No.5 Frénésie

No.5 Frénésie by Thomas Kosmala is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, magnolia and gardenia, moves into rose, peony and osmanthus and dries down to musk, amber and sandalwood. 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.
Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Gardenia Creamy white floral with a mushroomy edge. Lush and old-Hollywood.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Peony Pink, watery and slightly peppery. Modern and inoffensive.
Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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