Magnolia
Eucalyptus cuts through first — herbal and slightly medicinal — before magnolia and ylang-ylang open the heart into something creamy and white-floral.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 15 accords.
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- Vanilla70
- Sweet60
- Caramel60
- Fresh
The note pyramid
- Eucalyptus
- Magnolia
- Ylang-Ylang
- Violet
- Rose
- Sandalwood
By the editors · 2 min readEucalyptus cuts through first — herbal and slightly medicinal — before magnolia and ylang-ylang open the heart into something creamy and white-floral. Violet and rose soften the center without adding much tartness.
The base is notably rich: sandalwood, labdanum, amber, vanilla, and caramel converge into a warm, sweet foundation. Oakmoss provides a faint earthy counterweight to what would otherwise be an unchecked sweetness. Musk holds everything close to the skin.
The overall impression moves from a green-floral opening toward a gourmand-adjacent drydown with genuine warmth. The caramel and vanilla are present but not aggressive. Works best in cooler months and relaxed or intimate settings.
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Scent twins
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