The Jade line
Perfumer: Nathale Lorson
In this formula velvety woods meet for dark smooth coffee and take their time lounging in the spicy vetiver shade.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An early meeting before the room fills: papers arranged, an espresso cooling nearby, conversation kept low and deliberate. The dark coffee and soft fruit suggest warmth at close quarters, while vetiver and woods give that warmth a composed, businesslike edge.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the coffee and plum can feel warm without becoming overly sweet. Start with one or two sprays on the torso or wrists for a restrained presence; assess the diffusion on your skin before adding more, particularly in a shared workspace.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dark coffee, dried-fruit richness and textured woods, but who prefer their gourmand fragrances grounded rather than sugary. It also suits vetiver enthusiasts looking for a softer, fruitier counterpoint to the root’s earthy character.
Release year
2016
The nose
Nathalie Lorson is known for compositions that balance tactile richness with clear structure, from the spare, dark vetiver of Lalique Encre Noire to the coffee-floral sweetness of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, which she co-created. In The Smart Set, she brings coffee, plum and woods into an earthy vetiver framework, keeping the gourmand aspect restrained.
MINT’s story
M.INT is an Italian-registered perfume house founded by Helen and Serge Mints. Its philosophy centers on fragrance as an emotional trigger, favoring imaginative compositions and the founders’ own creative preferences over trend-following or broad appeal.
The Smart Set’s concept
The Smart Set was conceived around the idea of professional style and quiet assurance. Its composition places earthy, spicy vetiver at the center, softening it with plum and surrounding it with woods, patchouli and understated coffee. The contrast gives its business-minded concept a warmer, more tactile expression.
Extra info
Coffee appears in the published base notes rather than the opening, alongside vetiver and patchouli. Plum sits in the heart with clove, giving the fragrance’s edible character a spicy structure rather than a dessert-like emphasis.
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The Jade line
Perfumer: Nathale Lorson
In this formula velvety woods meet for dark smooth coffee and take their time lounging in the spicy vetiver shade.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An early meeting before the room fills: papers arranged, an espresso cooling nearby, conversation kept low and deliberate. The dark coffee and soft fruit suggest warmth at close quarters, while vetiver and woods give that warmth a composed, businesslike edge.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring or autumn weather, when the coffee and plum can feel warm without becoming overly sweet. Start with one or two sprays on the torso or wrists for a restrained presence; assess the diffusion on your skin before adding more, particularly in a shared workspace.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to dark coffee, dried-fruit richness and textured woods, but who prefer their gourmand fragrances grounded rather than sugary. It also suits vetiver enthusiasts looking for a softer, fruitier counterpoint to the root’s earthy character.
Release year
2016
The nose
Nathalie Lorson is known for compositions that balance tactile richness with clear structure, from the spare, dark vetiver of Lalique Encre Noire to the coffee-floral sweetness of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, which she co-created. In The Smart Set, she brings coffee, plum and woods into an earthy vetiver framework, keeping the gourmand aspect restrained.
MINT’s story
M.INT is an Italian-registered perfume house founded by Helen and Serge Mints. Its philosophy centers on fragrance as an emotional trigger, favoring imaginative compositions and the founders’ own creative preferences over trend-following or broad appeal.
The Smart Set’s concept
The Smart Set was conceived around the idea of professional style and quiet assurance. Its composition places earthy, spicy vetiver at the center, softening it with plum and surrounding it with woods, patchouli and understated coffee. The contrast gives its business-minded concept a warmer, more tactile expression.
Extra info
Coffee appears in the published base notes rather than the opening, alongside vetiver and patchouli. Plum sits in the heart with clove, giving the fragrance’s edible character a spicy structure rather than a dessert-like emphasis.