Yatagan

Yatagan is a bold, highly distinctive masculine fragrance that evokes a deep, earthy forest environment. It opens with a striking herbal explosion of pine, galbanum, basil, and mint, creating an intense, green, and slightly celery-like effect. This initial impact is powerful and confrontational, with some users describing it as overwhelming or medicinal. Over time, the sharpness mellows into a rich, complex chypre with persistent woody, mossy, and smoky notes. Key accords include bitter herbal earthiness, dry woods, incense, and a subtle synthetic animalic quality derived from castoreum, adding depth and a hint of exotic muskiness. The fragrance is deeply atmospheric, evoking images of wilderness, ancient men, and natural animalia, with a unique duality of being both powerful and intimate. It stands out for its rugged authenticity, long history, and ability to command attention without being obnoxious or sweet.