Cy

What makes Cy compelling is the collision between materials that seem to belong in different rooms. Carnation supplies a green, almost structural florality. Clove and pepper push it toward heat, while myrrh, frankincense and balsams introduce resinous depth. Oak and cedar bring dry structure; clay, cork and loam make the composition feel grounded and mineral. Raisin and mango butter add brief sweetness without softening the edge. Mimosa and ambrette lend a softer thread, while the composition keeps its irregular, tactile character.

The evolution

Cy begins with a green, lightly astringent lift, as if leaves have been crushed between the fingers. Carnation quickly makes that brightness more tactile, while clove and long pepper introduce a dry, peppery heat. The floral character does not remain neat. Mimosa and ambrette soften its edges, then cedar, cypress and amyris draw the composition toward wood. As the hours pass, clay, loam and cork deepen the middle, giving it the feeling of bark, earth and handled material. Resins become more insistent: frankincense, Somali myrrh, Copaiba and Gurjun balsam carry the final stretch with a warm, sticky darkness. The lasting impression is green spice over mineral earth, with a dry floral texture and a resinous finish that stays present as the composition settles.