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Exaltatum London Riverwalk
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Exaltatum London Riverwalk — a green chypre fragrance
Exaltatum London Riverwalk is a niche unisex perfume in extrait concentration, released in 2021.
The composition was created by perfumer Eglė Vaitkevičė and combines chypre, woody, floral and aromatic facets.
This is an expressive fragrance with a very powerful sillage, designed for those who love distinctive and characterful perfume accords.
The character and style of the composition
Riverwalk unfolds like a walk through a damp urban garden: fresh citrus and green leaves gradually give way to dry woody nuances, herbal bitterness and mossy depth.
It combines the coolness of foliage, resinous density and elegant floral softness, making the fragrance equally compelling on women’s and men’s skin.
The perfume reflects the aesthetic of Exaltatum London, a young niche house founded in 2018 and inspired by the spirit of the British capital.
Riverwalk feels like a modern interpretation of the green chypre: not retro and austere, but layered, rich and slightly avant-garde.
How it develops on the skin
At the opening, the fragrance feels bright and cool, thanks to bergamot and lemon, while fig leaf adds a green, slightly milky nuance.
In the heart, cedar, neroli, chrysanthemum, fir balsam, wormwood and ylang-ylang emerge, making the composition simultaneously herbal, resinous and floral.
The dry-down becomes deeper and warmer: benzoin, coumarin, oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver create a long-lasting woody-mossy base.
Wearability and sillage
Thanks to its extrait concentration, Riverwalk has a very powerful sillage and a pronounced presence.
It is best to start with a cautious dosage: one spray on the skin is enough, while when applying it to clothing, bear in mind its high concentration and use the minimum number of sprays.
The manufacturer does not provide precise dosage recommendations for skin or fabric, so it is best to adjust the intensity gradually.
The fragrance is especially well suited to cool spring days, autumn and mild winter, when its woody, mossy and balsamic notes unfold with greater depth.
It is ideal for evening walks, cultural events and occasions when you want to highlight your individuality rather than blend into the crowd.
Similar fragrances
If you enjoy green chypre compositions with a woody base, Balmain Vent Vert is worth exploring next.
Guerlain Coriolan Men and Balmain Ivoire de Balmain are also interesting options for comparison — they offer a fresh perspective on the interplay of greenery, moss, dry woods and floral nuances.
Other concentrations of Riverwalk are not listed in the database, so it is impossible to compare the EDT, EDP or an alternative version.
Nevertheless, it is precisely the extrait format and powerful sillage that make this release especially appealing to fans of rich niche perfumery.
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