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Cumin opens with a warm-spicy and slightly animalic edge, quickly met by bergamot's bright citrus lift and heliotrope's powdery almond sweetness.
The scent fingerprint
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- Amber60
- Fresh Spicy60
- Almond50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Cumin
- Heliotrope
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Jasmine
- Sandalwood
By the editors · 2 min readCumin opens with a warm-spicy and slightly animalic edge, quickly met by bergamot's bright citrus lift and heliotrope's powdery almond sweetness. Lavender and jasmine emerge in the heart, providing an aromatic floral counterpoint to the initial spice. Sandalwood anchors the dry-down with its creamy woodiness, while amber and vanilla build a warm, resinous sweetness that envelops the skin. The scent evolves from spicy-powdery to a soft woody-amber base over several hours. Projection starts moderate but settles closer to the skin, lasting a full day. Best for cool weather evenings and formal occasions.
Scent twins
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