Close Up

Close Up is a complex, gourmand woody fragrance centered around a dark cherry and tobacco heart, with sweet, spicy, and creamy undertones. It opens with a sharp, animalic, or barn-like note that many find off-putting in the first moments, though this fades as the fragrance settles. Most users describe the heart as a rich blend of cherry, brown sugar, tonka, patchouli, and leather-like tobacco, with a dry, musky-sweet base. The scent evolves into a warm, intimate, and slightly smoky bouquet reminiscent of a vintage smokehouse or an old leather journal. Longevity is moderate to long, with a strong initial projection that fades to a close-range presence. It’s classed as unisex, with most users wearing it in colder months, particularly winter and autumn. The fragrance bears strong similarities to Ambre Narguilé and Parfum de Marly’s Oajan, sharing its resinous, gourmand tobacco profile, though it is perceived as slightly more medicinal, animalic, or dry than its counterparts. While some find it hauntingly beautiful and uniquely evocative, others report a distracting or unpleasant animalic note resembling musk or cat urine, which can make it hard to wear despite its long hold and warmly engaging dry down.