Fischersund No. 23 Fischersund by Fischersund

Fischersund No. 23 Fischersund

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is Fischersund No. 23 Fischersund worth trying?

Fischersund No.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
leather, fresh spicy, aromatic with Birch Tar, Black Pepper, Seaweed
leather fresh spicy aromatic

The first impression

Fischersund No. 23 by Fischersund is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Fischersund No. 23 was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Jón Þór Birgisson.

What shapes the scent

leather 100%
fresh spicy 85%
aromatic 70%
smoky 60%
marine 50%
animalic 40%
woody 35%
aquatic 30%
tobacco 25%
amber 20%

The perfumer behind it

Jón Þór Birgisson

Jón Þór Birgisson

Jón Þór Birgisson is an Icelandic perfumer and co-founder of the Reykjavík-based fragrance house Fischersund. His creative signature is deeply rooted in the raw, elemental scents of Iceland, blending smoky birch tar, moss, and volcanic minerals with unexpected notes like rhubarb and angelica. This approach is evident in his catalog, from the incense-like Fischersund No. 101 to the earthy, floral complexity of Flóð.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Birch Tar Birch Tar
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Seaweed Seaweed
Ambergris Ambergris
Tobacco Tobacco
Cypress Cypress
Fir Fir
Bergamot Bergamot
Licorice Licorice
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Fischersund No. 23 Fischersund

Essence

The Alchemist archetype transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Fischersund No. 23, with its smoky birch tar and marine ambergris, conjures a figure who revels in the alchemy of contrasts. They are drawn to the interplay of elements, where fire meets water and earth touches sky. The fragrance’s leathery, spicy depth mirrors their ability to find gold in the grit.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layered textures-a wool coat over a silk shirt, or a rugged boot paired with delicate jewelry. The black pepper and licorice notes add a sharp edge, while the tobacco and cypress lend a timeless, almost monastic gravity. Their look is intentionally unresolved, a work in progress.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of attention. The seaweed and ambergris speak to their reverence for the liminal, the spaces between high and low tide. They value process over perfection, and their creations often bear the marks of their hands.

Relationships

They attract those who crave depth, though their intensity can be overwhelming. Romantic partners are drawn to their enigmatic passion, but the Alchemist may retreat into their work. Collaborations are their lifeblood, but solitude is their crucible.

Lifestyle

Their workspace is a cabinet of curiosities-vials of ink, odd stones, and half-finished sketches. The strong sillage of No. 23 mirrors their unapologetic presence, a scent that demands to be noticed.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can lead to self-neglect, and their love of the obscure may alienate others. The smoky accord hints at a tendency to burn too brightly, too fast.

Conclusion

Fischersund No. 23 is a potion for the Alchemist, a scent that bridges the primal and the refined. It’s a reminder that magic lies not in the answer, but in the question itself.

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