Empire Icon
Shares Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Nutmeg.
Empire Icon by Hinode opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper and tart grapefruit, instantly warmed by spicy cinnamon and resinous elemi. With…
Empire Icon by Hinode opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper and tart grapefruit, instantly warmed by spicy cinnamon and resinous elemi. Within minutes, the zesty sharpness settles into an aromatic core of French lavender, fresh grated ginger, and sweet orange blossom, giving the scent a balanced barbershop-meets-spice-market vibe. As the fragrance dries down, rich cedar, earthy gaiac wood, and modern clearwood take over, anchored by the cozy resin of labdanum. Built primarily for crisp autumn evenings, cold winter nights, and semi-formal dinners, it delivers a sturdy, masculine trail that projects confidently without feeling choked by sweetness.