The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Cinnambre arrived in 2011 from German fragrance house Florascent, composed by Roland Tentunian. The name suggests cinnamon and amber, and the note pyramid gives that idea a polished floral interpretation. Tangerine and bergamot bring the first spark of brightness. Ylang-Ylang, tuberose and jasmine then carry the composition into a richer, more seductive register, where sweet white flowers meet amber warmth. The result feels suited to the private rituals of scent discovery that Florascent favors: a fragrance noticed in passing, then remembered much later.
The unusual part is the route between its opening and its base. Citrus brightness gives way to tuberose, a flower with a powerful presence, alongside jasmine and ylang-Ylang. Those florals don't stay delicate. They settle into benzoin and vanilla, giving the composition a soft resinous sweetness. The contrast makes Cinnambre feel less like a simple floral and more like a layered amber scent with a floral pulse.
The evolution
At first, Cinnambre is citrus with a clean little flash, tangerine and bergamot lifting the composition into the air. The heart arrives with more intention. Tuberose and jasmine give it a lush white floral shape, while ylang-Ylang adds a creamy, slightly sensual warmth. Then the fragrance changes registers. Benzoin and vanilla turn the middle into a soft amber trail, with the floral notes becoming less airy and more enveloping. On skin, the opening eventually gives way to a warm floral amber that stays present through the workday, leaving a close, sweet impression rather than a bright citrus trace.
Cultural impact
Cinnambre fits Florascent's position as a thoughtful collector's fragrance: less about announcing itself and more about the private pleasure of discovering a well-balanced composition over time. Its citrus opening, lush floral heart and amber base give it broad wardrobe potential, from an early autumn afternoon to a candlelit evening. For wearers who enjoy sweet Oriental florals with a polished, restrained finish, it offers a familiar register without becoming all loud fragrance and no subtlety.
The House
FlorascentFlorascent is a German fragrance house that quietly curates a collection of natural‑focused perfumes for scent explorers who value subtlety over flash. Since its launch in 1991, the brand has built a library of more than sixty distinct compositions, ranging from the citrus‑bright Yuzu to the moss‑laden Shibui. Each bottle invites the wearer to pause, breathe, and discover a moment of quiet elegance that feels both personal and timeless.
The Creator
Roland TentunianTentunian's emerging signature points toward a preference for textured, grounded compositions built on naturalistic rather than abstract foundations. His work tends to favor ingredients with immediate material presence, woods, resins, aromatic herbs, spices with weight and gra…
