What it is: A fragrance that begins with tremendous monumentality: a firm, sturdy, boldly vertical expression of woods. Fragrance story: Within moments, the scent begins to reveal a wealth of nuances. The bright, woody facets of cypress, cardamom and lavandin add luminosity to the scent. Frankicense, juniper and fir balsam introduce their own uniquely kinetic energy. Finally, palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli ground the whole with their uncompromising authoritativeness: symbols of a wisdom that remains firm and is not swayed by the tides of changing fashions. Style: Woody, aromatic. Notes: - Top: cypress, cardamom, juniper, pink pepper, cocoa- Middle: lavandin, fir balsam, hojari frankincense- Base: palo santo, vanilla bourbon, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli