Platinum 22 Floris

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring, Fall
Best Season
Office
Best For

Fragrance Story

Platinum 22 by Floris is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Platinum 22 was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Leslie Gauthier. Top notes are Iris, Lime and Black Currant; middle notes are Black Pepper, Black Tea, Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bean, Cedar, Amber and Musk.

Composition Profile

iris 100%
powdery 85%
woody 70%
amber 60%
fresh spicy 50%
aromatic 40%
violet 35%
vanilla 30%
earthy 25%
green 20%

About the Perfumer

Leslie Gauthier

Leslie Gauthier

Leslie Gauthier has composed fragrances for BY SHAMS PERFUMES, Boitown, Emanuel Ungaro, Eudora, Floris, L'Bel, and Nonfiction. Her work includes Scorpio, Plum & Black Tea, Emanuel Ungaro For Him, and Forget Me Not. She demonstrates range across zodiac-inspired, gourmand, and classic masculine scents.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Iris Iris
Lime Lime
Black Currant Black Currant

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Black Pepper Black Pepper
Black Tea Black Tea
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Clary Sage Clary Sage
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Cedar Cedar
Amber Amber
Musk Musk

Character Profile

The Sage Archetype: Portrait of Platinum 22 Floris

Essence

The Sage archetype seeks truth, clarity, and understanding. Platinum 22 embodies this through its cool, analytical iris and lime opening-a sharp, intellectual brightness that cuts through confusion. The black tea and violet leaf heart adds a layer of contemplative depth, like a scholar lost in thought in a quiet library. The powdery, woody base of tonka and cedar grounds the intellect in quiet confidence.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is understated elegance: tailored blazers in dove gray, crisp white shirts, and simple silver jewelry. They favor clean lines and quality fabrics over flashy trends. Their home is a sanctuary of books, fresh flowers, and soft lamplight. They are the person who always has a notebook and a well-chosen pen, their aesthetic a reflection of their ordered, thoughtful mind.

Philosophy & Values

They value knowledge above all else, believing that understanding is the key to freedom. They are lifelong learners, always asking questions and seeking new perspectives. Integrity and precision are their guiding principles; they speak carefully and mean what they say. They find beauty in logic and truth, and they are suspicious of dogma and easy answers.

Relationships

In relationships, they are a patient listener and a wise counselor. They attract those who seek clarity and honest feedback. They are not effusive with emotion, but their loyalty is absolute. They need a partner who respects their need for solitude and intellectual space, someone who can engage in deep conversation without demanding constant attention.

Lifestyle

Their life is structured around quiet rituals: morning coffee with a book, afternoon walks in nature, evening journaling. They prefer small gatherings of interesting people to large parties. They might be found in a museum, a botanical garden, or a workshop learning a new skill. Their habits are deliberate, each one chosen to cultivate peace and understanding.

Shadow

The Sage's shadow is the risk of becoming detached and overly critical. They can retreat so far into their own mind that they lose touch with the messy, emotional realities of life. Their pursuit of perfection can lead to paralysis, and their love of analysis can become a weapon of cold judgment against themselves and others.

Conclusion

Platinum 22 is the scent of a mind at work, a fragrance for those who find their power in clarity and quiet wisdom. It is a reminder that the most profound truths are often found not in noise, but in the thoughtful, patient unfolding of understanding.