Cape Andaman
Bergamot and neroli over warm resin, drawn from a December regatta on Phuket's Andaman coast.
Perfumer: Eak Chieochalakom
In December, racing yachts from around the world gather at the marinas of Phuket on the Andaman coast, and the humid air carries the scent of citrus and neroli colognes worn by sailors and spectators. Cape Andaman takes its cue from that regatta week: the excitement of the race, long-standing maritime traditions, and the sharp dress of the crowd on the docks.
Bitter-edged bergamot and green, floral neroli open with a lightness that cuts through heavy heat. Labdanum adds a warm, resinous sweetness, while ambergris brings a smooth, faintly saline roundness, so the freshness has something solid beneath it.
The contrast between bright citrus and dense resin feels like moving between a sun-struck pier and the shade cast by a polished hull.
