Fragrance / 2026The Benchmark by Noùmeno is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The Benchmark was launched in 2026. The nose behind this fragrance is Gruici Bogdan. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Green Notes, Bergamot, Peach, Apple and Pear; middle notes are Powdery Notes, Ylang Ylang, Osmanthus and Orris; base notes are Vanilla, Caramel, Resins, Amber and Musk. The Benchmark by Noùmeno is a unisex fragrance built around a contrast of bright fruits and rich gourmand nuances. The opening combines bergamot with pear, apple, peach, and assorted green and fruity notes, creating a fresh yet sweet introduction. The heart introduces floral tones of ylang-ylang and osmanthus alongside orris, layered with powdery and gourmand accords that add softness and fullness to the composition. In the base, amber woods and creamy woods are blended with musk, vanilla, caramel, resins, and sweet gourmand notes for a smooth, resinous, and distinctly sweet drydown.
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Shares bergamot, vanilla, musk; Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords

Shares vanilla, musk, amber; Fruity, Sweet, Powdery accords

Shares bergamot, musk; Floral, Citrus, Fruity accords

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Shares bergamot, vanilla, musk; Powdery, amber accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, vanilla; Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, vanilla; Citrus, Green, Fruity accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, osmanthus; Floral, Green, Fruity accords

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Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, vanilla; Floral, Green, Fruity accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, osmanthus; Citrus, Green, Fruity accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, musk; Green, Fruity, Powdery accords

Shares bergamot, osmanthus, vanilla; Floral, Fruity, Sweet accords

Shares bergamot, ylang-ylang, vanilla; Citrus, Fruity, Sweet accords
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