No. 23 Fragrance

I was a bit nervous about the birch tar note since it can go harsh, but here it just adds a rugged warmth that really works with the citrus. The dry-down keeps this smoky, woody edge that feels like old Reykjavík—seriously lasts through a full workday.

I wasn’t expecting the seaweed and tobacco to come through so clearly, but they give it this moody, coastal depth that feels like walking through an old harbor town. It’s been three hours and the wood note is still hovering close to my skin, so the lasting power is solid.

The black pepper and birch tar hit immediately, but the seaweed and tobacco underneath give it this salty, smoky depth that honestly feels like walking through a rainy harbor. I've worn it for a week straight and keep catching whiffs of that woody nostalgia hours later.