Smaroda
Fragrance notes
Smaroda opens with a sharp, slightly sour edge that can feel thin before the rest of the composition arrives. The grapefruit is bright and acidic, while the black currant leaf adds a green, slightly metallic bite. This tart opening lacks roundness and may feel too lean for those who prefer a softer entrance.
The heart brings fig and rose together with blackcurrant and its juice. The fig is milky and dense, the rose stays quiet, and the currant notes add a dark, jammy fruitiness. The base rests on incense and pine over oakmoss and amber, with fir adding a cool, resinous finish. The result is woody, smoky, and balsamic, with a warm spicy sweetness that sits close to the skin. The aroma feels natural in the fruit and resin, though the green top notes can clash with the heavier base.
Yan Froloff composed this chypre fruity fragrance in 2022. It suits wearers who like fig and incense without heavy sweetness, and it works in cooler weather. It is less ideal for fans of clean citrus or light florals. The scent is a walk through a damp pine forest where someone has crushed blackcurrants into the moss.
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