Scents

Their makers, their materials, their motives.

Le Labo

Thé Noir 29

Creator
Frank Voelkl
Notes
Bergamot, fig, bay leaf, cedarwood, vetiver, musk and black tea; drying toward hay and tobacco.
“An ode to the noble leaf and the craft that surrounds it.”
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Commodity

Moss+ Bold

Creator
Donna Ramanauskas
Notes
Bergamot, petitgrain, juniper berry, oakmoss, amber and patchouli.
“A more masculine tonic that quenches all the senses.”
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Commodity

Book+ Bold

Creator
Jérôme Epinette
Notes
Violet, eucalyptus, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver and smoky musk.
“The herbaceous, dry wood lingers with a subtle smokiness.”
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Hotel Chocolat / Rabot 1745

Koray

Creator
Not publicly credited
Notes
Bergamot, cocoa, green tea and jasmine.

Cacao presented as part of a tropical landscape rather than a dessert: citrus, tea, flowers and cocoa together.

Verdict My white whale. What I wouldn't give for another bottle.

Parfumo ↗

Zara

Energetically New York

Creator
Jo Malone
Notes
Cardamom, jasmine and sandalwood.
“Capture the magnetic energy of New York: rhythm, creativity, and constant motion.”
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Zara

Gracefully Madrid

Creator
Jo Malone
Notes
Orange, geranium and musk.
“Believe it is possible because it is.”
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Bvlgari

Black

Creator
Annick Ménardo
Notes
Lapsang Souchong tea and smoke; rubber and resin; amber and woods.
“A bold, unique fragrance, Black is intensely urban in spirit.”
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Lush

Sun

Creator
Mark Constantine
Notes
Brazilian orange, mimosa and sandalwood.
“Chase summer with sunshine fruits.”
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Lush

Zesty

Creator
Not publicly credited
Notes
Lime, neroli and olibanum / frankincense.
“Zesty pops of fresh, fragrant lime and neroli offer instant refreshment.”
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Lush

Lord of Misrule

Creator
Simon Constantine
Notes
Black pepper, Sumatran patchouli and vanilla absolute.
“Defy polite society.”

Verdict The patchouli is somewhat headache-inducing, unfortunately.

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Lattafa

Khamrah

Creator
Not publicly credited
Notes
Bergamot, cinnamon, nutmeg, dates, praline, tuberose, tonka, benzoin, myrrh, vanilla and amberwood.

Built for opulence: warm spice, dried fruit, praline, vanilla, resins and woods.

Verdict A little too sweet for regular use.

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Maison Alhambra

Sceptre Malachite

Creator
Not publicly credited
Notes
Green tangerine, bergamot, blackcurrant, aromatics, spices, jasmine, lavender, pink pepper, amber, musk, woods and vetiver.

Bright tropical fruit and citrus pushed into aromatic spice, florals, warm amber and vetiver.

Verdict Very sweet but fun for a holiday.

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