Folkestone Green

The unusual part is the tension between air and earth. Galbanum supplies a resinous green snap, while fennel and cassis add a dark, herbal fruitiness. Jasmine and ylang-ylang introduce a white floral hush, but grass keeps the composition from becoming too pretty or powdery. Oakmoss, sandalwood, and patchouli anchor it below the surface. Together, these materials make green feel less decorative and more tactile, like leaves after rain with a path disappearing into woodland. The brighter notes give way gradually, leaving the softer floral facets in balance with the deeper woody base.

The evolution

The opening arrives with a brisk green flash: blackcurrant leaf, galbanum, and fennel bring a cool, slightly bitter snap. As the scent settles, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and grass soften the edges without removing that herbal charge. The composition gradually moves toward oakmoss, sandalwood, and patchouli, where the green takes on a darker, more tactile character. On skin, the floral phase gives way to moss, wood, and earthy warmth. By the time the brighter notes recede, the drydown leaves a close, green-brown trail, with damp soil and crushed leaves providing the main impression. Its presence becomes intimate as the scent settles, carrying a subtle green edge into the warmer, more grounded base.