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The brand decides to change the concentration. For example, an eau de parfum is reformulated as an extrait, effectively turning it into a different perfume.
The brand ceases operating. The creative director passed away, got bored, started a new project, sold the business, etc.
The brand cannot keep up with logistics and production demands, with disruptions for up to a year. If there is no regular production and availability schedule, it is not viable for a stockist to carry the brand.
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A rich leather with a seriously bold animalic character. In Refocus the thick ambery aroma of labdanum carries the smokiness of guaiac, spicy sweetness of patchouli and sensual warmth of sandalwood.
Refocus suits a close, self-possessed setting where the air can hold onto smoke, leather and warm resin. It feels made for someone who wants a scent with presence rather than brightness, something that reads as deliberate and slightly untamed in a dim room or on a cold evening.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its smoky woods and musks can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first: one or two sprays are enough to let the aldehydes, incense and leathered base project with a dry, lingering warmth. On skin it turns richer and more animalic over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like old-school leather, smoky woods and dense ambered musks. It will appeal to those drawn to assertive, slightly vintage compositions with a dark, tactile texture and a unisex profile that feels more characterful than clean.
Release year
2016
The nose
Fabrice Pellegrin is a Grasse-born perfumer known for polished, textural compositions that balance natural richness with modern clarity. Working at Firmenich, he has built a reputation for elegant woods, musks and florals that feel both refined and tactile. For Refocus, Pellegrin leans into a more dramatic register: aldehydes and incense sharpen the opening, while labdanum, guaiac wood, suede and musk create the dense, animalic leather effect that defines the scent. It shows his ability to make bold materials feel structured rather than chaotic.
MINT’s story
M.INT is a niche house built around unisex compositions with personality, favouring distinctive materials and a confident, slightly off-centre aesthetic. The brand’s work tends to privilege craftsmanship and character over easy crowd appeal, with fragrances designed to feel memorable on skin.
Refocus (Discontinued)’s concept
Refocus was launched in 2016 as part of M.INT’s line of bold, unisex fragrances. The bottle’s black-and-white striped design nods to a 1960s transatlantic voyage, while the scent itself moves in a smoky, leathered direction, built around aldehydes, incense, guaiac wood and suede.
Extra info
The bottle design is said to evoke a 1960s transatlantic voyage, which fits the fragrance’s retro, travel-minded mood. Refocus is still in production and is often described as one of M.INT’s more daring, animalic releases.
Base Notescistusdark muskslabdanumleathersandalwoodsuede
Tags#animalic
Stylefor herfor himunisex
Jade line
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
A rich leather with a seriously bold animalic character. In Refocus the thick ambery aroma of labdanum carries the smokiness of guaiac, spicy sweetness of patchouli and sensual warmth of sandalwood.
Refocus suits a close, self-possessed setting where the air can hold onto smoke, leather and warm resin. It feels made for someone who wants a scent with presence rather than brightness, something that reads as deliberate and slightly untamed in a dim room or on a cold evening.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its smoky woods and musks can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply sparingly at first: one or two sprays are enough to let the aldehydes, incense and leathered base project with a dry, lingering warmth. On skin it turns richer and more animalic over time.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like old-school leather, smoky woods and dense ambered musks. It will appeal to those drawn to assertive, slightly vintage compositions with a dark, tactile texture and a unisex profile that feels more characterful than clean.
Release year
2016
The nose
Fabrice Pellegrin is a Grasse-born perfumer known for polished, textural compositions that balance natural richness with modern clarity. Working at Firmenich, he has built a reputation for elegant woods, musks and florals that feel both refined and tactile. For Refocus, Pellegrin leans into a more dramatic register: aldehydes and incense sharpen the opening, while labdanum, guaiac wood, suede and musk create the dense, animalic leather effect that defines the scent. It shows his ability to make bold materials feel structured rather than chaotic.
MINT’s story
M.INT is a niche house built around unisex compositions with personality, favouring distinctive materials and a confident, slightly off-centre aesthetic. The brand’s work tends to privilege craftsmanship and character over easy crowd appeal, with fragrances designed to feel memorable on skin.
Refocus (Discontinued)’s concept
Refocus was launched in 2016 as part of M.INT’s line of bold, unisex fragrances. The bottle’s black-and-white striped design nods to a 1960s transatlantic voyage, while the scent itself moves in a smoky, leathered direction, built around aldehydes, incense, guaiac wood and suede.
Extra info
The bottle design is said to evoke a 1960s transatlantic voyage, which fits the fragrance’s retro, travel-minded mood. Refocus is still in production and is often described as one of M.INT’s more daring, animalic releases.
