Free Mark Buxton

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Free Mark Buxton worth trying?

Free by Mark Buxton is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, warm spicy, balsamic with Olibanum, Incense, Bergamot

The first impression

Free by Mark Buxton is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Free was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is David Chieze. Top notes are Olibanum, Incense and Bergamot; middle notes are Benzoin and Labdanum; base notes are Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
warm spicy 85%
balsamic 70%
woody 60%
smoky 50%

The perfumer behind it

David Chieze

David Chieze

David Chieze is a perfumer whose work spans multiple brands, including .Oddity, Atelier PMP, Attar Al Has, Gravel, Jillian Switzerland, and Kajal. His creations include Naked Dance, Resonant, Empa, Topia, Spice Rose, Eau D'ominance, Fall In Lust, and Faris. Chieze is known for blending avant-garde concepts with traditional perfumery techniques.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Olibanum Olibanum
Incense Incense
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Benzoin Benzoin
Labdanum Labdanum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Amber Amber
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Free Mark Buxton

Essence

Free by Mark Buxton embodies the Alchemist archetype, a visionary who transforms the raw into the sublime. The fragrance's olibanum and incense, melded with amber and vanilla, evoke a workshop where smoke and gold intertwine. They are a seeker of hidden formulas, a weaver of spells in liquid form.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layers-a waxed canvas jacket over a linen shirt, a silver ring tarnished with time. The labdanum's resinous depth mirrors their love for objects with patina, for tools that bear the marks of use. Their aesthetic is functional yet mystical, like an apothecary's vial.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of transformation, both of materials and the self. The benzoin's sweetness tempered by patchouli's earthiness reflects their conviction that growth requires both light and shadow. They value patience, the slow simmer of creation.

Relationships

They attract fellow seekers, though few can follow their leaps of intuition. Romantic partners are drawn to their quiet intensity, but may grow weary of their absences into the world of ideas. Collaborations are their true love language.

Lifestyle

Their home is a sanctuary of curiosities-dried herbs, tinctures in amber bottles. The vanilla in the fragrance lingers like the trace of a midnight experiment, a testament to their restless curiosity. They measure time in projects, not hours.

Shadow

Their pursuit of perfection can become paralysis, forever tweaking never finishing. The incense's smoky haze hints at their occasional loss of direction, when the vision overwhelms the path.

Conclusion

Free is the Alchemist's manifesto-a fragrance that whispers of molten dreams and the courage to transmute the ordinary into the extraordinary.