No.2 Behind the woods
Fragrance notes
Character
No.2 Behind the woods opens with ylang-ylang and incense. The floral side is rich and slightly creamy, while the incense brings a dry, resinous edge that keeps the start from feeling soft. It moves quickly into pine, opoponax, and frankincense. The pine is crisp and green, cutting through the heavier resins with a cool, needle-like clarity. Opoponax adds a warm, amber-like sweetness that deepens the blend, and frankincense reinforces the smoky, balsamic character already present at the top.
Cedar and sandalwood form the foundation. The cedar is dry and straight, giving the fragrance a clean wooden spine. Sandalwood rounds it out with a smooth, milky warmth that lingers beneath the sharper resins. Together, they create a base that feels steady and grounded rather than expansive or bright. The woods do not dominate the resins, but they hold them in place.
The overall impression is woody, amber, yellow floral, balsamic, smoky, sweet, and aromatic. It leans more toward resin than flower, with the ylang-ylang present but never overwhelming. The sweetness stays moderate, supported by the smoky and balsamic elements rather than leading the composition. It suits cooler weather and evening wear, especially for those who enjoy frankincense and opoponax.
The blend can feel dense and heavy for daily use. The pine provides lift, but the resinous weight remains constant throughout. People who prefer airy, transparent compositions may find it too thick and persistent in mood.
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