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Yves de Sistelle

Author

4.5/5 · 8 votes Masculine
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Character

Longevity4.3/5
Sillage4.3/5
Day0
Night67
Winter100
Spring67
Fall67
Summer0
Our take

The birch leaf gives Author a green, slightly sharp edge that cuts through the heavier spices waiting underneath. Cinnamon and nutka bean sit at the center, warm and sweet without becoming a dessert scent. Cedar and sandalwood provide a dry, polished wood backdrop that keeps the sweetness grounded. The leather accord is subtle, showing up as a faint roughness against the smooth musk. Apple blossom and bergamot appear early, bright and fleeting, before the spices take over completely. Coriander adds a crisp, almost peppery lift to the heart, preventing the cinnamon from dominating every moment. The powdery facet softens the sharper edges, making the whole composition feel worked and deliberate rather than raw.

Picture a heavy wool coat thrown over a shirt with rolled sleeves in a room lit by a single lamp. The air smells of dried wood, warm skin, and a trace of something sweet left on the fingers. It fits a man who dresses with intention and prefers scents that feel built rather than splashed on. Wear it when the evening is cool and the plan involves standing close to people you know well. It is too present for a hot sidewalk or a bright morning meeting, but it settles perfectly into a night that moves slowly.

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