Magnetic 70

What makes Magnetic 70 distinctive is the absence of sweetness in a resinous, smoky composition. The vetiver functions as a persistent undercurrent, cool, earthy, slightly smoked, running beneath the cedar and incense without ever fully surrendering to them. Its rooty, slightly bitter character keeps the composition grounded and prevents it from becoming overly diffuse. The frankincense moves quietly, more contemplative than celebratory, adding a sacred, resinous depth that enriches the overall composition without dominating it.

The evolution

The opening is green and sharp, angelica seed's camphorated bite alongside black pepper's warmth. Orris softens the edges within minutes, adding a powdery violet quality that cushions what comes next. The heart belongs to incense and cedar, smoke threading through the wood, with elemi resin adding a bright citrus note that lifts without lightening. Vetiver arrives in the drydown as cool, smoky earth. Frankincense lingers behind it. And angelica, the seed that opened everything, returns briefly, a ghost on the skin two hours in. The fragrance unfolds in distinct chapters, beginning with the sharp herbal introduction before moving into the smoky, woody heart where incense and cedar dominate. The transition between these stages feels natural rather than abrupt, with each phase lasting roughly an hour before the next emerges.