Gentleman No. 7
Orange and grapefruit set the tone — bitter-leaning citrus rather than sweet, with a slight rind-oil edge.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 10 accords.
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- Mossy65
- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Pink Pepper
- Oakmoss
- Vetiver
- Benzoin
By the editors · 2 min readOrange and grapefruit set the tone — bitter-leaning citrus rather than sweet, with a slight rind-oil edge. The opening is clean and structured rather than juicy, signaling a more classical masculine direction.
A single dose of pink pepper sits at the heart, lending a dry, slightly rosy warmth without taking over. The composition is essentially a citrus-to-wood arc, and the bridge is brief.
The base does the real work: oakmoss leads with its dry, slightly inky green earthiness; vetiver adds a smoky-rooty depth; cedar and patchouli sharpen the woody backbone; benzoin lends a quiet resinous sweetness. Overall character: a dry, mossy-woody chypre with a peppered citrus top. Projection is moderate, longevity solid, drydown lasts well into a long evening.
Scent twins
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