The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Bruno Jovanovic. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Grapefruit
- Cypress
Heart notes
the soul- Orris Accord
- Carrot Seeds Accord
- Geranium
Base notes
the trail- Leather Accord
- Vetiver
- Cedarwood
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Wet earth, drafting table, cold green.
Textures
- — Damp root
- — Linen
- — Drafting paper
- — Aged hide
- — Birch tar
- — Riding glove
Materials
Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel · Vegetable-tanned leather · Bridle brass · Horsehair
Atmosphere
The room
A studio after rain — open windows, drying earth
Weather
The air
Cool overcast morning, 14°C
Interior Design
Architect's studio
Concrete floor, drafting table, single fig tree
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Mexico City after the afternoon rain
Also at home in Marseille, São Paulo, New York.
Literary Match
Calvino — Invisible Cities
The Poetics of Space — Bachelard · Invisible Cities — Calvino
In one line
Dries Van Noten
Bitter Splash — wet earth, drafting table, cold green.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Bitter Splash from skin to room.
