Cyprus The Motley by The Motley

Cyprus The Motley

For Men
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is Cyprus The Motley worth trying?

Cyprus by The Motley is a Chypre fragrance for men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, amber, warm spicy with Pine needles, Ambergris, Ginger
woody amber warm spicy

The first impression

Cyprus by The Motley is a Chypre fragrance for men. Cyprus was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacqueline Steele.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
amber 85%
warm spicy 70%
aromatic 60%
animalic 50%
balsamic 40%
conifer 35%

The perfumer behind it

Jacqueline Steele

Jacqueline Steele

Jacqueline Steele is a perfumer who has contributed to both The Motley and Women In Mind collections. For The Motley, she developed Atlas, Bergamo, Cyprus, Oud, and Palo Santo, each inspired by distinct locations or materials. She also created Harlem Rose and London Fields for Women In Mind, showcasing her versatility across different themes.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Pine needles Pine needles
Ambergris Ambergris
Ginger Ginger
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Cyprus The Motley

Essence

The Sovereign commands respect with quiet authority. Cyprus The Motley’s pine, amber, and cedar notes evoke a regal forest-timeless, grounded, and imposing. This is a fragrance for those who lead without raising their voice.

Style & Aesthetic

Tailored coats, polished boots, and heirloom watches define their wardrobe. The scent’s conifer sharpness aligns with their preference for precision and understated luxury.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in legacy and integrity. Like the amber in the fragrance, they value warmth but refuse to compromise their principles. Their word is their bond.

Relationships

Colleagues admire their fairness; lovers are drawn to their steadfastness. The animalic undertones suggest a private intensity beneath the composed exterior.

Lifestyle

Days are structured-morning briefings, evening cigars. The fragrance clings to leather-bound planners and oak-paneled offices, a signature as deliberate as their decisions.

Shadow

Their rigidity can border on coldness. The balsamic notes hint at a vulnerability they rarely show, buried beneath duty.

Conclusion

Cyprus The Motley is a crown in liquid form. For the Sovereign, it’s an olfactory emblem of power worn with grace.

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