Witness
“Witness by Jacques Bogart is a Woody fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a warm spicy, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Witness by Jacques Bogart is a Woody fragrance for men. Witness was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Coriander, Artemisia, Aldehydes, Basil, Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Cinnamon, Balsam Fir, Carnation, Honey, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber, Styrax, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.
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A Signature Fragrance
Incense
Incense, a blend of resins, woods, and gums burned for their aromatic smoke, carries an aroma that is at once earthy and ethereal. Its origins trace back to religious ceremonies and spiritual practices, where its smoky, warm scent was believed to bridge earthly and divine realms.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss, derived from lichens growing on oak trees, exudes an unmistakable blend of damp forest floor and mossy green. Its scent is both deep and complex, with hints of woodsy freshness that evoke the quiet solitude of a shaded grove.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
Dominique Preyssas
Founding perfumer · 3 fragrances · French
“They are extremely powerful, long-lasting and can be used pure, or diluted, allowing all sorts of effects from adding volume and strength to the whole composition to giving a clear, super-modern amber, dry woody or animal signature.”
Dominique Preyssas is a fine-fragrance perfumer who left a scientific path after his chemistry degree to study for three more years at ISIPCA, then trained at the Roure Bertrand Dupont Perfumery School and worked at Mane Fils and Takasago before joining CPL Aromas in 2003. An active member of the Société Française des Parfumeurs, he is known for his enthusiasm for the new generation of amber molecules such as ambrocenide and norlimbanol dextro, which he uses widely in niche fragrance for both men and women.
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