This scent belongs to the floral-woody neutral category. Its overall progression moves from a cool, dark opening → to a spicy, neutral heart → to a warm, moist woody dry-down, creating a cool, sexy, genderless atmosphere. The specific fragrance layers are as follows:
Top notes: Lemon and apple blossom create a refreshing citrus accord with gentle apple blossom. It is fresh rather than sweet, like cold air after rain, instantly setting a dark, sophisticated prelude.
Heart notes: Black pepper, papyrus, and poppy form an assertive black pepper spice, paired with the dry woodiness of papyrus. The cold, beautiful floral scent of poppy is subtle and completely unsweet, delivering a full neutral and cool impression.
Base notes: Green sandalwood, ebony, and vanilla blend into the rich woodiness of sandalwood and ebony, wrapped in the soft warmth of vanilla. This softens the initial cold hardness, leaving a lingering trail that feels increasingly tender on the skin over time.
Style and Applicable Scenarios
Core tags: Dark wood, cool neutral, high-end, fragrance-free, gender-neutral. Unlike the sweet, darker feel of No. 3, this bottle leans more toward a cold, cool neutral style that suits all genders. It is the most “stay away from strangers” style in the series.
Best scenarios: Ideal for autumn and winter evening dates, parties, dark-style outfits, and daily commuting in the colder seasons. It especially suits those who prefer unique, individual, and cool aesthetics. This is a niche “treasure” fragrance that “people will ask you to share the link for when you wear it.”
