Excellus Men
Excellus Men opens with an unusual combination: the anise-herbal character of tarragon set against neroli and bergamot, the pairing giving the opening a distinctly Mediterranean quality — bright but slightly bitter.
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The note pyramid
- Tarragon
- Neroli
- Ambergris
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
- Violet Leaf
- Jasmine
By the editors · 2 min readExcellus Men opens with an unusual combination: the anise-herbal character of tarragon set against neroli and bergamot, the pairing giving the opening a distinctly Mediterranean quality — bright but slightly bitter. Ambergris in the top is an unusual placement; it adds warmth and a faint marine depth from the start rather than the dry-down.
The heart balances violet leaf's cool, cucumber-like freshness against jasmine and violet while nutmeg introduces gentle spice. The base — tonka, sandalwood, vetiver, leather, amber, patchouli — is classic orientalized-woody territory, rich and tenacious. The tarragon opening is the differentiator, setting it apart from the house's more predictable citrus-woody formula.
Scent twins
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