Overture Man

It begins with a sharp, bracing clash of grapefruit, ginger, and cardamom, dusted heavily with cumin and nutmeg. This is not a citrus scent; it is a dry, aromatic architecture that pulls toward the resinous heat of myrrh, labdanum, and benzoin. Clary sage and lentisk provide a serrated, green edge that keeps the composition strictly formal. As it settles, smoky leather and sandalwood anchor the spice, creating a dense, woody aura that persists on the skin for hours without ever becoming sweet.