CHORDS

Chords is a unisex fragrance by Thameen London, the British house founded in London in 2013, whose name means “precious” in Arabic, now led by artistic director Christopher Chong. Part of the Britologne collection, which reinterprets classic cologne in a contemporary British key, it is a Cologne Elixir as rich and long-lasting as a perfume. Bright and enveloping, it is a woody leather with a honeyed floral heart.

The Fragrance

Chords is inspired by the house of composer George Frideric Handel at 25 Brook Street, London, where the musician lived and composed for over thirty years. Created by master perfumer Nathalie Lorson under the creative direction of Christopher Chong, it tells of a desire for belonging through an original olfactory construction: the bright lightness of traditional cologne is enriched with a warmer, deeper dimension, like a musical chord that resonates for a long time.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is fresh and bright: bergamot recalls British Earl Grey tea, while the neroli accord and orange blossom add a green, floral richness. In the heart, ylang ylang, a honey accord and a blond tobacco accord spread a smooth, warm sensation. The base reveals a woody, animalic facet: Woodleather, Atlas cedarwood and cypriol leave an elegant, seductive trail.

Who We Recommend Chords To

We recommend Chords to those who love bright fragrances with warmth, where the freshness of cologne meets honey, tobacco and woods. It is versatile: it can be worn day and night, in every season. Unisex, it suits him and her.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Chords is a fragrance that everyone agrees on, just as its name suggests: fresh enough, warm where it counts, with that note of honey and tobacco that makes it irresistible. In our view, it is one you can give as a gift with total confidence.

Similar Fragrances

• Joorie by Kajal shares bergamot, orange blossom, ylang ylang, honey and cedar, in a spicier, more ambery version with nutmeg and an oud accord.
• Gioco all'Alba by Bois 1920 shares tobacco, leather and cedar, in a darker, more gourmand take with whisky, davana and demerara sugar.
• Dubai Meydan by The Spirit of Dubai shares bergamot, tobacco, cedar and leather, in a richer, spicier composition with oud and saffron.

FAQ

Does Chords smell of honey?
Honey is there, as an accord in the heart together with ylang ylang and a blond tobacco accord, but it is balanced by the opening of bergamot, neroli accord and orange blossom and by the base of Woodleather, Atlas cedarwood and cypriol.

Why is Chords about belonging?
Thameen draws on Handel's desire to belong: the British-German composer lived at 25 Brook Street in London, and his contribution to British culture and music made him, in the brand's words, more British than the British.

What links Chords and Bold As Love?
The same London street: Chords is inspired by Handel at 25 Brook Street, Bold As Love by Jimi Hendrix, who lived next door over 200 years later. Chords, by Nathalie Lorson, is a woody leather with honey and blond tobacco; Bold As Love, by Pierre Negrin, is an aromatic leather with fruit, lavender and smoky leather.

Product Information

Brand

Thameen London

Name

Chords

Concentration

Cologne Elixir

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Woody Leather

Launch year

2024

Made in

United Kingdom