Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Parfums, 2011, for men

spicy, aromatic, woody, fresh and citrus

Notes

Lemon Sharp, zesty and clean, like a freshly scored peel.
Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
Petitgrain Green, woody and slightly bitter, taken from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree.
Mint Cool, sweet and clean, with an icy herbal sparkle.
Lavender Clean, herbal and slightly camphorous, with a soft floral sweetness.
Basil Peppery, green and a touch anise-like, with a juicy herbal snap.
Tarragon A fresh, green, anise-like herb with a hint of sweet hay.

Lily of the Valley Clean, dewy and green-white, like crushed spring stems.
Rose Petals, honey and a touch of wine; can lean fresh and dewy or deep and jammy.
Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
Violet Sweet, powdery and faintly green, like candied petals.

Rhubarb Tart, crisp and juicy, with a sharp green-fruity acidity and a hint of sweetness.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic and sweetly spicy, with a camphor and citrus lift.
Clove Hot, sweet and medicinal, with a warm, dry spice.
Nutmeg Warm, nutty and slightly sweet spice with a soft, powdery depth.
Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
Cedar Dry, pencil-shaving wood, clean and slightly smoky.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.
Tonka Bean Warm, sweet, hay-like and almondy, with a vanilla-tobacco softness.
Labdanum Sticky, golden, leathery-ambery resin with a warm, animal-like sweetness.
Ambergris Salty, sweet, skin-like and slightly marine; a soft, glowing warmth.
Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.