Leather
Woody
Notesblack teacardamomhoneylabdanumorris (iris root)plumsaffronsandalwoodsuedetonka beansvetiver
Tags
#savory
#sexy
Style
unisex
El Caminante, Spanish for “the wanderer”, is a nomadic fragrance that pays tribute to the flâneur’s stroll, the urban pilgrimage in search of self-knowledge. This extrait is an invitation to travel, to seek experiences, thanks to the propulsive cadence of Ceylon black tea and a lightly smoked suede. The experiences along the way include cardamom and saffron, with fruity nuances of dried plum, date and honey. Luxurious iris absolute adds depth, accompanied by vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and labdanum.
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried walk through the city as the afternoon begins to dim, with no fixed destination and time to notice small details. Spiced tea and lightly smoked suede give that solitary rhythm a tactile warmth; honeyed fruit and iris soften the impression when someone steps closer.
How to wear
The warm tea, suede and resinous base suggest cooler days and mild evenings. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the creamy iris and woody warmth to settle before adding more. In warmer weather or close indoor settings, keep application light so the honeyed fruit remains an accent.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to tea fragrances with depth rather than citrus sparkle, and to supple leather rather than forceful smoke. Its savory spices, powdery iris and honeyed dried-fruit nuances suit a taste for textured compositions that sit between woody, leathery and gently gourmand styles.
Release year
2026 (or 2025)
The nose
Mathilde Bijaoui is known for compositions that combine spice, warmth and tactile softness, including Jo Malone London's Myrrh & Tonka and Etat Libre d'Orange's Like This. Her work often gives familiar ingredients an unexpected texture. In El Caminante, she brings a creamy, milky dimension to black tea, setting it against iris and suede-like leather.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB extends Madrid fashion house OTEYZA's creative world into perfumery through a collaboration with Perfumes y Diseño. Its laboratory approach connects craftsmanship with experimentation, giving perfumers creative freedom and treating contrast as a guiding principle: tradition against modernity, unexpected accords, and sculptural steel enclosing delicate glass.
El Caminante’s concept
El Caminante, Spanish for “the wanderer,” translates the flâneur's unhurried walk into a fragrance about travel, accumulated memories and self-discovery. Ceylon-inspired black tea provides the central thread, while creamy softness, lightly smoked suede and dried-fruit nuances suggest moments gathered along the way. It belongs to OTZ LAB's inaugural collection, whose names extend OTEYZA's fashion collections into scent.
Extra info
El Caminante's official product page includes a listening experience called “Sinfonía.” Its bottle belongs to Lavernia & Cienfuegos's design for OTZ LAB: a matte-black steel structure surrounding test-tube-like glass, with references to Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt and Constructivism.
Notesblack teacardamomhoneylabdanumorris (iris root)plumsaffronsandalwoodsuedetonka beansvetiver
Tags
#savory
#sexy
Style
unisex
El Caminante, Spanish for “the wanderer”, is a nomadic fragrance that pays tribute to the flâneur’s stroll, the urban pilgrimage in search of self-knowledge. This extrait is an invitation to travel, to seek experiences, thanks to the propulsive cadence of Ceylon black tea and a lightly smoked suede. The experiences along the way include cardamom and saffron, with fruity nuances of dried plum, date and honey. Luxurious iris absolute adds depth, accompanied by vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and labdanum.
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An unhurried walk through the city as the afternoon begins to dim, with no fixed destination and time to notice small details. Spiced tea and lightly smoked suede give that solitary rhythm a tactile warmth; honeyed fruit and iris soften the impression when someone steps closer.
How to wear
The warm tea, suede and resinous base suggest cooler days and mild evenings. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the creamy iris and woody warmth to settle before adding more. In warmer weather or close indoor settings, keep application light so the honeyed fruit remains an accent.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to tea fragrances with depth rather than citrus sparkle, and to supple leather rather than forceful smoke. Its savory spices, powdery iris and honeyed dried-fruit nuances suit a taste for textured compositions that sit between woody, leathery and gently gourmand styles.
Release year
2026 (or 2025)
The nose
Mathilde Bijaoui is known for compositions that combine spice, warmth and tactile softness, including Jo Malone London's Myrrh & Tonka and Etat Libre d'Orange's Like This. Her work often gives familiar ingredients an unexpected texture. In El Caminante, she brings a creamy, milky dimension to black tea, setting it against iris and suede-like leather.
Otzlab’s story
OTZ LAB extends Madrid fashion house OTEYZA's creative world into perfumery through a collaboration with Perfumes y Diseño. Its laboratory approach connects craftsmanship with experimentation, giving perfumers creative freedom and treating contrast as a guiding principle: tradition against modernity, unexpected accords, and sculptural steel enclosing delicate glass.
El Caminante’s concept
El Caminante, Spanish for “the wanderer,” translates the flâneur's unhurried walk into a fragrance about travel, accumulated memories and self-discovery. Ceylon-inspired black tea provides the central thread, while creamy softness, lightly smoked suede and dried-fruit nuances suggest moments gathered along the way. It belongs to OTZ LAB's inaugural collection, whose names extend OTEYZA's fashion collections into scent.
Extra info
El Caminante's official product page includes a listening experience called “Sinfonía.” Its bottle belongs to Lavernia & Cienfuegos's design for OTZ LAB: a matte-black steel structure surrounding test-tube-like glass, with references to Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt and Constructivism.