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Eau de parfum
Milton Lloyd No. 4 Phoenix
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance character and history
Milton Lloyd No. 4 Phoenix is a unisex fragrance released in 2018. This eau de parfum from the Perfumer's Choice collection is built around a rich amber-woody profile.
The composition combines spicy expressiveness, resinous depth and cool, austere woods.
The fragrance reflects the approach of Milton Lloyd, a British brand founded in London in 1982 and known for its concept of affordable luxury. No.
4 Phoenix continues this concept: it smells distinctive, composed and full of character while retaining its accessible positioning.
The name Phoenix perfectly conveys the impression of the composition, in which warm amber nuances seem to flare up against a backdrop of dark woody accords.
Olfactory pyramid and development
No. 4 Phoenix opens with a contrast of saffron and jasmine.
The spicy dryness of saffron highlights jasmine's radiant white-floral facet, making the first minutes bright and instantly recognizable.
Amberwood and grey amber emerge at the heart of the composition.
They create a dense, warm and slightly mineral accord that gradually smooths the initial spiciness and gives the fragrance greater volume.
As it develops, the scent becomes softer without losing its intensity or inner tension.
The base is built on cedar, oakmoss and fir balsam. Cedar adds a dry woody structure, moss creates an earthy nuance, and fir balsam lends the finish a resinous coolness.
As a result, No. 4 Phoenix leaves a deep, confident and long-lasting impression.
Sillage and wearability
The fragrance is considered to have very strong sillage, making No. 4 Phoenix a good choice for those who enjoy being noticed in a room.
The composition unfolds actively and performs best in cool weather, when its amber, woody and balsamic nuances become especially expressive.
This unisex fragrance can be worn in the evening, to a celebration, concert or another occasion where a striking perfume signature is appropriate.
It can also be worn during the day, but restraint is required: its intense character is best controlled with a small number of sprays.
Specific recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not provided in the available information.
Style and similar fragrances
No. 4 Phoenix will appeal to fans of amber-woody compositions with a spicy opening and a pronounced base.
It comes across as composed, bold and gender-neutral, with white flowers that do not make the fragrance delicate, while the woody-mossy accord does not make it overly austere.
For further exploration of a similar aesthetic, consider Givago Moon River, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Hair Mist and Eyfel E 37.
Other concentrations of No. 4 Phoenix are not listed in the available information, so comparing EDT, EDP or extrait versions would be inaccurate.
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