Impeto Blu - XAN HAI 沧海
Fragrance notes
Character
Artemisia and peach lead the opening with a bright, slightly bitter herbal edge softened by juicy citruses. The peach here is not a candy sweetness. It feels like fruit skin with a dusty coating. Geranium brings a green, stemmy freshness that keeps the fruit from turning heavy, while cyclamen adds a cool, watery lift. Incense enters soon after and pulls the entire heart toward a dry, resinous warmth. The smoke is present but restrained, hovering behind the flowers rather than overtaking them.
Patchouli and cedar form a firm, earthy foundation that feels dry and slightly rough around the edges. Tonka bean rounds the base with a smooth, amber-like warmth, though it never becomes a gourmand. Carrot seeds introduce a subtle, rooty bitterness that keeps the woods from feeling too polished. Precious woods add a soft, balsamic depth that lingers beneath the sharper aromatic herbs. The overall impression is a balanced mix of herbal freshness and smoky wood.
This is a fragrance that smells like walking through a damp forest where someone has just lit a small fire nearby. The air carries crushed green leaves, dry wood, and a faint trace of fruit left on a stone.
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