Thameen 2024 EDC

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Chords

by Nathalie Lorson

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Thameen Chords is a Cologne launched in 2024, created by Nathalie Lorson. Chords opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Honey, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, and Cedar. Thameen's Chords carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Chords is a divisive but ultimately brilliant take on vintage cologne themes, masterfully blending fresh citrus and creamy florals with a potent, luxurious, and at times animalic leather. It's a statement scent, pulling no punches.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Chords Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and impressive longevity mean it demands attention, making it less suitable for most office environments. However, these qualities, combined with its luxurious and unique character, make it exceptional for dates and formal events where you want to stand out. It's too substantial for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Chords opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot, neroli, and orange blossom, quickly giving way to a rich, honeyed heart. Ylang-ylang adds a creamy sweetness that intertwines with a warm, slightly smoky tobacco. The journey culminates in a powerful base of deep leather, with an earthy, woody cypriol and grounding cedar, making for a sophisticated and complex dry-down.

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