Junky

Junky by Jardins d'Ecrivains is a gender-neutral fragrance that opens with a clean, aromatic green burst, dominated by galbanum and cannabis, which quickly evolves into a soft, powdery floral heart. The cannabis note is faint and subtle, more suggestion than presence—far from the bold, resinous smoke one might expect from the name or inspiration. Instead, the scent becomes dominated by violet, iris, and gardenia, creating a delicate, slightly soapy floral accord with a powdery, almost baby-faced texture. The drydown reveals woody, mossy, and slightly incensey layers—cedar, vetiver, moss—giving it a faintly ancestral, bohemian mood. Despite its clean, elegant appearance, many find it odd, with some perceiving a synthetic or plasticky quality, particularly in the mid-phase. It behaves like a quietly expressive scent—subtle, evolving, and faintly disconcerting—rather than loud or sensual. Longevity is moderate, and sillage remains moderate to strong rather than overwhelming.