The Harmonist 2016 Parfum

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Magnetic Wood

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The Harmonist Magnetic Wood is a Parfum launched in 2016. Magnetic Wood opens with Bergamot, Osmanthus, and Italian Green Mandarin Orange, settles into a heart of Iris, Mimosa, and Sea Daffodil, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. The Harmonist's Magnetic Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this is a shape-shifting woody floral that's either a fleeting, soapy disappointment or a hypnotic, multifaceted masterpiece. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with passionate advocates praising its uniqueness and depth.
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  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
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Magnetic Wood Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear without being overwhelming. While some find it too subtle for formal events, its unique character could make it an interesting choice for a more intimate date setting.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Magnetic Wood opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and green mandarin, quickly joined by the soft, fruity apricot-like nuance of osmanthus. As it settles, a clean, powdery mimosa and iris emerge, complemented by a unique, almost metallic marine quality from the sea daffodil. The dry down is a comforting embrace of cedar, sandalwood, and guaiac wood, leaving a subtle, woody-floral skin scent with hints of green and a surprising warmth.

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