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  Designed by Rad Hourani and created by nose Christophe Raynaud, Ascent represents the life and death cycle via semen, baby powder, leather, and frankincense accords (olfactory equivalents to conception, infancy, middle-age, and death). It’s a slightly sweet musk that maintains a hint of darkness. “Ascent is the black sheep, some people like and enjoy it, but it&rsqu… [Read More]
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Sartorial by Penhaligon's
by rbaker
After a brief aldedydic-metallic blast, a violet leaf, a neroli note (soft and smooth), some cardamom and a pepper note combine to a rather unique impression that is full of discreet fresh and slightly herbal spices. at times touches of ginger give...More
Nuit des Sens by Louis Féraud
by Buzzlepuff
This soft well mannered fragrance is very reserved, all background and context and a pleasant suede neutral warm unisex scent. A tone poem of violet leaf leather softened by pepper and nutmeg at the start and cleansed with vetiver patchouli and ince...More
Costume National I by Costume National
by speedracer
Smells very similar to Parfums de Marly Layton. Sweet, woody, leathery, and with noticeable saffron. Very strong but not as oud-y or smokey as Layton. If you like Layton but want more of a designer-safe version and price, maybe give "I&quo...More