It's Complicated Retrouvailles by Retrouvailles

It's Complicated Retrouvailles

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is It's Complicated Retrouvailles worth trying?

It's Complicated by Retrouvailles is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, warm spicy, amber with Saffron, Cinnamon, Grapefruit
woody warm spicy amber

The first impression

It's Complicated by Retrouvailles is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. It's Complicated was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are Saffron, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus; base notes are Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
warm spicy 85%
amber 70%
leather 60%
aromatic 50%
cinnamon 40%
citrus 35%
fresh spicy 30%
patchouli 25%
balsamic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Jérôme Epinette

Jérôme Epinette

Jérôme Epinette is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for a wide range of brands. His catalog includes Geranium, Neroli, and Oakmoss for ARKET, as well as Egyptian Smoke and Nordic Fougère for Alfred Dunhill. He also composed Arabesque Wood, Belsize Beat, and Bonbon Tree for & Other Stories. Epinette is known for his versatile and accessible style.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Saffron Saffron
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cedarwood Cedarwood
Cashmere Wood Cashmere Wood
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Papyrus Papyrus

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Leather Leather
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Balsam Fir Balsam Fir

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of It's Complicated Retrouvailles

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into gold, and this fragrance-with its saffron-cinnamon sparkle and leather-amber depth-embodies that metamorphic magic. It’s Complicated is a potion of contrasts, where grapefruit’s brightness dances with patchouli’s shadow.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear tailored asymmetry: a velvet blazer with raw-edged silk, or a vintage watch paired with modern minimalism. Their palette blends spice-market hues-ochre, burnt sienna-with the cool neutrality of papyrus and cashmere wood.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the beauty of paradox. The fragrance’s balance between spicy warmth and balsamic resin mirrors their conviction that opposites contain hidden harmonies.

Relationships

They draw people who crave depth but may struggle with their mercurial nature. The leather base suggests a protective layer, softened only for those who prove patient.

Lifestyle

Their workspace is a curated chaos-vials of ink, half-read philosophy books, a copper espresso maker. Evenings are for intimate salons where ideas ferment like tonka bean’s slow unfurling.

Shadow

Their love of complexity can become indecision. The cardamom’s fleeting zest warns of a tendency to overthink, leaving opportunities to evaporate.

Conclusion

It’s Complicated is the scent of intellectual seduction-a testament to the Alchemist’s art of turning life’s tangles into gilded threads.

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