Created by Luca Maffei and introduced in 2024, Half Moon by OhTop offers a polished olfactory composition where airy transparency meets smooth depth. Designed as a unisex fragrance, it moves through a floral, woody, and gourmand structure with a fluid, contemporary elegance. The opening feels bright yet nuanced: bergamot brings a crisp spark of light, while an oxygen accord creates a clean, expansive impression with an almost mineral clarity. Cinnamon adds a warm, spicy contour, and incense lends immediate sophistication, casting a soft shadow that gives the fragrance dimension from the very first moments.
As it unfolds, the heart reveals a more textured and expressive identity. Cypress introduces a green, architectural quality that feels poised and refined. Heliotrope and vanilla soften the composition with a velvety, enveloping touch, balanced by the floral presence of jasmine and rose. Marine notes extend the open, airy sensation of the top, suggesting movement, distance, and a quiet sense of horizon. A liqueur facet adds an unexpected glow, bringing elegant warmth and a subtle sense of contrast that enriches the composition without overwhelming its balance.
In the base, cedar and vetiver create a grounded, graceful foundation with a dry woody character, while ambroxan and musk add a modern, smooth finish. The overall effect is composed, distinctive, and quietly sensual, made for those drawn to niche perfumery with clarity, depth, and personality. Half Moon lives in the space between radiance and shadow, pairing the transparency of air and sea-inspired notes with the comforting texture of woods and musks. The result is a fragrance with a contemporary signature and a carefully layered presence, reflecting OhTop’s refined aesthetic through a scent that feels atmospheric, elegant, and thoughtfully crafted.
