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Diplomat
The salty breeze of a coastal morning, where the sun rises over the sea and the air is filled with fresh spices and citrus.
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, Diplomat by Brandy Designs is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men crafted by perfumer Sayed Kashif Ali. The composition opens with sea notes and sea salt, creating an immediate sense of coastal freshness that contrasts beautifully with the warm spicy elements like bay leaf and spices. This interplay between marine and woody notes is further enriched by the presence of grapefruit and geranium in the heart, adding a citrusy brightness and floral complexity. The base notes of red amber and guaiac wood provide a grounding warmth, ensuring that Diplomat remains both fresh and enveloping throughout the day.
Apply Diplomat to your pulse points for a balanced experience. The marine and spicy notes are most prominent in the first hour but settle into a warm, woody base that lasts throughout the day. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a fragrance that feels both fresh and grounding.
Fig. 01 — Diplomat, Brandy Designs
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Sayed Kashif Ali
Sayed Kashif Ali is a perfumer for Brandy Designs, credited with numerous oud-centered fragrances for the house, including Oud Magique Prestige (2025), Oud For Excellence (2022), Oud Bois (2025), and Oud Mystery Prestige (2025).
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