Apex

Inspired by Penhaligon's Mr. Blazing Sam Concentration: Eau de Parfum Season: Fall/winter Fragrance Notes: Top: cardamom and cinnamon Heart: black pepper, saffron and cumin Base: tobacco, cedar, vanilla and patchouli Overview: Apex opens with cardamom and cinnamon in a warm, confident spice accord that is immediately bold and well-composed. The heart of black pepper, saffron, and cumin builds into a deeply spiced, slightly dark combination that has an intensely aromatic, almost culinary quality without veering into food territory. The base of tobacco, cedar, vanilla, and patchouli settles into a warm, slightly smoky sweetness that is long-lasting and genuinely impressive. Fall and winter, suited to evenings and occasions that call for something bold and distinctly masculine in character. Longevity runs 8 to 10 hours. An accessible and well-executed interpretation of the Penhaligon's Mr. Blazing Sam spiced oriental aesthetic.