City Of Winds Subhi Khalilbayov

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2023

At a glance

Is City Of Winds Subhi Khalilbayov worth trying?

City of Winds by Subhi Khalilbayov is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
aromatic, green, fruity with Bergamot, Mint, Black Currant

The first impression

City of Winds by Subhi Khalilbayov is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. City of Winds was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Subhi Khalilbayov. Top notes are Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant; middle notes are Sea water and Green Apple; base notes are Mineral notes, Vetiver and Patchouli.

What shapes the scent

aromatic 100%
green 85%
fruity 70%
woody 60%
fresh spicy 50%
citrus 40%
earthy 35%
marine 30%
mineral 25%
patchouli 20%

The perfumer behind it

Subhi Khalilbayov

Subhi Khalilbayov

Subhi Khalilbayov is an Azerbaijani perfumer and founder of his eponymous brand. His catalog includes diverse scents such as 1990 Nostalgia, American Cake, Arabian Leather, and Berrybomb. He often draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and personal memories, creating fragrances that range from gourmand to leathery. His work is known for its bold and distinctive character.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Mint Mint
Black Currant Black Currant

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Sea water Sea water
Green Apple Green Apple

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Mineral notes Mineral notes
Vetiver Vetiver
Patchouli Patchouli

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of City Of Winds Subhi Khalilbayov

Essence

City Of Winds embodies the Explorer-a fragrance for those who chase horizons. The bergamot and mint evoke train platforms at dawn, while marine notes suggest sails snapping open. This is a scent for movement, for the space between departure and arrival.

They are restless in the best way, treating life as a series of waypoints rather than destinations. The vetiver and patchouli base grounds them, but the green apple ensures they never stay rooted too long.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is practical but stylish-a well-cut trench, boots made for walking. They favor layers that can be added or shed as quickly as plans change. Their accessories are functional: a passport case, a foldable umbrella.

Their living space is minimalist, with souvenirs serving as the only decor-a seashell from Crete, a subway map framed as art. Suitcases are never fully unpacked.

Philosophy & Values

They believe curiosity is the highest virtue. The mineral notes reflect their love of unvarnished truth, whether it’s a back-alley falafel stand or a conversation with a stranger. Routine feels like a cage to them.

Yet the black currant’s tartness reveals their self-awareness-they know wanderlust can be escapism. They strive to travel deeper, not just farther.

Relationships

Their social circle is global and ever-shifting. Romantic partners are often fellow travelers, though they occasionally fall for homebodies who anchor them temporarily. Friends know to expect postcards but not weekly calls.

They struggle with commitment, not out of fear but because they hate promising what they might not want tomorrow. The sea water note speaks to their ebb and flow.

Lifestyle

They work remotely or in fields that reward mobility-photography, import/export, travel writing. Mornings might find them in a Budapest cafe or a Tokyo capsule hotel. They’ve mastered the art of packing in ten minutes.

Free time is for getting lost-on purpose. They’ll take the long route just to see a new street.

Shadow

Their shadow is rootlessness. The patchouli’s earthiness hints at a buried longing for home, even if they can’t define where that is. They must learn that exploration can be inward, too.

Conclusion

City Of Winds is the scent of a life in motion, a reminder that not all who wander are lost-but some are, and that’s okay. It’s for those who find themselves in the going.