Man's Roots
Fragrance notes
Character
Bertrand Duchaufour composed a citrus opening that refuses to smile. Bergamot, lemon, and green mandarin arrive with the bite of their rinds still attached, and the pink pepper adds a prickly heat that stops the fruit from leaning sweet. Cardamom pushes the top notes toward a kitchen herb rack rather than a bowl of fruit, so the entrance feels sharp and purposeful.
Wormwood takes over and changes the direction completely. It pulls the lavender and sage into a bitter, herbal space that feels more like a shaded garden path than a groomed courtyard. The aromatic accord is dry here, not cooling, and it keeps the citrus from acting like a cheerful greeting. This is where the fragrance decides it would rather be interesting than easy.
Vetiver and sandalwood ground that choice in earthy wood, while amberwood and musk wrap the base in a gentle warmth that suits a bright room and an open window. The result is a masculine scent for someone who wants herbs and citrus without the friendly polish of a standard fresh release. It favors character over comfort, and it asks the wearer to meet it on that
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