FICI Fragrance No. 13 - Challenge

Like that autumnal dawn, when dew and fog mingle with your determination. FICI Fragrance No. 13 captures the moment when challenge transforms into victory.

Like riders who wear race number 13 upside down and thereby embrace challenge, this scent symbolizes that tipping point when adversity is transformed into strength. It is the scent of that moment when you persevere while the elements are against you.

Earthy geosmin and patchouli cut through the air like that first pedal stroke through wet leaves. Vetiver and birch tar take you back to that moment when you break through the fog. Cedarwood and oak moss form a warm base, like the inner strength that grows with every overcome challenge.

FICI Fragrance No. 13 is no ordinary autumn scent - it is a sensory time machine that takes you back to that moment when you push your own boundaries. When adversity transforms into triumph, and every obstacle becomes an opportunity.

The story of the heroic ride over the Gavia In the legendary 1988 Giro d'Italia, Andrew Hampsten braved extreme conditions during the infamous stage over the Passo di Gavia. Despite snowstorms and freezing cold, he persevered, embodying relentlessness and embracing challenges. Hampsten's ultimate triumph in that heroic ride demonstrated that a true champion rises where others give up. FICI No. 13 honors those moments when willpower prevails - when adversity transforms into victory against all odds.

Scent Profile

• Top notes: Geosmin (earthy-petrichor), musty notes
• Heart notes: Patchouli oil, vetiver oil
• Base notes: Virginia cedarwood oil, oak moss absolute (mossy/forest-like), birch tar oil (smoky), earthy notes, musk

Bib Number 13

In cycling, the number 13 represents more than superstition - it symbolizes embracing challenge. Where some fear it, others wear it proudly upside down as a sign of relentlessness. Like the iconic autumn classics where rain and wind determine the race, 13 represents braving the elements and overcoming adversity. A number that recalls the beauty of the battle.

Experience FICI No. 13 at your home

In your Pain Cave When you step on your indoor trainer, No. 13 transforms your space into that heroic autumn day where champions are forged. The earthy notes sharpen your senses, while the warm undertones carry you through every tough moment. A subtle companion that helps you push your own boundaries.

In your living room The combination of earthy tones and smoky accents creates an atmosphere of relentlessness. For those moments when you look back on overcome challenges or let yourself be inspired by the heroic stories of the great autumn classics.