by Les Liquides Imaginaires
Buveur De Vent is a deeply aromatic, smoky leathery fragrance with a strong cedar and cypress core, supported by herbal green notes like clary sage and tarragon, and a balsamic resin base featuring labdanum and oakmoss. The scent opens bright and dry with a prominent cypress note, evolving into a rich, textured leather-woody composition with a subtle smokiness reminiscent of birch and campfire, layered with soft itchy sweet nuances in the drydown. It has a mature, masculine aura — evoking old leather jackets, pipe smoke, and a vintage aromatic fougère — with a quietly narcotic elegance that shifts from a wariness-inducing, close-proximity presence to a warm, enveloping presence when worn at a distance. The fragrance performs best in colder seasons, particularly winter, but may be overwhelming when applied directly to skin without space. Its sillage is moderate to strong, and projections last long, with excellent longevity even on non-conducive skin types. The multilayered complexity appeals most to experienced fragrance enthusiasts drawn to niche, brooding, and dignified scents.