Cunning Man by House of Orpheus bottle
House of Orpheus

Cunning Man

3.8/5 · 4 votes Masculine 2015
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day67
Night100
Winter100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Our take

A man leans against the dark wood of a private club bar, his sleeves rolled to the elbow. The room holds a low hum of conversation and the clink of glass against polished stone. He does not announce himself, yet the air around him carries a distinct weight that draws a second glance from across the room.

Tobacco and myrrh press into the space, thick and resinous, softened by the damp green pull of oakmoss. Leather adds a worn, tactile edge, as if the scent carries the memory of an old armchair that has seen decades of use. Oak stands quietly beneath it all, giving the blend a sturdy backbone.

There is a sweetness here, but it is earthy and amber-toned rather than sugary. The animalic accord moves through the warm spicy air with a natural, unwashed honesty that feels far removed from a modern department store counter. It is a scent that prefers shadow and intimacy over bright open spaces.

The wearer orders another drink without looking away from his companion. The air between them settles into a warm, mossy haze where leather and tobacco remain the final words spoken.

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