Fort Royal

Fort Royal is a warm, resinous vanilla fragrance with a subtle spicy edge from pink pepper and a soft, balsamic drydown. The opening features a sharp, peppery note that quickly softens into a smooth, ambery vanillic core, blending benzoin, vanilla, and a hint of earthy amber. It avoids the sugary sweetness of many vanillic scents, instead leaning toward a refined, enveloping warmth that feels both unisex and mature. The scent evolves into a quietly sensual, softly projecting aroma that lingers pleasantly on skin without overwhelming. It’s particularly well-suited to autumn and winter, where its cozy, intimate projection shines. While the notes are simple and balanced, the drydown reveals a subtle chocolaty warmth reminiscent of Grand Soir or Novella Opoponax rather than the patchouli-heavy profile of Nishane Ani or Coromandel.