Triumph of Bacchus

Triumph of Bacchus by Argos is an unisex eau de parfum from 2019 in the luxury price tier. It opens with saffron, rum, peach and green apple, moves into patchouli, jasmine, tonka bean and vetiver and dries down to tobacco, amber, mysore sandalwood, musk and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Rum Boozy, sweet and warm. Adds a grown-up edge to gourmands.
Peach Fuzzy, warm and slightly creamy. Soft rather than sharp.
Green Apple Tart, crunchy and sharp. Cleaner and cooler than red apple.

Heart

Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.

Dry-down

Tobacco Sweet, dried and honeyed. Nothing like a cigarette.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Mysore Sandalwood The legendary Indian sandalwood. Richer and butterier than any substitute.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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