Arbolé

Dry and green at the same time: that's how Federico García Lorca describes the tree that gave this perfume its name. HIRAM GREEN Arbolé smells like a lazy afternoon in the Ibizan hinterland, where a salty wind blows through the trees, and a trace of incense lingers somewhere in the distance.

Patchouli emerges first, earthy and full, without hiding behind a citrusy opening. It has that somewhat vintage depth that immediately sets a slower rhythm for the entire composition.

Cedarwood makes it drier and more upright, while sandalwood adds a smooth, velvety texture. The woods don't feel freshly sawn; they are more reminiscent of warmed bark and furniture that has absorbed resin and smoke for years.

Hiram Green himself signs the perfume and builds it with a romantic, deliberately vintage touch. The inspiration from the poem is not just an adornment to the name: the relationship between dry and green extends throughout the development of the scent.

Vanilla and tonka later soften the patchouli and turn the woody base into a warm, powdery trail. The sweetness is present, but it doesn't feel like a dessert; more like the warmth that lingers in the air after a long afternoon.

If your patchouli needs to be clean and modern, Arbolé might seem too nostalgic. This is patchouli under cedar, sandalwood, and tonka — Lorca's dry green tree in the salty wind.