Back to the Roots

Back to the Roots from Vilhelm Parfumerie, released in 2023, is a green, earthy fragrance with iris, tea and soft woods. Green is the defining impression for everyone who describes it, about half also notice wood, musk and flowers, and a minority mention spice.

Galbanum gives the opening a sharp, green, slightly bitter resin, joined by petitgrain's leafy citrus, angelica's earthy, herbal note and ambrette's warm, musky, pear-like softness. The heart is airy and powdery: ginger adds a zesty warmth, violet a sweet, delicate floral tone, white tea a light, clean freshness and orris root a cool, earthy powder. The base is soft and calm, with driftwood giving a dry, weathered woodiness, sandalwood a creamy smoothness and musk a clean, skin-like finish.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who like quiet, natural-feeling fragrances with a green character. The profile works for spring and autumn, daytime and the office, and calm, unhurried moments. Those who enjoy galbanum and iris compositions with a soft musky base should find it refreshing.

Back to the Roots — unisex fragrance by Vilhelm Parfumerie (released 2023). Top notes: Galbanum, Petitgrain, Angelica, Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Heart notes: Orris Root, White Tea, Ginger, Violet. Base notes: Driftwood, Sandalwood, Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database