Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Fragrance notes
Character
Semi-Bespoke No. 11 opens with a sharp, sparkling lift. Aldehydes catch the light immediately, joined by the green bite of galbanum and the tart snap of rhubarb. Pepper and tarragon add a savory, slightly medicinal edge that keeps the citrus from feeling simple. Petitgrain brings a clean, leafy bitterness that grounds the brightness without dimming it.
The heart is a dense, creamy arrangement of white florals. Tuberose and gardenia lead with a rich, waxy weight, while jasmine and ylang-ylang deepen the texture. Violet floats above the heavier blooms, and cinnamon provides a warm, dry heat that prevents the flowers from becoming too lush. Rose and lily-of-the-valley add a soft, powdery finish to the middle.
The base moves into a dark, mossy wood. Oakmoss and vetiver create a damp, forest-floor feeling, while sandalwood and cedar offer a smooth, dry foundation. The animalic notes of castoreum and civet are present, lending a musky, slightly raw fur texture that feels vintage. Styrax and guaiac wood add a resinous smoke, and patchouli pushes the earthiness further.
Ambergris and musk wrap the woods in a salty, skin-like warmth that makes the entire composition feel deeply personal. The rhubarb and aldehydes from the opening still flicker through the heavy base, creating a contrast between sparkling top and shadowed drydown. It is a fragrance that wears its complexity openly, layering green, floral, and animalic elements into a single, evolving
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