Fortress inspired by Blockade

Fortress opens with a bold, defiant rush: ripe mango and bergamot collide like sunlight breaking through steel clouds, sharpened by the green, almost metallic edge of tomato leaf and a bright crack of pink pepper. It is fresh, unexpected, and immediately commanding—like standing on the ramparts at dawn.

At its heart, the fragrance deepens. Mango blossom drifts in, softer and more floral than the fruit that came before it, cooled by airy watery cyclamen and Provence lavender. A subtle thread of star anise weaves through, lending a cool, faintly licorice-like spice that keeps the sweetness in check and adds enigmatic depth.

In the drydown, Fortress reveals its true armor. Warm suede wraps the skin like weathered leather, grounded by rich amber and the smoky, resinous breath of precious agarwood. Patchouli, earthy and slightly chocolate-like, anchors everything with quiet, immovable power.

Fortress is neither overtly tropical nor traditionally woody—it is the scent of resilience: vibrant yet controlled, radiant yet shadowed, a modern bastion that protects without ever feeling cold.

Top: Mango, Bergamot, Tomato Leaf, Pink Pepper

Middle: Mango Blossom, Lavender, Watery Cyclamen, Star Anise

Base: Suede, Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli