GalbanumOpens with
Orris RootHeart
DriftwoodDries down to
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Back to the Roots
A brisk walk through a forest glade where the scent of fresh earth meets the subtle musk of wildflowers.
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Back to the RootsLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessTears Of Iris Eau de Parfum · GucciPremium tier, $100–250 · shares angelica, sandalwood and musk8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Back to the Roots, Vilhelm Parfumerie
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 20%, disliked or hated by 16%.