The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
The title says it all. "It Was a Good Day" captures something universal: the rare afternoon when nothing went wrong, the light was right, and you felt like yourself. By Igor's fragrance is presented through the notes that make up its simple composition. Bergamot brings brightness at the beginning, while patchouli, sandalwood, violet, myrrh, and vanilla shape the softer, warmer impression that follows. It's a calm, direct scent with an easy presence, leaning toward comfort without becoming heavy or elaborate.
What makes this composition interesting is its restraint. The listed notes are bergamot, patchouli, sandalwood, violet, myrrh, and vanilla, and the effect depends on their balance rather than any single note dominating. Bergamot provides the opening brightness. Patchouli and sandalwood give the middle a grounded, woody character, while violet introduces a soft accent. Myrrh and vanilla settle the composition with a gentle sweetness and a subtle resinous quality. There's no oud, smoky tobacco, or leather trying to prove something.
The evolution
The fragrance begins with bergamot, bright and slightly bitter. As it develops, violet adds a soft accent and patchouli gives the composition more depth. Sandalwood contributes to the woody character, while vanilla brings a gentle sweetness. Myrrh adds a resinous impression beneath the warmer notes. Over time, the opening brightness gives way to a softer blend in which the woods, violet, myrrh, and vanilla sit close together. The result is a gradual transition rather than a dramatic change, moving from citrus brightness toward a warmer, more settled finish while keeping the overall impression restrained.
Cultural impact
It Was a Good Day occupies a quiet place in fragrance discovery, offering a straightforward combination of citrus, woods, violet, myrrh, and vanilla. Its appeal comes from the way those familiar materials meet: bergamot provides brightness, patchouli and sandalwood bring a grounded middle, and myrrh and vanilla create a warmer finish. Violet adds a soft accent that keeps the composition from reading as strictly woody. It is a fragrance that invites attention through balance rather than excess, appealing to wearers who appreciate a measured, easy-to-read scent.
The House
By IgorBy Igor is a niche fragrance house whose debut collection, launched in 2025, draws inspiration from everyday moments rather than grand occasions. The line includes compositions like It Was a Good Day, Sunset Blush, Sittin In da Park, and Morning Love, each built around a small, specific scene. The brand's appeal rests on its emotional directness, favoring familiar, lived-in imagery over abstraction. With a small, focused catalog, By Igor positions itself as a storyteller first, using scent to frame ordinary memories as something worth bottling.
The Creator
Emna DoghriDoghri's signature style bridges two worlds: the heritage of fine French perfumery she absorbed at Cinquième Sens and the sensory abundance of her North African upbringing. She describes her own approach as modern with baroque touches, meaning she favors clean, legible structu…
