Bois d'Hiver

Cardamom blooms with aggressive warmth whilst pink pepper delivers a sharp, almost aggressive bite—the spice accord immediately registers at 88%. This opening feels slightly jarring, unapologetically peppery, demanding you acknowledge its presence before anything else unfolds.

As the initial spice mellows into a low hum, white cedar emerges with a cool, slightly smoky character. Cyclamen appears green and faintly powdery, whilst heliotrope adds a whisper of almond-tinged florality that prevents the composition from becoming entirely woody. The fragrance settles into an elegant restraint here, sophisticated and contemplative.

Cypriol becomes increasingly prominent, adding a slightly smoky, almost incense-like quality. Sandalwood and patchouli deepen the woody base into something dense and resinous, whilst musk provides a barely-perceptible warmth that keeps the fragrance clinging to the skin without projection. What remains is intensely private—a woodsmoke accord that feels almost meditative.