FRAGRANCE
THE PACKAGING
Designed for stylish global nomads , the meticulously crafted , matt black canister recalls the smooth curve of a cigar tube , with the perfume secretly concealed within , for a covert mission . Nick Saunders comments : “ A true gentleman has a love affair with intriguing gadgets . The inspiration came from the cigar and whisky notes that our Master Perfumer had infused into the fragrance . The atomiser is intentionally suggestive of the shape and texture of both the silencer from a vintage spy movie and the cigar tube of an Epicure No . 2 .”
The compact , robust aluminium case has a removable base and a tactile grip detail around the cap . It contains a refillable glass atomiser . At 12ml , it complies with airline restrictions for carryon liquids . Refillable and recyclable to lessen waste , the 125ml aluminium bottle comes with a matching black funnel for decanting and provides up to ten refills .
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“ Q has been a labour of love for the past five years ,” says Jonny Long , “ it has been a slow , gradual process of iterative improvement , going back and forth with our Master Perfumer , François . From day one on this journey with Saunders & Long , Nick and I agreed we ’ d never settle on the scent until we were both satisfied . That day finally came . We both smiled , because we knew it was the one : it was formula Q .”
THE FRAGRANCE NOTES
TOP NOTES : Pink Pepper , Bergamot , Basil , Nutmeg , Mandarin , Grapefruit
HEART NOTES : Tobacco Accord , Olibanum , Geranium , Cedar wood , Lavender
BASE NOTES : Haitian Vetiver , Patchouli , Amber , Precious Woods
Q EAU DE TOILETTE , THE SET - £ 195 ( 12ml refillable atomiser , 125ml bottle + black funnel )
Q EAU DE TOILETTE REFILL - £ 105 for 125ml
Q EAU DE TOILETTE TRAVEL CASE - £ 100
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