Or Noir

A rare case of a fragrance that opens with resins rather than citrus. Elemi brings a green, lemony resinous quality with a menthol-like glint — fresh yet dense — while cardamom and Italian lemon add spicy clarity. At the heart, orange sweetness appears, carefully woven into the spices, while creamy sandalwood begins to guide the composition toward woody depth. The drydown completes it: soft leather, cedar, and musk create the noble, dry trail that has led some to call it a more mature relative of Cedrat Boisé — without the citrus blast, but with restrained spice. Atmospheric and slightly melancholic, it is an ideal evening fragrance in a noir mood.