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Fragrance notes
Character
Does a green scent have to lean sharp and medicinal to feel authentic? This one answers with mate and peppertree that feel brisk rather than biting, supported by petitgrain Paraguay and bergamot that keep the surface bright. Jasmine sambac and neroli sit beside French narcissus, giving the white floral accord a natural weight that never slides into heavy sweetness. Sandalwood grounds the blend without turning it creamy, so the overall impression stays dry and upright.
The aromatic and fresh spicy accords give it a clean, herbal posture that works in warm weather as easily as it does in cooler air. It suits someone who likes greenery with structure and prefers a floral that stays close to the stem instead of blooming into candy. People who reach for dense, resinous woods or loud, sugary gourmands will find nothing here that pulls in that direction. The scent feels considered and composed, never rushing to impress with a single loud note.
Cultus Artem presents a unisex profile that leans on clarity, letting each element breathe while the sandalwood and narcissus hold the edges together. Holly Tupper built a fragrance that stays in the green and woody lanes while allowing the citrus and white floral facets to move through, so the wearer gets a scent that feels
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