Corps & Âmes
Cedar and sandalwood open in an unusual top-note position, establishing a dry, woody character immediately.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 8 accords.
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- Smoky70
- Warm Spicy50
- Balsamic50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Patchouli
- Incense
- Frankincense
- Amber
By the editors · 2 min readCedar and sandalwood open in an unusual top-note position, establishing a dry, woody character immediately. Patchouli forms the heart with its earthy, dark depth. Incense, frankincense, and amber build the base into a thick, resinous, smoky foundation — the frankincense lending a sharp, slightly camphoraceous quality that distinguishes it from simple amber warmth.
This is a dry, austere woody-incense fragrance. There are no softening florals or sweet elements — the patchouli, frankincense, and cedar together create a deliberately rough-edged, contemplative character. Projection is moderate but the drydown is persistent. Suited to cooler weather and moods that prefer substance over approachability.
Scent twins
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