Genesis

Genesis from the Czech house Pigmentarium, composed by Jakub F. Hiermann and released in 2022, is a green, citrusy apple scent with a sweet edge. People describe it as gourmand, green and citrusy in equal measure, and about half also find it fresh, floral or ambery.

Green apple is the clearest idea in the opening, crisp and slightly tart, with aldehydes adding a sparkling, almost fizzy brightness. Verbena and lemon verbena bring a sharp, lemony, herbal freshness, and fig leaf a green, milky, slightly bitter note. Bay leaf and laurel add a savoury, aromatic depth that keeps the fruit from becoming candy. Lily of the valley gives the heart a dewy floral softness. Underneath, palisander rosewood brings a smooth, slightly floral woodiness, and musk and amber a soft, warm base that holds the greenness in place.

Genesis is worn by anyone. Its crisp, leafy character suits spring and summer days, and it should appeal to someone who likes green scents with a juicy, fruity centre.

Genesis — unisex fragrance by Pigmentarium (released 2022). Notes: Aldehydes, Amber, Apple, Bay Leaf, Fig Leaf, Green Apple, Laurels, Lemon Verbena, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Verbena. — Parfica open fragrance database