Narciso Rodriguez
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Cypress and green cardamom burst forth with an almost medicinal brightness—think crushed leaves and warm spice rather than perfumey sweetness. The nutmeg arrives as a gentle hum beneath, warming the composition without dulling its initial freshness and herbaceous character.
The musky, geranium-led heart softens the initial green intensity, introducing a creamy, slightly spicy floral dimension that's anchored by dusty frankincense. The red algae adds an unexpected aquatic thread that keeps the composition feeling modern and slightly salty, preventing it from drifting into traditional masculine territory.
Cedarwood and vetiver emerge as the primary anchors, though neither dominates—instead, they create a soft, woody skin scent where patchouli adds earthiness without funk. The fragrance settles into a musky, lavender-tinged drydown that's barely perceptible beyond a few centimetres, rewarding those who lean in close.
Narciso Rodriguez's For Him Vetiver Musc is a restrained study in masculine restraint—not the shouty masculinity of synthetic ambroxan bombers, but something altogether more considered. Mathilde Bijaoui has crafted a fragrance that feels like putting on well-worn linen: familiar, comfortable, yet possessed of an understated elegance that rewards close attention.
The opening announces itself through a verdant lens of cypress and green cardamom, those crisp, almost minty-bright spices creating an immediate freshness that's decidedly herbal rather than fruity or sweet. There's a kitchen-garden quality here—the cardamom especially reads as genuinely aromatic, not candy-coated. The nutmeg adds warmth without heaviness, a gentle spice that doesn't overwhelm.
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