Solong

The interesting part is the collision of materials that could have gone in very different directions. Dried plum supplies a dark fruitiness, while davana adds an earthy, slightly herbal edge. Rose keeps the center from becoming purely boozy, and tobacco gives it a low, smoky register. Cacao and cognac add depth to the heart, joining the rose, tobacco, and labdanum with their own warm, dry character. In the base, caramel and tonka bean bring dessert-like sweetness, while benzoin and opoponax add resinous depth.

The evolution

Solong starts with dried plum, boozy notes, and davana, a trio that moves from dark fruit to dry, greenish spice. As the heart arrives, rose softens the sharper edges while tobacco, labdanum, cacao, and cognac turn the center warm and smoky. The base settles into caramel, tonka bean, benzoin, and opoponax, completing the composition with sweet and resinous notes. On skin, the opening shifts as the initial brightness of plum and davana gives way to a warmer blend of rose, tobacco, cacao, and cognac. The base adds a rounded sweetness, with caramel and tonka bean balancing benzoin and opoponax. Solong is a warm, comforting scent for people drawn to rich fruit, tobacco, and sweet resinous compositions.