Anabasis Apoteker Tepe

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is Anabasis Apoteker Tepe worth trying?

Anabasis by Apoteker Tepe is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, green, woody with Shiso, Mint, Pine

The first impression

Anabasis by Apoteker Tepe is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Anabasis was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Holladay Saltz.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
green 85%
woody 70%
fresh spicy 60%
citrus 50%

The perfumer behind it

Holladay Saltz

Holladay Saltz

Holladay Saltz is a perfumer who works with Apoteker Tepe, creating fragrances like After The Flood, Anabasis, and The Holy Mountain. Her compositions often draw on natural and smoky elements, evoking atmospheric and contemplative themes. Saltz’s style is known for its depth and narrative quality, blending raw materials into evocative scents.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Shiso Shiso
Mint Mint
Pine Pine
Citruses Citruses
Cedar Cedar
Musk Musk
Birch Birch

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Anabasis Apoteker Tepe

Essence

Anabasis embodies the Explorer archetype, a spirit drawn to uncharted territories and the crisp vitality of the natural world. The fragrance's shiso mint, pine, and citrus notes evoke a restless curiosity, like a botanist cataloging rare specimens in a sun-dappled forest. It carries the energy of a journey just begun, where every turn reveals new textures of green and wood.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor utilitarian elegance-linen shirts with precise tailoring, well-worn leather satchels, and footwear made for wandering. Their aesthetic balances function and subtle refinement, mirroring the scent's interplay of aromatic herbs and clean cedar. Neutral tones dominate, punctuated by the occasional earthy green or mineral accent.

Philosophy & Values

Discovery is their creed. They believe in the transformative power of movement, whether through physical travel or intellectual exploration. The fragrance's birch and musk undertones suggest a respect for raw, unpolished truths-a preference for the wild over the cultivated.

Relationships

They connect through shared adventures, bonding over maps and half-formed plans. Romantic partners are drawn to their kinetic energy, though they may struggle to anchor them. Friendships thrive on spontaneity, often revolving around impromptu hikes or midnight conversations about obscure philosophies.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small rituals of observation: sketching unfamiliar plants, brewing tea from foraged herbs, or pausing to inhale the resinous air of a pine grove. The scent's moderate sillage mirrors their preference for immersive but unobtrusive presence in any environment.

Shadow

Their restlessness can tip into rootlessness, avoiding commitments that might tether them. The citrus-flecked opening of Anabasis hints at this fleeting quality-a brilliance that risks evaporating before deeper connections form.

Conclusion

Anabasis is the olfactory equivalent of a compass needle trembling northward. It captures the Explorer's essence: a mind alive to possibility, a body in motion, and the quiet thrill of the path ahead.