The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Inter Cedar Parfum was created by perfumer Nanako Ogi and launched in 2024 as part of DOCUMENTS 闻献's Season 06 Tree collection. The scent is built around cedar, with an opening that feels cool, green, and lightly brisk before settling into a composed woody profile. Mint gives the first impression a clean lift, while pink pepper introduces a fine, peppered flicker. Cypress follows with an upright aromatic character, creating a clear transition from brightness to density. Vetiver adds dry earth and a mineral texture, grounding the brighter opening without overwhelming it. In the drydown, cedarwood and sandalwood bring smooth warmth, while musk softens the composition and leaves a gentle contrast between dry wood, subtle spice, and soft skin.
The composition works through contrast rather than abundance. Mint gives the opening a brisk, leafy lift, while pink pepper places a clean spark beside it. Cypress introduces a vertical, aromatic stretch through the middle. Vetiver roots that brightness in earth, allowing cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk to arrive later as a warmer, smoother structure. Nothing feels ornamental. The result sits close to the idea of cedar as a living presence rather than furniture polish.
The evolution
The first impression is brisk and green, with mint sharpening the opening and pink pepper lending a fine, peppered flicker. Soon, that airy edge gives way to cypress, which pulls the scent upright and aromatic. Vetiver arrives with a grounded, earthy quality, replacing some of the opening sparkle with mineral texture and dry brush. The drydown shifts again: cedarwood and sandalwood bring a smooth woody warmth, while musk softens the edges without flattening them. This is where Inter Cedar settles into its most convincing form. As it develops, the initial brightness recedes gradually, allowing the aromatic heart of cypress to become more distinct before the woody base takes over. The green opening may register first on skin, then the composition gathers into a drier, more tactile center. Pink pepper remains as a subtle point of heat, while vetiver gives the middle a clean, earthy depth.
Cultural impact
Inter Cedar approaches the cedar theme through a contemporary woody language, with the composition carrying its character through contrasts rather than a single dominant impression. Mint brings a cool, brisk opening, pink pepper adds a fine sparkle, and cypress gives the scent a clear aromatic direction. As the fragrance develops, vetiver introduces dry earth and mineral texture, followed by the smoother warmth of cedarwood and sandalwood. Musk softens the final stage, allowing the different materials to remain distinct but connected.
The House
DOCUMENTS 闻献DOCUMENTS 闻献 is a niche Chinese fragrance house that emerged from Shanghai’s creative‑tech scene in the early 2020s. The brand translates the concept of “BOLD‑ZEN” into scent, material, and visual language, offering a line of perfumes that reference traditional incense, calligraphy and contemporary design. Its catalogue includes releases such as Wonder 羁旅归途 (2020), Void 空无一木 (2020) and the newer Inter Cedar 杉间 Eau de Parfum (2025). While the company’s legal entity was registered in 2021, public editions began appearing in 2025 and have continued through 2026. DOCUMENTS operates flagship concept spaces, most notably the Long Temple (珑宫) venue in Shanghai, where the brand’s olfactory and spatial ideas intersect. The house collaborates with Chinese incense makers and international aroma houses, positioning each fragrance as a quiet dialogue between heritage and modernity.
The Creator
Nanako OgiHer work blends Eastern subtlety with Western boldness, informed by her multicultural background. Ogi gravitates toward warm woods, resins, and rich florals, often structuring compositions around aldehydes for a sophisticated, almost nostalgic quality.
