Shades Coisy B.

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2021

Shades by Coisy B.

Best match: Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel: Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile: citrus, amber, musky with Bergamot, Lime, Lemon

citrus amber musky

The first impression

Shades by Coisy B. is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Shades was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Mohamed Mandouh. Top notes are Bergamot, Lime and Lemon; middle notes are Rose and Amberwood; base notes are Ambroxan and Musk.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%

amber 85%

musky 70%

fresh spicy 60%

woody 50%

aromatic 40%

rose 35%

The perfumer behind it

Mohamed Mandouh

Mohamed Mandouh is a perfumer whose work spans 100% Perfumes and Albanush. His creations include Delmar, Mask Off, Butchart, Date Night, Embers, Luban & Rose, Oud On Fire, and Patchouli Lurid. The range covers fresh aquatic scents, warm resins, and bold oud blends. Mandouh's style is marked by rich textures and layered compositions.

Notes pyramid

Bergamot

Lime

Lemon

Rose

Amberwood

Ambroxan

Musk

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Explorer archetype

Freedom, discovery, and restless curiosity

The Explorer archetype is defined by curiosity and a restless spirit, always seeking the next horizon.
Style: They favor functional elegance: linen shirts, well-worn leather boots, a canvas bag filled with maps and Polaroids.
Values: They value freedom above all, believing that growth comes from new experiences.
Social life: Their social circles are ever-shifting, a mix of fellow wanderers and locals met in passing.

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The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Shades Coisy B.

Essence

The Explorer archetype is defined by curiosity and a restless spirit, always seeking the next horizon. Shades Coisy B. mirrors this with its bright citrus opening and earthy amberwood base-a journey from dawn to dusk. Like the Explorer, it’s versatile, adaptable, and thrives in motion.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor functional elegance: linen shirts, well-worn leather boots, a canvas bag filled with maps and Polaroids. Their look is effortless, as if they’ve just returned from an adventure. The fragrance’s fresh bergamot top notes suit their sun-kissed skin.

Philosophy & Values

They value freedom above all, believing that growth comes from new experiences. Routine is the enemy; spontaneity is sacred. Shades’ balance of citrus and musk reflects their ability to find depth in simplicity.

Relationships

Their social circles are ever-shifting, a mix of fellow wanderers and locals met in passing. Romantic partners must accept their need for independence-the rose middle note suggests fleeting tenderness amid transience.

Lifestyle

Mornings might find them on a train to an unfamiliar city or hiking a coastal trail. They document life in snapshots and scribbled notes. The fragrance’s moderate longevity suits their on-the-go ethos.

Shadow

Their avoidance of roots can leave them unmoored, mistaking movement for purpose. The ambroxan base warns of a loneliness that lingers beneath the bravado.

Conclusion

Shades Coisy B. is the Explorer’s companion-a scent that carries the energy of departure and the promise of discovery, just as they do.

Shades Coisy B.

Is Shades Coisy B. worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent