Vi Et Armis
Shares Agarwood (oud), Tobacco, Whiskey.
Vi Et Armis by BeauFort London opens with a blast of Lapsang Souchong tea leaf, bitter black pepper, and green cardamom. The opening feels harsh and n…
Vi Et Armis by BeauFort London opens with a blast of Lapsang Souchong tea leaf, bitter black pepper, and green cardamom. The opening feels harsh and nose-searing, pushing a dense cloud of birch tar smoke and pungent peat whiskey across the room. As it warms on skin, the medicinal edge of opium and dry tobacco leaf emerge, tempering the initial scorched wood without softening its dark, aggressive character. Within two hours, the aggressive smoky front settles into a resinous amber and charred cedar base that hugs the skin for over twelve hours. The savory, almost barbecue-like quality of the birch tar stays present throughout, making it a polarizing choice that stands apart from typical warm spicy fragrances. This is strictly a cold-weather scent for late autumn nights, heavy leather jackets, or outdoor winter gatherings. Given its immense sillage and unapologetic medicinal smoke, test