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Eau de parfum
Agarthi Hidden Shores
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Agarthi Hidden Shores — a coniferous-woody fragrance. Agarthi Hidden Shores is a unisex perfume from 2023 by the Italian brand Agarthi.
The composition is available in eau de parfum concentration and combines coniferous and woody facets with green, fruity, floral, balsamic and mossy nuances.
The name Hidden Shores seems to invite you to a secluded forested shore, where damp earth meets coniferous trees and the cool air is filled with the scent of resin and greenery.
It is an expressive choice for those who enjoy non-sweet, unconventional compositions with a natural character.
Character and development
From the very first moments, the fragrance feels cool and energetic: blackcurrant adds a juicy tart facet, juniper berries bring a dry spicy freshness, and pine creates a distinctive forest accord.
The opening is full-bodied, green and noticeable, without any cloying sweetness.
Geranium, immortelle and violet leaf emerge at the heart of the composition.
Geranium contributes a subtle floral nuance, immortelle brings a dry herbal warmth, while violet leaf sustains the cool green character.
Thanks to this transition, Hidden Shores retains its freshness while becoming softer and deeper.
The drydown is built around cedar, fir resin, oakmoss and vetiver.
The woody-balsamic base leaves a dry, resinous and slightly earthy trail in which the coniferous motif lingers especially long. The fragrance feels composed, confident and atmospheric.
Sillage and wearability
According to the stated characteristics, Agarthi Hidden Shores has very strong sillage, making it suitable for those who appreciate a noticeable perfume presence and an expressive scented trail.
For a first introduction, it is best to begin with a small number of sprays and see how the fragrance behaves specifically on your skin.
No precise recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing have been provided for this release.
When applying it to fabric, keep the richness of the eau de parfum in mind and use a delicate amount, especially indoors.
The fragrance is gender-neutral and may develop differently depending on skin temperature.
Its coniferous-woody character sounds especially harmonious in cool weather, on a walk, while travelling or whenever you want to emphasize your individuality.
The perfumer and its place in the collection
The composition was created by perfumer Cécile Matton.
In Hidden Shores, her signature emerges through a carefully constructed contrast: a juicy fruity opening gradually transitions into a green heart and then into a dense woody-resinous base.
Agarthi Hidden Shores reflects the direction of a brand that creates Italian unisex fragrances in eau de parfum concentration.
As an alternative for exploring a similar mood, consider Emporium Step 9, as well as other woody and coniferous compositions.
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