Study No. 17
Fragrance notes
Character
Study No. 17 opens like a fistful of crushed mint and tarragon, sharpened by lemon and bergamot, the green notes hitting first as if you’ve just trampled through a wet herb garden. The rhubarb and black currant arrive quickly, tart and almost savory, with geranium adding a leafy floral edge that keeps the jasmine from turning syrupy. Then the base settles into a damp tangle of oakmoss, lichen, and patchouli, earthy but never heavy.
The whole thing reads like a watercolor sketch of a kitchen garden after a spring shower, all smudged greens and sour fruit smeared across paper. It feels natural and uncanny, a niche piece that avoids the usual citrus-fresh formula by leaning into the vegetal and the metallic. The longevity is a disappointment, barely three hours on skin, and the sillage hovers close like a secret you’re trying to whisper.
This is a fragrance for the person who wants to smell like they’ve been weeding in a cool morning, not like they’re heading to a party. Wear it on a bright spring day when you’re biking through the park or reading alone at a café. Skip it if you need projection or all-day presence, because this one evaporates before you’ve finished your coffee.
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