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The house of Next gifted the world with Stone in 2017. A masculine fragrance rooted in the spicy and wood families. Created within the Urban Elements collection and available in eau de toilette.
Brand country — the United Kingdom: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. Stone Next unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
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 of Stone unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Next is evident in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At the note-group layer the composition is built around Citrus, Spicy and Wood. From a family perspective the fragrance belongs to Spicy and Wood.
When the structure is mixed the notes arrive together with a glittering citrus mood: Bergamot, Black Pepper and Woody Accord. Here 3 notes sound as one integrated frame, creating a burst of citrus freshness that keeps the opening compact and balanced.
The middle and base stages are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The internal accord map is driven by these accords: Citrus, Wood and Spicy forming a compact and readable structure. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Overall Stone holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Next |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.next.co.uk |
| Year of production | 2017 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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