The Time
The Time opens with a clear flash of bergamot that fades quickly, making way for a pale, powdery iris that becomes the fragrance's quiet center.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 13 accords.
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- Iris55
- Fresh50
- Soft Spicy50
- Herbal
The note pyramid
- Bergamot
- Iris
- Amber
- Cedar
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readThe Time opens with a clear flash of bergamot that fades quickly, making way for a pale, powdery iris that becomes the fragrance's quiet center. This iris isn't rooty or earthy but refined and slightly waxy, the kind that suggests old compacts and understated elegance rather than garden freshness.
As it settles, cedar adds a clean woodiness while amber and musk wrap everything in a soft, skin-close warmth. The base never becomes heavy or resinous—it stays restrained, almost minimalist, letting the iris hold its position throughout the wear.
This is a fragrance for those drawn to subtle compositions and cool powder accords. It suits someone who prefers their scent to whisper rather than announce, and who values restraint over decoration. Well-suited to professional settings or quiet evenings when anything louder would feel intrusive.
Scent twins
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