Back to the Roots
“Back to the Roots by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a powdery, woody composition with a green undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Bertrand Duchaufour crafted Back to the Roots in 2023 for Vilhelm Parfumerie, a scent that embodies both sophistication and natural earthiness. The composition opens with galbanum and angelica, creating an invigorating green freshness that transitions seamlessly into the heart notes of ambrette (musk mallow) and orris root, adding warmth and depth. The base of driftwood, sandalwood, and musk grounds the fragrance in a woody, powdery embrace, perfect for those who appreciate both nature and refinement.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply one to two sprays to pulse points — this parfum concentration is potent and long-lasting. The green top notes are bright but fade quickly, so it’s best suited for daytime wear when you want a fragrance that evolves gracefully throughout the day.
Bertrand Duchaufour
Founding perfumer · 120 fragrances · French
Bertrand Duchaufour is a French perfumer. He has had a prolific career, beginning in Grasse at Lautier Florasynth and continuing for a number of fragragrance firms as well as working independently and as the house perfumer for L'Artisan Parfumeur. He has drawn praise for niche perfume creations as well as mainstream hits.
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The story behind the bottle.
A brisk walk through a forest glade where the scent of fresh earth meets the subtle musk of wildflowers.
Fig. 01 — Back to the Roots, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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