Vive La Fête
Rum opens with a boozy sweetness that is immediately apparent, complemented by heliotrope's powdery almond-like character that adds texture to the top notes.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 accords.
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- Rum90
- Warm Spicy50
- Woody50
- Sweet
The note pyramid
- Rum
- Heliotrope
- Caramel
- Tonka Bean
- Guaiac Wood
- Ambergris
By the editors · 2 min readRum opens with a boozy sweetness that is immediately apparent, complemented by heliotrope's powdery almond-like character that adds texture to the top notes. Caramel emerges quickly with its rich sweetness, creating a gourmand heart that feels both edible and warm. The base combines tonka bean and vanilla for a creamy sweet foundation, while guaiac wood and cedar provide a dry woody counterpoint that prevents excessive sweetness. Ambergris adds a subtle animalic nuance that blends into the overall composition without dominating. This fragrance evolves linearly, maintaining its sweet gourmand character while the woody elements provide structure throughout wear. Projection is moderate initially but becomes more intimate over time, with good longevity suited for evening wear in cool weather.
Scent twins
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