Buddha’s Lemon by Extrait Ordinario
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Buddha's Lemon: A Calm Yet Complex Extrait Buddha's Lemon is a new unisex extrait from Extrait Ordinario, arriving in 2026. It was composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, and it opens with a bright, peppery freshness. The top notes marry peppermint, neroli, and Timur pepper; the heart is woven around incense, labdanum, and cardamom. The base carries leather, vetiver, and moss, creating…
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- Top peppermint
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Heart
incense
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Base
leather
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About Buddha’s Lemon
Buddha's Lemon: A Calm Yet Complex Extrait
Buddha's Lemon is a new unisex extrait from Extrait Ordinario, arriving in 2026. It was composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, and it opens with a bright, peppery freshness.
The top notes marry peppermint, neroli, and Timur pepper; the heart is woven around incense, labdanum, and cardamom. The base carries leather, vetiver, and moss, creating a rounded, earthy finish.
The opening is a brisk, aromatic moment. Peppermint gives a cool bite, neroli adds the glow of orange blossom, and Timur pepper introduces a zesty, almost pink-pepper-like sparkle. The name Buddha's Lemon hints at a serene centre, but the first impression is quietly energising.
As the composition settles, the heart turns warmer and more contemplative. Incense and labdanum produce a resinous, smoky halo, while cardamom provides a soft, spicy pulse. This middle phase is where the fragrance feels most meditation-like.
The base is arguably the most tactile. Leather softens the blend, vetiver pulls it down to the earth, and moss gives a slightly damp, lichen-like texture. These final notes last and slowly breathe their way into the skin.
The accords of Buddha's Lemon include aromatic, fresh spicy, amber, woody, green, warm spicy, earthy, mossy, leather, and citrus. That may sound like a lot, but on the skin they are well-balanced, forming an extrait that feels refined rather than busy.
Unisex in nature, this 2026 extrait should appeal to those who like their fragrance to tell a story. It is not a loud scent, but it is a persistent one, with a presence built from texture and nuance.
Perfume enthusiasts with a taste for contemplative, unisex scents. It will suit anyone who enjoys incense, leather, or green woody bases, and those who appreciate the craft of a well-made extrait.
Buddha's Lemon is a delicate balance of the fresh and the smoked. It is a beautiful example of how citrus can lead into deeper, darker territories without losing its spark.
Spices Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic
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