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Citrus, peach, moss, musk heaven!
I usually stay away from chypres, and I had low expectations for this one. I think it's the combination of the usually-present floral notes along with the resins that creates an old-fashioned "grandma" scent. But here, the floral notes are eschewed in favor of a smooth and creamy peach note, which modernizes this scent immensely.
Chypre du Nord opens with a realistic citrus-peel accord, quickly joined by the aforementioned peach. It's not a juicy, tangy representation but more of a mellow feel, sort of like a peach-flavored tea. And in the base is an expertly blended musk and oakmoss without strong animalic or earthy/damp tones. Slight hint of smokiness from the birch tar, and the resinous benzoin to round it out. One of the best non-ouds from Bortnikoff.
Chypre du Nord opens with a realistic citrus-peel accord, quickly joined by the aforementioned peach. It's not a juicy, tangy representation but more of a mellow feel, sort of like a peach-flavored tea. And in the base is an expertly blended musk and oakmoss without strong animalic or earthy/damp tones. Slight hint of smokiness from the birch tar, and the resinous benzoin to round it out. One of the best non-ouds from Bortnikoff.