YESOD 963
Fragrance notes
Character
YESOD 963 opens with a dense, resinous weight that can feel overwhelming if you prefer airy, transparent scents. The incense and oud arrive first, thick and smoky, quickly joined by saffron and warm spices that push the blend toward heavy rather than bright. Green apple and white pear try to lift the top, but they sit beneath the amber and spice instead of cutting through. Patchouli and jasmine in the heart keep the mood dark and earthy, never letting the fruit take the lead. Guaiac wood, sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, tobacco, and Madagascar vanilla build a base that feels woody, balsamic, and deeply grounded. Composed by Givaudan and launched in 2023, it carries a masculine lean and a niche presence that reads serious and unapologetic.
This is a fragrance for a cold night walk under streetlights, when the air is crisp and you want something that feels like a second coat. It suits someone who enjoys oud, tobacco, and dense woods, and who does not mind a scent that makes no attempt to be light. If you reach for fresh citrus, clean musk, or soft florals, this will feel too heavy and too smoky for your taste. The limitation is the lack of lift. Once the spices and resins settle, the composition stays in one deep register and never opens up or breathes.
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