BasilOpens with
KumquatHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Alfred Dunhill · Sold as masculine
Nordic Fougère
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — a quiet moment of anticipation, where freshness and warmth meet in perfect balance.
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Nordic FougèreMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessIllusion · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Nordic Fougère by Alfred Dunhill is a composition that balances the crisp freshness of northern air with the warmth and depth of woody notes. Launched in 2022, it was created by perfumers Jérôme Epinette and Michel Almairac. The fragrance opens with bright basil and kumquat, which cut through the spiciness of cardamom and black pepper, creating a dynamic tension. As it evolves, geranium and bamboo leaf provide an herbal-green freshness before settling into a base of sandalwood, vanilla, and patchouli that reads as earthy warmth.
Apply one or two sprays liberally; the citrus and spicy top notes are bright but fleeting. The base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so plan accordingly if you want to experience its full depth.
Fig. 01 — Nordic Fougère, Alfred Dunhill
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Co-created with Michel Almairac
Designer Alfred Dunhill
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 7%.