Apero No. 8

Apero No. 8 from the German house Lengling, released in 2017, is woody and musky at its core, with gourmand, green, floral and citrus facets in equal support. It is meant to be worn by anyone.

As the name hints, it plays on the idea of an aperitif. Lime and petitgrain give a sharp, leafy citrus opening, and white wine adds a crisp, slightly fruity and dry note that feels light and celebratory. Mimosa and heliotrope bring a soft, powdery, almond-like floral warmth. The base is smooth and woody: agarwood, or oud, adds a resinous darkness, cashmeran a soft, musky and suede-like warmth, tonka bean a gentle vanilla sweetness and musk a clean, skin-like finish.

The combination of crisp citrus and wine over soft woods makes it versatile and sociable, suited to early evenings, dinners and gatherings, especially in spring and summer. It should appeal to people who like fresh, slightly unusual woody fragrances with a light, drinkable opening and a soft, powdery base.

Apero No. 8 — unisex fragrance by Lengling (released 2017). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Cashmeran, Heliotrope, Lime, Mimosa, Musk, Petitgrain, Tonka Bean, White Wine. — Parfica open fragrance database