Cimabue (Italian Journey no. 8)
Shares Benzoin, Cardamom, Cinnamon.
Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two m…
Cimabue opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter orange, clementine, and lemon peel dusted with fresh nutmeg. The alcohol lift vanishes within two minutes. A thick wave of cinnamon, ground clove, and earthy saffron quickly follows, anchored by a slab of raw, sticky beeswax. It smells remarkably like unbaked ginger molasses cookie dough resting on a wooden floured table. As the composition dries down, powdery vanilla and golden benzoin resin cushion the sharper spices against creamy sandalwood. The scent never turns sugary. Instead, it maintains a warm, tactile amber glow that stays close to the skin. Perfect for cool autumn afternoons and crisp winter days, it wraps the wearer in an authentic, golden warmth.
