Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot - 690

No. 690 is a house original, not a reinterpretation of a specific designer fragrance, built around the pairing suggested by its name: spiced apricot against sandalwood. The opening is a juicy, slightly candied apricot lifted by cardamom and nutmeg, giving an immediately warm, festive feel that leans into cosy winter territory. A green, faintly bitter mate note runs through the heart, cutting some of the fruit's sweetness and adding a bit of texture, though it is subtle rather than prominent. The dry down is where the fragrance settles into its most convincing phase: a smooth, creamy sandalwood base rounded out with labdanum and vanilla, giving a comforting, slightly resinous warmth that lasts reasonably well on skin. It's an easy, likeable scent for cold-weather evenings, competent in construction if not especially adventurous, and works well as a straightforward spiced-woody option rather than as a stand-in for anything more specific.