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Mood For Art Men is a men's fragrance by Annayake, released in 2023.
The composition is presented as an eau de toilette and belongs to the aromatic and fougère families, combining freshness, green nuances, and a pronounced woody base.
This release reflects Annayake's aesthetic particularly well: the brand combines refined Japanese philosophy with sophisticated French perfumery.
The brand was founded in 1988 under the umbrella of the Japanese cosmetics group POLA Orbis Group, which is why its fragrances often convey a pursuit of harmony, clean lines, and a thoughtful balance between minimalism and sensuality.
Mood For Art Men opens with an energetic, fresh impression: a citrusy spark of bergamot meets the cool spiciness of cardamom.
This opening gives the composition a focused, contemporary character and quickly draws attention without becoming overly sweet.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes greener and more expansive.
Lavender adds classic fougère cleanliness, violet softens the scent with a light powdery nuance, while wormwood supports the composition with a dry, bitter-herbal accent.
Tonka bean and vetiver emerge in the base.
Tonka lends softness and roundness to the drydown, while vetiver preserves a dry, woody-earthy character, allowing the fragrance to leave a noticeable and fairly rich impression.
Mood For Art Men is positioned as a masculine fragrance and will appeal to those who enjoy aromatic fougères with green, spicy, and woody facets.
This is not a discreet office companion, but a more noticeable choice for a confident image, dates, evening outings, and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
According to the fragrance profile, its sillage is rated as very strong.
Application should therefore be approached with care: the database does not specify a precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin and clothing, and the intensity is best assessed individually on your own skin, starting with a small amount.
No information is available about other concentrations of Mood For Art Men.
The perfumer's name is also not listed for this release, so it is more accurate to assess the composition through its olfactory structure: a fresh citrus-spicy opening, a herbal-floral heart, and a distinctive vetiver-and-tonka trail.
For further exploration, consider Oriflame Ascendant, as well as Roja Parfums Scandal Pour Homme and Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Holo.
When comparing them with Mood For Art Men, pay particular attention to the balance of freshness, spice, green nuances, and the density of the woody base.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition opens with bergamot and cardamom: citrus lends radiance to the opening, while the spicy accent makes it more expressive.
Lavender, violet and wormwood unfold at the heart, creating a green, herbal and softly floral accord.
Lavender supports the fragrance's fougère character, violet adds a delicate powdery facet, while wormwood enhances its dry freshness.
Tonka bean and vetiver emerge in the base, combining gentle warmth with a woody, earthy nuance.
Overall, the pyramid is built on the contrast between a fresh opening, a cool herbal heart and a rich, lingering trail.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Annayake |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Japan |
| Website | http://www.annayake.fr |
| Year of production | 2023 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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