Name: Daddy Roelen
Brand: Roelen
Rating: 4 (53 reviews)

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Daddy by Roelen is a woody chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, the nose behind this composition is Jorge Lee. The top notes are chamomile, fennel, tarragon, and mandarin; the heart notes, lavender, oakmoss, Virginia cedar, and jasmine; and the base notes, ambergris, patchouli, tobacco, and vanilla.

miromerofernandez May 29, 2021

The creator of this gem is Jorge Lee, the genius behind much of Nishane and Navitus. Anyone who knows me knows I adore D. Roelen; his avant-garde vision and social sensibility align perfectly with my photographic style, even though it has nothing to do with perfumes. Working with this scent wasn’t easy—I knew what to expect, but I never imagined it would be so complex. I’ve never been a fan of fougères, but Daddy opens a new path in my olfactory experience. First off, it’s not made to please everyone, and I love that; it challenges all your senses. It’s a true experience to watch the oils come together with mastery, boasting beastly longevity and projection (I wouldn’t expect less from an extract). The opening is green and herbal, with a real citrus touch that evokes forests and country life. The fennel, rarely used, gives it a very interesting aniseed vibe. That classic structure breaks when you hit a potent, penetrating ambergris that disorients you, mixing repulsion and attraction. The animalic notes are accompanied by lavender, jasmine, woods, and a sharp oakmoss that locks in a sweet personality. The first hour was the hardest to accept due to its deeply herbal nature and the animalic touch of the ambergris. The base is pure artistic sensitivity: a wild tobacco, an earthy patchouli, and a soft vanilla that adds creaminess. It has vibes of Mousse Illuminée and Nuit de Bakélite (starting with neroli). Although I don’t believe in gendered scents, it tends to be very masculine, which makes it even more attractive. Perfumes like Daddy motivate me to keep learning and broaden my perspective.

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miromerofernandez May 29, 2021

The creator of this gem is Jorge Lee, the genius behind much of Nishane and Navitus. Anyone who knows me knows I adore D. Roelen; his avant-garde vision and social sensibility align perfectly with my photographic style, even though it has nothing to do with perfumes. Working with this scent wasn’t easy—I knew what to expect, but I never imagined it would be so complex. I’ve never been a fan of fougères, but Daddy opens a new path in my olfactory experience. First off, it’s not made to please everyone, and I love that; it challenges all your senses. It’s a true experience to watch the oils come together with mastery, boasting beastly longevity and projection (I wouldn’t expect less from an extract). The opening is green and herbal, with a real citrus touch that evokes forests and country life. The fennel, rarely used, gives it a very interesting aniseed vibe. That classic structure breaks when you hit a potent, penetrating ambergris that disorients you, mixing repulsion and attraction. The animalic notes are accompanied by lavender, jasmine, woods, and a sharp oakmoss that locks in a sweet personality. The first hour was the hardest to accept due to its deeply herbal nature and the animalic touch of the ambergris. The base is pure artistic sensitivity: a wild tobacco, an earthy patchouli, and a soft vanilla that adds creaminess. It has vibes of Mousse Illuminée and Nuit de Bakélite (starting with neroli). Although I don’t believe in gendered scents, it tends to be very masculine, which makes it even more attractive. Perfumes like Daddy motivate me to keep learning and broaden my perspective.

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