Shaal Nur

Shaal Nur by Etro is an unisex eau de toilette from 1997 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, mandarin and coriander, moves into incense, iris and geranium and dries down to sandalwood, vetiver and musk. Expect around 8 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.
Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.

Heart

Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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