Spectre 175 - 225 Pheromonic Pleasure
Fragrance notes
Character
Hazelnut hits first, brightened by aldehydes that give the opening a clean, slightly sparkling lift. The nut is creamy rather than roasted, and the milk note in the heart turns that creaminess soft and round. Privet adds a green, slightly soapy floral edge that keeps the center from feeling heavy or overly gourmand.
Sandalwood and oak ground the blend with dry, polished wood, while ambergris lends a salty, mineral warmth that pulls the lactonic sweetness into something more textured. The overall impression is woody, nutty, and lightly powdery, with a crisp aldehydic sheen that suggests sunlight on a clean surface. It feels composed and deliberate, more niche than counter staple.
Bertrand Duchaufour builds a nutty floral that stays airy even as the wood thickens. Wear it when you want a nutty, creamy scent that still feels crisp and present in bright rooms. It fits someone who likes hazelnut without dessert, and who prefers a floral wood that stays clean through the afternoon.
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