The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
In Between arrived from Urban Scents in 2018, composed by Marie Urban Le Febvre. Bergamot forms the citrus foundation, while artemisia, Sichuan pepper, and coriander introduce herbal, aromatic, and spicy elements. Jasmine and white musk add floral and musky notes to the announced composition. Together, the materials create a structure that moves from citrus into green spice and a softer floral trail. The fragrance presents itself as a study in contrasting notes, pairing the brightness of bergamot with artemisia, coriander, Sichuan pepper, jasmine, and white musk. It offers a more curious reading of citrus without relying on that material alone.
The note combination gives In Between its character. Bergamot supplies the citrus foundation, while artemisia, coriander, and Sichuan pepper contribute herbal, aromatic, green, and spicy elements. Jasmine introduces a floral note, and white musk adds a musky dimension to the composition. Their interaction gives the fragrance a layered structure in which the opening citrus remains connected to the heart and base notes. The announced materials create contrast without separating into isolated effects.
The evolution
In Between opens with bergamot before presenting its central combination of artemisia, coriander, and Sichuan pepper. These materials deepen the initial citrus expression by adding herbal, aromatic, green, and spicy notes. As the fragrance develops, jasmine introduces a floral layer, while white musk contributes to the later composition. The progression is built around a change in emphasis: bergamot leads the opening, the herbal and spice notes form the heart, and jasmine and white musk shape the drydown. The relative prominence of each note can vary with individual wear, but the listed materials remain the framework through which the opening, middle, and later stages can be understood.
Cultural impact
In Between reflects an interest in fragrance built around contrasting materials. Its composition begins with bergamot and continues through artemisia, coriander, Sichuan pepper, jasmine, and white musk. The citrus foundation is placed beside herbal, aromatic, spicy, floral, and musky notes, creating a fragrance that invites attention to the relationship between them. For those exploring fragrances beyond a single-note expression, In Between offers a composition in which several distinct parts remain connected from the opening through the later stages.
The House
Urban ScentsUrban Scents is a German niche perfume house that builds its catalogue around bold, narrative‑driven scents. Since its first launch in 2016 the brand has offered a steady stream of fragrances that mix classic ingredients with unexpected twists. The line includes Desert Rose, Gunpowder Cologne, Singular Oud and the recent Vegan Musk, each presented in a clean, modern bottle that reflects the house’s understated aesthetic.
The Creator
Marie Urban Le FebvreMarie favors a minimalist architecture, layering a few high‑impact ingredients rather than crowding the composition. She often begins with a single anchor—such as cedar, ambergris or a rare flower—and builds around it with supporting accords that echo the anchor’s texture.
