Sphinx

The composition pairs citrus and incense with ambergris, seaweed, and Calone, so the brightness develops beyond simple freshness. Hedione adds an airy floral lift, while Labdanum and oud lend resinous depth. As the fragrance wears on, its airy floral quality gives way to darker aromatic materials, with the different note families creating a layered presentation.

The evolution

Sphinx begins with a polished flash of bergamot, lemon, fruit, floral notes, and frankincense. Woody notes appear alongside the opening, adding definition as the citrus and fruit recede. As the fragrance develops, ambergris, seaweed, Hedione, and Calone shape the heart. The air seems to cool, but the composition never becomes thin. Labdanum, oud, cedar, Oriental notes, musk, and Ambroxan gradually take over, leaving the bright opening with a trail of resin, wood, and soft skin-like musk. Projection and longevity are described as above-average, with the fragrance eventually settling into a woody, musky trace.