Sequoia Abbott New York City

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016
Strong
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Sequoia by Abbott New York City is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Sequoia was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
warm spicy 85%
amber 70%
smoky 60%
balsamic 50%
fresh spicy 40%
powdery 35%

About the Perfumer

Antoine Lie

Antoine Lie

Antoine Lie is a French perfumer trained at Givaudan and known for his work with brands like Burberry and Avon. His style often blends bold contrasts, pairing fresh or woody accords with unexpected gourmand or metallic touches. He created the earthy, resinous Sequoia for Abbott New York City and the spicy, incense-laced Sword for CZAR, showcasing his skill with complex, atmospheric compositions.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Cedar Cedar
Incense Incense
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Pepper Pepper
Unique Character

Sequoia Abbott New York City by Abbott New York City offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Sequoia Abbott New York City embodies the distinctive style of Abbott New York City while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Sequoia Abbott New York City

Essence

The person who favors Sequoia Abbott New York City is one who thrives on movement, discovery, and the scent of uncharted territory. This fragrance-woody, urban, yet subtly wild-speaks to the soul of the Explorer, an archetype defined by curiosity, independence, and a refusal to be confined by convention. Like the towering redwoods that inspire its name, they stand rooted in strength but stretch ever upward, seeking new heights.

This is someone who resists stagnation, who finds comfort not in routine but in the thrill of the unknown. They are drawn to the pulse of cities, the silence of forests, the tension between civilization and wilderness. Their life is a series of departures and arrivals, each leaving a trace of their presence, yet never fully settling.

Style & Aesthetic

Their tastes are eclectic, mirroring their restless spirit. They favor textures that tell a story-worn leather, raw linen, aged brass. Their wardrobe is a curated archive of travels: a tailored coat from Berlin, a handwoven scarf from Marrakech, boots that have trekked through both cobblestone streets and mountain trails. They appreciate craftsmanship but disdain excess; luxury, to them, is in utility and authenticity.

In art and music, they gravitate toward the avant-garde, the experimental, the sounds and images that refuse easy categorization. Jazz improvisation, post-punk dissonance, abstract expressionism-these are their companions, reflecting their own resistance to fixed definitions.

They are not tourists; they are travelers. They do not seek escape but immersion. Their home is wherever they lay their head, though they may keep a small apartment in some vibrant city-a base camp, not a tether. Their work is often fluid: freelance, entrepreneurial, or tied to movement-photography, writing, design, or guiding others through the landscapes they know so well.

They thrive in liminal spaces-train stations at dawn, airport lounges, dimly lit bars where strangers become confidants for a night. They are collectors of moments, not things.

Philosophy & Values

Their guiding principle is simple yet profound: Life is not meant to be lived in one place, in one way. They distrust dogma, whether political, spiritual, or social. They are not anarchists, but they are skeptics-questioning institutions, traditions, and even their own convictions.

They value freedom above all else-not as mere rebellion, but as a necessity for growth. To them, stagnation is a slow death. They believe in the transformative power of experience, in the wisdom gained from seeing the world through many eyes. Yet this very idealism can become a trap; their pursuit of novelty sometimes blinds them to the depth that comes from staying.

Relationships

Their relationships are intense but transient, marked by deep connection rather than permanence. They attract others effortlessly-their energy is magnetic, their stories intoxicating. But they resist being tied down, fearing that commitment will clip their wings.

They love fiercely but fleetingly, leaving behind a trail of admirers who remember them as a force of nature. Some resent them for this; others accept it as the price of knowing someone so alive. Their closest bonds are with fellow wanderers-those who understand that love does not always mean staying.

Shadow

Yet for all their brilliance, the Explorer has a shadow-one that haunts their steps. Their aversion to settling can become a form of avoidance, a fear of confronting the parts of life that require stillness. They mistake motion for growth, confusing new horizons with true evolution.

They may grow weary, though they seldom admit it. The same curiosity that fuels them can leave them scattered, unable to commit to a path long enough to master it. Their relationships, though rich, may lack the depth that comes from weathering storms together. And in quieter moments, they may wonder if they are running toward something or simply away.

Conclusion

The true challenge for this person is not to stop exploring but to learn when to pause-to recognize that roots do not always mean imprisonment. The scent of Sequoia Abbott lingers, a reminder that even the tallest trees are grounded.

They are at their best when they allow themselves to be both wild and rooted, when they understand that the greatest journeys are not always outward but inward. If they can embrace this duality, they become not just a wanderer, but a sage of the road-one who moves not from emptiness, but from fullness.