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A grape-soaked white-floral musk from the 2015 Section d'Or - gardenia and tuberose stained purple by methyl-anthranilate, lifted by an unusual pine-and-civet undertone before a long, fuzzy musk dry-down. Polarising; collector-only today.
This one's a mixed bag, with a divisive opening that many find jarring, but a beautiful floral-musk dry down that's both sweet and powdery. Patience is a virtue here, as the lovely heart and base scents make it worth the wait for those who can get past the initial synthetic blast.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 0% |
| Floral | 95% | 30% |
| Fruity | 50% | 15% |
| Green | 25% | 5% |
| Sweet | 55% | 26% |
| Warm | 45% | 17% |
| Woody | 20% | 7% |
| Earthy | 15% | 3% |
| Animalic | 50% | 13% |
| Fresh | 30% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
White-floral and musk core wears well across spring and autumn evenings; the narcotic gardenia-tuberose body is too rich for high summer and too soft for deep winter cold.
Occasions
Narcotic-floral evening composition fits date and formal evening best; the indolic grape opening makes it too distinctive for office or sport, casual wear only with cooler weather.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and soft floral-musk dry down make it suitable for close-quarters like dates and casual wear, as it won't overpower. The initial synthetic opening might be off-putting in a very formal or professional setting, but its gentle nature makes it a safe office choice once it settles.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, White Floral, Floral accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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