Strive
Fragrance notes
Character
Strive is not an easy wear. The leather here is loud and unpolished, carrying a rough edge that can feel abrasive if the skin is already warm. Musk and amber add a thick sweetness that does not lighten the load, and the animalic accord pushes the scent into a territory some will find overwhelming before they have adjusted to the opening.
Quince and pear sit beside tangerine and bergamot, but the citrus does not brighten the room. It feels squeezed into a dark corner where moss and sandalwood already claim the floor. Turkish rose tries to soften the leather, though the flower ends up smelling damp and heavy rather than fresh. The fruity facets lean syrupy, clinging to the woody base instead of lifting it.
Picture a narrow street after a snowfall, streetlamps reflecting off wet pavement while a heavy coat keeps the cold at bay. That is the atmosphere here. Someone who enjoys a scent that feels like a second skin, one that asks for patience and rewards a slow evening, will find a home in this bottle.
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