Purpose

Notes

Top notes

• Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
• Pink Pepper Bright, rosy and peppery, lighter and fruitier than black pepper.
• Olibanum Cool, lemony and peppery resin smoke, like a quiet stone church.
• Pimento Warm blend of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg notes.

Heart notes

• Rose Petals, honey and a touch of wine; can lean fresh and dewy or deep and jammy.
• Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
• Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.
• Papyrus Dry, pale and slightly smoky, like warm paper and reeds.

Base notes

• Saffron Leathery, golden and slightly metallic spice with a dry, honeyed warmth.
• Suede Soft, powdery, faintly animalic leather, plush as brushed skin.
• Akigalawood A dry, woody-spicy effect with a patchouli and rhubarb-like tang.

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Alternatives

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