The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
02 Like His Body was composed by Greg Wharton. What the notes give you is an intimate impression rendered green rather than sweet. Bergamot gives the opening light and lift, coriander brings an herbal snap, and black pepper keeps the whole thing from tipping into softness. Violet leaf and patchouli handle the darker work. Nothing here is decorative. Every material pulls the composition into a more tactile register, giving it a green, earthy character that feels immediate and hard to shake. Bergamot opens with a clean citrus brightness before coriander and black pepper sharpen the center. Violet leaf adds a leafy coolness, while patchouli settles the composition into damp soil, roots and shadowed woods.
The interesting part is how a citrus note survives inside something this damp and mossy. Bergamot usually promises brightness and air. Here it works like a thin window left open in a basement, letting in just enough daylight to sharpen what lies beneath. Violet leaf contributes a cool green quality that mingles with the brighter herbs without losing their shape. Patchouli leaf from Indonesia brings the damp, rootlike base, while French oakmoss adds that dry forest floor quality underneath. Bergamot continues to lend the composition a clean edge, but it never overwhelms the earthier materials.
The evolution
The opening is bright and brisk, almost bracing. Bergamot cuts through first, giving the composition a clean, citrusy top that feels cool against the skin. Then the green materials start asserting themselves. Coriander and its seed bring a sharper herbal bite, black pepper adds a peppery heat, and violet leaf settles into that cool, leafy place between herb garden and damp woods. The turn comes when Indonesian patchouli and French oakmoss take over the base. Warmth rises from underneath without ever becoming sweet, and the citrus disappears into something earthy and animalic. What remains is the mossy, rootlike drydown, close to skin, still faintly green, still faintly sharp. Over time, the initial brightness softens, allowing the herbs and pepper to recede while patchouli and oakmoss become more distinct.
Cultural impact
02 Like His Body sits in the aromatic-green tradition, combining bright citrus, leafy herbs and earthy materials in a deliberately tactile way. Comparisons to s.Oliver's Outstanding Men place it alongside a familiar aromatic profile, but the fragrance develops its own identity through the contrast between bergamot, coriander, black pepper, violet leaf, patchouli and oakmoss. Bergamot provides a clean opening, while the greener notes create the impression of crushed leaves and damp vegetation. Patchouli and oakmoss deepen that effect, bringing dry soil and forest floor textures into the composition.
The House
Body ConjureBody Conjure is an independent fragrance label built around a striking idea: perfume can act as a sensory portrait of the person wearing it. Its debut collection, released in 2016, consists of ten compositions named for moods, memories, desires, and private encounters. Titles such as 01 Sweet Wood Desire, 02 Like His Body, 03 Arbol de la Noche, and 08 Still Smell Her give the range the charged intimacy of a numbered fragrance wardrobe. The names invite interpretation, while the consistent numbering creates a cohesive system for a collector. No perfumers or detailed production information are publicly linked, so the clearest way to understand Body Conjure is through its titles, release year, and concept-driven identity.
The Creator
Greg WhartonNo verified compositions are currently attributed to Greg Wharton, so it would be speculative to name signature accords, preferred ingredients, or recurring techniques as established facts. The strongest available clue lies in his stated fascination with chemistry and natural…
