Rituals
Rituals
109 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The nutmeg and juniper combination hits with immediate spiced intensity—almost peppery, with a bright juniper snap that feels unexpectedly botanical rather than purely aromatic. Within the first few minutes, this opening feels quite assertive, almost medicinal in its clarity.
The cedar softens and deepens the composition considerably, whilst thyme and lavender create a subtle herbal complexity that prevents the scent from becoming one-dimensional. The leather begins its emergence here, introducing a subtle animalic warmth that grounds the increasingly sophisticated spice-wood interplay.
Patchouli and leather dominate in the final hours, creating a creamy yet earthy base that feels almost suede-like against the skin. The spice fades significantly, leaving behind a warm, musk-tinged woody drydown that's contemplative rather than projecting—intimate and close-worn.
Sultan de Muscat arrives as a distinctly savoury oriental—one that eschews the typical gourmand sweetness in favour of something considerably more austere and contemplative. The nutmeg and juniper opening immediately signal intent: this isn't a fragrance interested in seduction through softness. Instead, it builds a spiced architectural framework, one that feels almost herbal in its restraint.
What makes this composition compelling is how the cedar and thyme emerge to create an unexpected dialogue—the woody structure gains an almost cumin-like earthiness from the thyme's herbal bite, whilst the lavender tempers the spice without gentling it into floral submission. This heart phase reveals a fragrance with genuine character, the kind that wears you rather than the other way round. There's a leather undercurrent threading through, suggesting something slightly worn, perhaps a suede jacket that's weathered countless seasons.
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