Amazone (1974)

Galbanum cuts sharp and green as the opening unfolds—bitter, almost peppery—lifted by bright bergamot and mandarin, while violet leaf and Brazilian rosewood add a cool, slightly woody spine. The heart blooms dense with iris and jasmine, tempered by hyacinth's almost meaty sweetness and a whisper of raspberry brightness that keeps the florals from turning too formal. Oakmoss and vetiver emerge in the base, earthy and slightly animalic, grounding the lingering floral warmth; cinnamon and cedar lean the drydown toward incense and dry wood, while sandalwood and ylang-ylang soften the edges into something almost creamy until only moss, vetiver, and warm cedar linger on skin.