French Affair

Ex Nihilo · Unisex

French Affair opens with a brisk, crisp splash of bergamot paired with the watery, green bite of violet leaf and a subtle drop of sweet litchi. Rather than turning into a… Show more

French Affair opens with a brisk, crisp splash of bergamot paired with the watery, green bite of violet leaf and a subtle drop of sweet litchi. Rather than turning into a sugary fruit cocktail, the scent quickly pivots toward something much earthier. A dark, slightly herbal rose oil emerges alongside bitter angelica and dry atlas cedar, settling firmly on a heavy foundation of damp oakmoss, grassy vetiver, and woody patchouli. It smells like stepping into a shadowy forest after a rainstorm while wearing a classic leather jacket. The moss gives it a distinct vintage backbone, but the bright top notes keep it fresh enough for casual spring afternoons and stylish daytime office settings. Show less