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Home Fragrances Roads Core Collection Bitter End

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Roads Bitter End

Gender:

Unisex

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

If you are looking for a fragrance that transports you to Ireland’s wild, windswept coastlines, Roads Bitter End is exactly what you need.

This unisex extrait, launched in 2014 by Irish niche house Roads, became part of the iconic Core Collection.

Inspired by the rugged beauty of western Ireland, it breathes with the freshness of rocky shores and green hills.

Creation Story

The Roads brand, founded by Danielle Ryan, is known for its philosophy of travel and connection with nature.

Perfumer Celso Fadelli created Bitter End, masterfully bringing the concept to life: a bracing, fresh fragrance, like a sea breeze.

It belongs to the Fougère and Green fragrance families, emphasizing its natural, herbaceous character.

Character and Sillage

Despite its Perfume Extract concentration, Bitter End has a very subtle, almost intimate sillage.

It is a whisper of a fragrance that unfolds close to the skin—an ideal choice for those who appreciate personal space and natural elegance.

Versatile in nature, it is suitable for both business meetings and romantic dates, adding energy and charm.

Similar Fragrances

If you enjoy Roads Bitter End, consider Cote Bastide Fig Leaves with its fig accent, The New Jerusalem Henna with its spicy nuances, or The New Jerusalem Holy—another unusual unisex fougère.

Learn more about the fragrance and the brand on the official website.

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The composition opens with a vibrant green accord: fern, grass, and mint create the impression of a freshly mown meadow.

At its heart, fig leaf, olive, and thyme unfold, adding a spicy fruity touch.

A base of oakmoss, vetiver, and violet leaf lends lasting power and earthy depth, completing the impression of a cool, green fragrance.

Celso Fadelli
Creative Director

Gender	Unisex
Brand	Roads
Segment	Niche perfumery
Country	Ireland
Website	http://www.roads.co/
Year of production	2014
Status	Produced
Concentration	Perfume extract

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Composition pyramid

Fern

Grass

Mint

Fig Leaf

Olive

Thyme

Oak moss

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Violet leaf

Top notes

Fern Grass Mint

Heart notes

Fig Leaf Olive Thyme

Base notes

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Families

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