The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
No. 23 München was launched in 2015 as a unisex fragrance by Frau Tonis Parfum. Its composition combines white tea, bergamot, citrus, rose, coriander, amber, musk, and woody notes. The result is a fresh-citrus fragrance with a green, aromatic center and a clean musky finish. Tea-like freshness meets powder, floral polish, and a warm amber base, creating a balanced character that feels urban without being hard-edged. Bergamot and citrus provide brightness at the opening, while rose and coriander introduce a softly herbal, floral layer. As the composition develops, musk gives it a smooth, close-to-the-skin quality, and amber and woody notes add warmth beneath the fresh top notes. The contrast between cool citrus and tea, green aromatics, soft florals, and a warm base gives No.
The interesting part is the handoff between clean and earthy materials. White tea gives the composition an airy, polished start, while coriander introduces a green, aromatic edge. Bergamot and citrus keep that opening bright, and rose adds a restrained floral warmth rather than overt romance. Musk then pulls everything toward skin, while amber and woody notes leave a quieter trace underneath. That balance is what gives No. 23 München its character: familiar citrus sparkle, but framed by tea, greenery, and a powdery finish.
The evolution
At first, No. 23 München reads bright and almost sparkling, with bergamot and citrus laid over a cool white-tea impression. The citrus gives the opening a crisp clarity, while the tea note softens it with a clean, slightly leafy character. Rose and coriander soon round the opening into something greener and more aromatic, like a polished herb garden after rain. As these elements settle, the fragrance takes on a more continuous shape: floral and herbal tones meet the smooth texture of musk, while amber begins to lend a subtle warmth beneath the brighter notes. Through the middle hours, woody elements become more apparent, balancing the fresh citrus and keeping the composition from feeling simply sharp. By the later stages, the floral heart is muted and the finish feels clean, musky, and gently ambered.
Cultural impact
No. 23 München brings together clean citrus, tea, rose, coriander, amber, musk, and woody notes in a fragrance designed for exploration beyond conventional masculine or feminine codes. Its fresh opening recalls the clarity of an elegant city morning, while the green, aromatic heart and warm, musky base give the composition more depth. The result is a distinctive unisex scent that can be appreciated through its changing notes, from sparkling bergamot and tea to soft florals, powder, and ambered woods.
