Fall of Phaeton

Fall of Phaeton by Argos is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon, cardamom, pink pepper and ginger, moves into labdanum, lavender and oud and dries down to musk, leather, tonka bean and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.

Heart

Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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