Love Letter 情书 Fukudo 浮香堂

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is Love Letter 情书 Fukudo 浮香堂 worth trying?

Love Letter 情书 by Fukudo 浮香堂 is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, white floral, floral with Magnolia Leaf, Sandalwood, Cedarwood

The first impression

Love Letter 情书 by Fukudo 浮香堂 is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Shoji Kumasaka.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
white floral 85%
floral 70%
citrus 60%
green 50%
earthy 40%
fresh 35%
aromatic 30%
yellow floral 25%
mossy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Shoji Kumasaka

Shoji Kumasaka

Shoji Kumasaka is a Japanese perfumer and the creator behind Fukudo 浮香堂, a brand that merges traditional Japanese culture with modern perfumery. His catalog includes evocative scents like Flee By Night, Love Letter, and Peony Pavilion, each inspired by literature, art, or nature. Kumasaka’s fragrances are noted for their poetic depth and delicate balance of notes.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Magnolia Leaf Magnolia Leaf
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Cedarwood Cedarwood
Bergamot Bergamot
Magnolia Magnolia
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Jasmine Jasmine
Vetiver Vetiver
Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley
Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang
Aldehydes Aldehydes

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Love Letter 情书 Fukudo 浮香堂

Essence

The Lover archetype thrives on connection, and Love Letter's woody white floral bouquet captures this tender intensity. Magnolia and jasmine evoke romantic nostalgia, while sandalwood and cedarwood provide a steadfast foundation. The fragrance is a whispered promise, a blend of vulnerability and devotion.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor soft, tactile fabrics-cashmere, brushed cotton-that invite closeness. The green freshness of magnolia leaf and bergamot mirrors their preference for understated elegance, while the aldehydes add a touch of playful sparkle. Their aesthetic is intimate, designed to draw others near.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of love, in its ability to soften even the hardest edges. The oakmoss and vetiver ground their idealism, reminding them that enduring connections require roots. Their values center on authenticity, reflected in the scent's unpretentious floralcy.

Relationships

They are generous with affection, their presence as comforting as the fragrance's lily of the valley. The ylang-ylang's sweetness speaks to their romantic nature, though the citrus keeps them from cloying. They cherish handwritten notes and lingering touches, gestures as deliberate as the perfume's balanced accords.

Lifestyle

Their days are filled with small acts of care-fresh flowers on the table, a favorite playlist for shared evenings. The scent's moderate sillage reflects their preference for closeness over grand displays. They might keep a box of letters or pressed flowers, tokens of love as layered as the fragrance.

Shadow

Their openness can leave them wounded, their heart too easily given. The green notes offer resilience, but the aldehydes hint at a fragility beneath the surface. The shadow Lover risks losing themselves in another, their identity blurred by devotion.

Conclusion

Love Letter is a scent for those who wear their heart on their sleeve, who believe in love's quiet miracles. Like the Lover, it is both delicate and enduring, a testament to the beauty of feeling deeply.