27.9 | Lapel | Eau de Parfum
Defining Presence
Lapel is crisp and modern, yet timeless. It opens with bergamot and pineapple, lifted by
the subtle edge of pink pepper. The heart reveals mandarin and rosemary, adding
freshness with a trace of spice. The base settles into cypress, cedar, and sandalwood,
wrapped in amber.
30% Concentration
Fragrance Designed in New York, New York
Perfumer: Honorine Blanc And Alexis Grurgeon
TOP
Bergamot, Pineapple, Pink Pepper
HEART
Mandarin, Rosemary Sprigs, Red Thyme
BASE
Spanish Cypress, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber
Olfactory Pyramid
Top Pineapple, bergamot, pink pepper
Heart Mandarin orange, red thyme, rosemary
Base Cypress, cedar, sandalwood, amber
Common Questions
What are the notes in 27.9 Lapel? Pineapple, bergamot and pink pepper at the top, mandarin, red thyme and rosemary in the heart, and cypress, cedar, sandalwood and amber in the base.
What does 27.9 Lapel smell like? Crisp and modern. Bergamot and pineapple open it with an edge of pink pepper, mandarin and rosemary carry the middle, and the effect is fresh and structured rather than sweet. The pineapple is dry, not tropical.
Is Lapel masculine or feminine? Unisex, leaning slightly masculine by convention because of the rosemary and pepper, but nothing about it is gendered in practice.
When should I wear it? Spring and summer, and daytime over evening. Bright citrus-aromatic fragrances like this one hold up in heat where richer compositions turn cloying. It is also a straightforwardly office-safe choice.
Should I try it first? Worth it. Pineapple is the note people most often misjudge from a description alone; here it is dry and crisp rather than juicy, which is not what most people expect. The 1.5mL sample settles it.
Where can I buy it? Here, or in person at our counter in West Hartford, Connecticut. If you have not tried it, start with the 1.5mL sample before the full bottle.
Is 279 the same brand as 27.9? Yes. The house styles its name 27.9 and also writes it 279.