Masae Aida No Tebukuro Phronema Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Masae Aida no Tebukuro by Phronema Perfumes is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Masae Aida no Tebukuro was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Weston Adam. Top notes are Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lemon, Celery Seeds, Black Pepper, Caraway, Raspberry, Blackberry, Hazelnut, Orange Blossom and Star Anise; middle notes are Artemisia, Jasmine, Honey, Lavender, Heliotrope, Immortelle, Rose, Tobacco, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Ambrette (Musk Mallow); base notes are Castoreum, Civet, Leather, Ambergris, Birch Tar, Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum Sacra Resin Green, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Amber, Coumarin, Labdanum, Oakmoss, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Composition Profile

leather 100%
animalic 85%
musky 70%
aromatic 60%
amber 50%
woody 40%
smoky 35%
fresh spicy 30%
sweet 25%
powdery 20%

About the Perfumer

Weston Adam

Weston Adam

Weston Adam is the founder and perfumer behind Phronema Perfumes, a brand exploring philosophical and emotional themes through scent. He has created all listed fragrances for the house, including Adam's Lament, Audition, and Being-towards-death. His work often features dark, contemplative accords and unconventional materials.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Aldehydes Aldehydes
Lemon Lemon
Celery Seeds Celery Seeds
Black Pepper Black Pepper
Caraway Caraway
Raspberry Raspberry
Blackberry Blackberry
Hazelnut Hazelnut
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Star Anise Star Anise

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Artemisia Artemisia
Jasmine Jasmine
Honey Honey
Lavender Lavender
Heliotrope Heliotrope
Immortelle Immortelle
Rose Rose
Tobacco Tobacco
Clary Sage Clary Sage
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Tuberose Tuberose
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Ambrette (Musk Mallow) Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Castoreum Castoreum
Civet Civet
Leather Leather
Ambergris Ambergris
Birch Tar Birch Tar
Musk Musk
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Olibanum Sacra Resin Green Olibanum Sacra Resin Green
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Myrrh Myrrh
Amber Amber
Coumarin Coumarin
Labdanum Labdanum
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Cedar Cedar
Patchouli Patchouli
Vetiver Vetiver
Unique Character

Masae Aida No Tebukuro Phronema Perfumes by Phronema Perfumes 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

Masae Aida No Tebukuro Phronema Perfumes embodies the distinctive style of Phronema Perfumes while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Masae Aida No Tebukuro Phronema Perfumes

Essence

The Wanderer journeys through the unknown, seeking meaning in the margins. Masae Aida no Tebukuro is a complex, almost overwhelming tapestry of notes-from bright bergamot and aldehydes to dark leather, animalic musk, and smoky birch tar. It is a scent of contrasts: the sweetness of raspberry and honey against the bitterness of black pepper and artemisia, the softness of jasmine against the rawness of castoreum. It is a fragrance that refuses to be pinned down, always shifting, always revealing new layers.

Style & Aesthetic

The Wanderer's style is eclectic and layered, a patchwork of influences from their travels. They favor worn leather, vintage finds, and functional clothing-cargo pants, sturdy boots, oversized sweaters. Their wardrobe is built for movement and comfort, but with an artistic edge: a scarf from a Moroccan souk, a hat from a Japanese market. They carry their history in their clothes, each piece a story, a memory, a fragment of a larger journey.

Philosophy & Values

The Wanderer believes in the beauty of impermanence and the wisdom of the road. They value freedom, authenticity, and the experience of the unknown. Their philosophy is that home is not a place but a state of mind, and that true understanding comes from stepping outside one's comfort zone. They are drawn to the raw, the real, and the unfiltered-the scent of rain on asphalt, the taste of street food, the sound of a foreign language.

Relationships

The Wanderer forms deep but transient connections. They are open and curious, easily making friends with strangers, but struggle with commitment. Their relationships are intense and meaningful, but often short-lived, as the call of the road pulls them away. They need partners who understand their need for freedom and who are willing to join them on their journeys, even if only for a while.

Lifestyle

Their life is a series of journeys, both physical and inner. They might be a photographer, a writer, or a musician, documenting their travels through art. Their home is a temporary base, filled with souvenirs and mementos. They practice minimalism, owning only what they can carry. Their rituals are simple: a morning stretch, a journal entry, a cup of tea brewed on a camp stove. They find beauty in the transient and the imperfect.

Shadow

The Wanderer's shadow is rootlessness and avoidance. Their fear of commitment can lead to a life of perpetual motion, never allowing them to build lasting foundations. They may use travel as an escape from facing their own shadows, always moving before things get too real. At their worst, they become lonely, disconnected, and unable to find peace anywhere, mistaking movement for progress.

Conclusion

Masae Aida no Tebukuro is the scent of the Wanderer-a fragrance that defies easy categorization, just like the soul it represents. It is for those who embrace the unknown and who find beauty in the raw, the complex, and the transient. Like the Wanderer, it is a presence that leaves a lasting impression, a trail of stories waiting to be told.