Hazel Nut by AMD Perfumes

Hazel Nut: a warm, spicy oriental for men from AMD Perfumes

Hazel Nut is a masculine fragrance created by AMD Perfumes and released in 2023. It is built within the Oriental Spicy family, combining dry woods, aromatic spices, and softly resinous base notes.

The opening combines Virginia cedar, bitter orange, and coriander. The heart is centred on patchouli, saffron, and clove, while the base layer uses cinnamon, benzoin, amber, and moss to give the scent a long-lasting, comforting trail.

The top notes are brisk rather than sweet: Virginia cedar gives an immediate woody frame, bitter orange contributes a touch of zest, and coriander brings an aromatic lift. The first impression is dry, fresh and quietly spicy.

In the middle, patchouli and saffron take over. Patchouli drives the earthy, slightly dark character, while saffron adds an almost leathery spiciness. Clove rounds out the heart with extra heat and a faintly balsamic feel.

The base is where Hazel Nut really warms up. Cinnamon and benzoin provide a sweet resinous blend, amber wraps the skin with a soft glow, and moss grounds the whole composition in an earthy greenness.

Key accords include warm spicy, amber, woody, earthy, patchouli, moss, citrus, cinnamon, and aromatic notes. The overall effect is rich and substantial, clearly aimed at those who prefer fragrances with depth rather than featherlight citrus colognes.

Hazel Nut currently holds an average rating of 2 out of 5, but that score is based on a single user review. With such a small sample, the rating is more a starting point than a verdict, and personal testing is really essential.

Men who enjoy spicy orientals and amber-woody bases will likely get the most from Hazel Nut. It's also a good choice for anyone looking to move away from fresh, everyday scents and try something richer and more distinctive.

Hazel Nut is a bold, classical take on a spicy oriental, with a clear arc from citrus-cedar freshness to cinnamon-amber depth. It is not a subtle fragrance, but for those who love intense, resinous perfumes, it offers plenty to explore.