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Thameen

Chords

Chords

  • Cologne Elixir
  • Unisex
  • United Kingdom
Dhs. 799.00
Dhs. 799.00
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Artistic & Niche / Everyday Luxury, Office / Business / Daily Wear, Moderate Projection / High Projection

Top Notes: Neroli, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Tobacco
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Leather, Nagarmotha

Inspired by George Frideric Handel’s historic London residence, Chords is a refined and characterful fragrance that blends classic British elegance with modern depth. It opens with bright bergamot reminiscent of Earl Grey tea, lifted by fresh neroli and orange blossom. The heart reveals a warm, addictive blend of ylang-ylang, honey, and tobacco, adding richness and charm. As it settles, Atlas cedarwood and woodleather introduce a deeper, animalic contrast, giving the scent a smooth, sensual finish.

Product Origin: United Kingdom

Chords is part of The Britologne Collection, an amalgamation of the words British and Cologne, this fragrance reimagines the classic cologne structure with added depth and complexity. Built with bold chords and layered accords, the collection delivers enhanced projection and impressive longevity while maintaining the freshness and elegance of a traditional cologne.

Mood: Artistic & Niche / Everyday Luxury. A brilliant olfactory tribute to 18th-century "British elegance," blending the high-culture notes of Earl Grey tea (bergamot) with a sophisticated, intellectual tobacco heart. The clean, "soapy" opening of neroli and orange blossom provides a polished, upper-class freshness that feels like a refined daily signature.

Occasion: Office / Business / Daily Wear. Its bright, professional opening is non-offensive, while the steady cedarwood and leather base project an air of calm authority and stability throughout the workday. The "Earl Grey" vibe of the bergamot makes it a perfect companion for daytime city life, offering a refreshing but substantial trail in any season.

Strength & Projection: Moderate Projection / High Projection. Chords is designed to be "characterful" without being loud. It creates an elegant personal aura that is noticeable in meetings or close conversation. During the initial hour, the honey and ylang-ylang notes project vividly, radiating a warm, golden sweetness before settling into a woody skin scent.

The Connoisseur’s Comparison: "For those who admire the historical depth of Zefiro or the British refinement of 24 Old Bond Street, Chords offers a more "golden" and honeyed interpretation. It tempers its dry cedarwood with an overdose of warm tobacco and ylang-ylang, making it feel smoother and more addictive. While others lean into cold resins or sharp citrus, Chords balances "clean" neroli with "sensual" honey, resulting in a tea-and-tobacco aura rather than a simple woody scent."

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Thameen

Thameen London is a British niche perfume house blending Eastern opulence with Western sophistication. Inspired by the world’s most precious jewels, each Extrait de Parfum is crafted from the finest rare ingredients to embody timeless elegance and lasting beauty. Founded by Basel Binjabr, Thameen transforms fragrance into a true work of art — a precious jewel to wear on the skin.

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Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

Chords was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson

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