Study No. 17

Diaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powdery and… Show more

Diaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powdery and old-world, then turns richer, smoother and more resinous as it dries down. This is the kind of scent chypre lovers may find thrilling and everyone else may want to sample first. It wears with real presence, feels formal and dressed. Show less

al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Li… Show more

al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Lavender, Mint, Gardenia, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple and Peach; middle notes are Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia, Geranium, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Carnation, Iris, Orchid, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Cedar, Leather, Vetiver, Incense, Patchouli, Castoreum, Labdanum, Oakmoss, White Musk and Ambergris. It opens with Lime, Bergamot. The heart moves into Rosemary, Star Anise. In the dry-down, Cedar, Leather give it its base. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, but still depends heavily on whether the greener, sweeter, or sharper n Show less

Mata Hari by DSH Perfumes is a fierce, vintage-styled fruity chypre built on uncompromising botanical contrasts. The scent hits the skin with a tart b… Show more

Mata Hari by DSH Perfumes is a fierce, vintage-styled fruity chypre built on uncompromising botanical contrasts. The scent hits the skin with a tart blast of blood orange, bitter coriander, and sweet candied fruit notes. It does not apologize. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash fades into a thick, sultry bouquet of champaca flower, spicy clove, and warm honey. Dark leather and velvety green oakmoss anchor the base alongside earthy patchouli and smoky myrrh. The profile feels unapologetically dramatic. It wears like a forgotten 1920s extrait poured over warm wool and bare skin. You get dense floral warmth, tangy dried fruit, and a distinct animalic hum that lasts through crisp autumn evenings. Show less

Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal… Show more

Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli, clean musk, and dry Virginia cedar wood, keeping the scent grounded and cool on skin. Designed by Ramon Monegal in 1992, this cologne suits brisk autumn mornings, casual office wear, and crisp white shirts. It offers a tidy, traditional barbershop profile for men who prefer aromatic greenery over modern synthetic sweetness. Show less