I Want by Mark Buxton bottle
Mark Buxton

I Want

3.8/5 · 68 votes Unisex 2021
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Neroli Essence
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day73
Night58
Spring100
Fall92
Summer69
Winter35
Our take

A fragrance that opens with black currant and wild berries does not whisper. The fruit arrives loud and tart, then the heart steps in with a full bouquet of rose, magnolia, iris, jasmine, tuberose, and neroli essence. This is not a shy blend. The flowers crowd the air around you, bright and slightly powdery, while the base of patchouli, oud, and vetiver pulls everything downward into a dark, earthy soil. Mark Buxton composed a scent that feels busy in the best sense, like a city street at midday where every shop window displays something different. The patchouli here is prominent, giving the blend a rough edge that keeps the sweetness of the fruit from dominating the experience.

The oud adds a dry woodiness that suits someone who enjoys a scent with visible texture. It stays present through a long morning without needing a top-up, and the scent remains near you rather than drifting far across a room. It is a choice for clear skies and open plans, not for hiding in a corner. The wearer who likes a floral that refuses to be delicate will find a home here. Those who prefer clean, minimal compositions should look elsewhere, as this creation demands attention. The final impression is a dense garden growing directly out of damp, dark timber.

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