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Filippova Botanical Perfumery Седьмое Чувство
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
About Filippova Botanical Perfumery Seventh Sense
Filippova Botanical Perfumery Seventh Sense is a rich unisex fragrance in parfum, or extrait, concentration.
The composition was released in 2018 by the Belarusian brand Filippova Botanical Perfumery, which focuses on expressive artisanal perfumery and a thoughtful approach to natural imagery.
The name of the composition sounds symbolic: the fragrance seems to invite you to trust your intuition and perceive the world around you not only rationally.
Its character is built on a contrast of vibrant citrus facets, green freshness, floral softness, and a warm woody-spicy base.
Character and olfactive profile
In terms of its olfactive character, Seventh Sense belongs to the fougère and green fragrance families.
The composition also reveals citrus, floral, white-floral, spicy, and woody nuances, so the fragrance develops in layers rather than being reduced to a single dominant note.
The opening is bright and fresh: green mandarin, orange, and verbena create a juicy, slightly sparkling accord.
Then the citrus transparency gives way to a softer and more unusual heart, where osmanthus meets pine and ylang-ylang.
This combination brings a sense of natural coolness, floral creaminess, and a subtle exotic nuance all at once.
Notes pyramid and development
The top notes are green mandarin, orange, and verbena. The heart consists of osmanthus, pine, and ylang-ylang, while tonka bean and vetiver form the base.
On the skin, the fragrance gradually moves from citrus freshness to a green woody profile, then becomes warmer, deeper, and softer.
The contrast between the airy opening and the expressive trail is particularly intriguing: the light citrus accord quickly gains support from coniferous, floral, and earthy-woody nuances.
Tonka bean softens the drydown with sweetish spiciness, while vetiver adds a dry elegance and lasting character.
The perfumer and the fragrance’s place in the brand’s style
Seventh Sense was created by perfumer Ksenia Filippova.
The artistic approach is especially apparent in the combination of materials that are rarely perceived as an obvious pairing: juicy citrus, coniferous pine, white-floral ylang-ylang, and warm tonka bean.
For Filippova Botanical Perfumery, this release exemplifies an independent approach to fragrance creation: it does not strive for simple versatility, but offers a distinctive image and a carefully considered progression of facets.
Seventh Sense will appeal to those who value natural motifs, a pronounced individuality, and fragrances with a strong presence.
Sillage, wearability, and dosage
The fragrance is described as having a very strong sillage, so Seventh Sense is best experienced in cool weather, spacious interiors, and outdoors.
It is especially suitable for autumn, winter, and early spring, when coniferous, vetiver-woody, and tonka accords sound fuller.
As this is an extrait with an intense character, it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays and gradually find a comfortable dosage.
No precise recommendations for applying this fragrance to skin or clothing are provided, so it is best to rely on your own perception and take its very strong sillage into account.
The fragrance is presented as unisex and can unfold beautifully regardless of gender, highlighting the wearer’s style and mood.
Similar fragrances
If you enjoy green, fougère, and woody compositions with character, consider Jacques Fath Le Loden, Hermès Equipage, and Azzaro Oh La La.
They do not replicate Seventh Sense, but may appeal to you with their expressive classic mood, fresh facets, and pronounced structure.
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