BIRKHOLZ Ocean hills

BIRKHOLZ Ocean hills by BIRKHOLZ is a Woody chypre, Germany built around lime, bergamot, mint, pink pepper. The decant format lets you test the scent on skin before committing to a larger volume.

Profile: Woody chypre.

Notes: lime, bergamot, mint, pink pepper; apple, geranium, lavender, guaiac wood; cedar, patchouli, oakmoss, leather.

Evolution: cool citrus and mint flash with a peppery spark → a softened green lift over smoky wood → dry, shadowed texture of leather and moss.

Best for: Fans of a bright mint-citrus opening that moves toward moss, leather and woods may appreciate this profile; despite the name, its base is chypre-like rather than purely marine.

Origin: Germany.

Longevity: ~7 hours.