Shifumi
Shifumi by Maison Matine is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin and marine accord, moves into magnolia, apple, orange blossom and cardamom and dries down to virginia cedarwood, oakmoss, haitian vetiver and white musk. Expect around 7 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.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Marine Accord Generic 'ocean' — salt, air and water. Clean and uncomplicated.
Heart
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Apple Crunchy and tart or soft and red, depending on the treatment.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Dry-down
- Virginia Cedarwood The pencil-shaving one specifically. Dry, sharp and slightly sweet.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Haitian Vetiver Cleaner, smokier vetiver with a grapefruit lift. Less earthy than Javan.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Smells like this
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