Sei Aman

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Sei Aman worth trying?

Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, woody, lavender with Pine needles, Juniper, Lavender

The first impression

Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
woody 85%
lavender 70%
amber 60%
herbal 50%
musky 40%
fresh spicy 35%
conifer 30%
balsamic 25%

The perfumer behind it

Jacques Chabert

Jacques Chabert

Jacques Chabert is a perfumer known for his work with Aman and Molton Brown. For Aman, he created Alta, Ayom, Haru, Sei, Umbr, Vayu, and Zuac, each reflecting the brand's serene and natural ethos. He also composed Jubilant Pine & Patchouli for Molton Brown, a fragrance that balances woody and aromatic notes.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pine needles Pine needles
Juniper Juniper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Lavender Lavender
Sage Sage

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Labdanum Labdanum
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Sei Aman

Essence

The Sage archetype embodies wisdom, clarity, and a deep connection to nature. Sei Aman, with its aromatic green accords of pine needles, juniper, and sage, reflects this archetype's grounded yet enlightened spirit. The fragrance evokes the quiet confidence of one who seeks truth in the simplicity of the natural world, blending herbal freshness with woody depth.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor minimalist, organic aesthetics-linen tunics, unadorned leather sandals, and muted earth tones. Their surroundings are serene, filled with dried herbs, weathered wood, and the faint scent of incense. The fragrance's crisp pine and lavender notes mirror their preference for clean, uncluttered beauty.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of stillness and introspection. The sage and labdanum in Sei Aman speak to their reverence for ancient wisdom and the cyclical rhythms of life. They value patience, often quoting proverbs about the slow growth of cedars.

Relationships

They are the quiet confidant, the listener who offers advice only when asked. Their presence is calming, like the lavender in the fragrance's heart. Romantic partners are drawn to their steadiness, though some find their self-sufficiency intimidating.

Lifestyle

Mornings begin with meditation and a walk through dew-damp grass. They keep a journal of pressed botanicals and brew herbal teas. The cedar base of Sei Aman lingers like the trace of their presence in a sunlit study.

Shadow

Their detachment can border on aloofness, and their certainty may stifle spontaneity. The juniper's sharpness hints at a stubborn streak, an unwillingness to bend when challenged.

Conclusion

Sei Aman is the scent of a mind at peace with paradox-both invigorating and soothing, as fleeting as pine needles yet as enduring as cedarwood. It captures the Sage's gift for finding infinity in a single breath.