Richwood vs Naxos

Opens with a sharp, resinous oud that leans dry rather than barnyard, cut immediately by cedar that keeps the whole thing from turning murky. The heart settles into a leather-and-sandalwood core — smooth but with real weight, amber adding a slow warmth underneath. Projection is moderate and deliberate; this doesn't announce itself across a room, but the sillage lingers close and rich for hours. The dry-down is almost purely musk and amber, quietly luxurious — A cold-weather fragrance for someone who wants depth without spectacle.

Opens with a clean, almost herbal lavender that dissolves quickly into a rich honey-tobacco heart — warm, slightly smoky, with the tonka bean rounding off any harshness. As it settles, vanilla and cedarwood anchor the dry-down into a dense, skin-close sweetness that reads more sophisticated than candy. Projection is generous in the first few hours before pulling into a soft, clinging sillage that lasts well into the next day. Nothing sharp or abrasive; it moves like something expensive — Autumn and winter evenings, for someone who wants gourmand warmth without smelling like a bakery.