Astarte
Fragrance notes
Character
Linden blossom opens the fragrance with a soft, honeyed citrus that feels like sunlight caught in a garden canopy. Bergamot and orange add a bright lift, but the start is gentle rather than sharp. Ylang-ylang and jasmine take over with a creamy, golden weight, while neroli keeps the heart from becoming too heavy. The florals here are lush and slightly old-fashioned, leaning into a vintage femininity that feels deliberate.
Tolu balsam and labdanum create a resinous, amber-rich foundation that wraps around the skin like a wool coat. Sandalwood adds a smooth, milky woodiness, and patchouli brings an earthy depth that grounds the sweetness. Oakmoss gives the base a faintly damp, forest-floor character that defines the chypre structure. Ambrette contributes a subtle musky warmth that blurs the edges of the sharper notes. The overall impression is of standing near a fireplace in a room filled with dried flowers and polished wood, where the air feels thick with resin and heat, and the scent continues to unfold in layers of balsam
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