A rich, luxurious dark floral that opens with spicy black truffle and ylang-ylang before revealing a seductive heart of black orchid and lotus wood. This iconic fragrance is known for its opulent, mysterious character that balances gourmand sweetness with earthy depth.
What People Say
The black truffle opening creates this incredibly unique savory-earthy start that no other designer fragrance attempts
Patchouli and vanilla base creates perfect balance between dark earthiness and gourmand sweetness without being cloying
Black orchid heart gives it a mysterious floral depth that reads as expensive and sophisticated
The way the ylang-ylang blends with spicy notes creates this intoxicating headiness that's instantly recognizable
Opens with such an intense truffle blast that it can smell like mushroom soup for the first 30 minutes
The sweetness becomes overwhelming in hot weather and can project like a sugar bomb
Becomes a generic vanilla-patchouli drydown that loses all the interesting opening complexity
Great for
People who want a distinctive, opulent fragrance that commands attention and aren't afraid of polarizing scents.
Not for
Anyone who dislikes heavy, sweet fragrances or prefers clean, fresh scents should avoid this completely.
Longevity
8-10 hours, excellent longevity with the vanilla-patchouli base lingering on skin
Projection
Very strong projection for first 3-4 hours, can fill a room easily
Value
Expensive but performs like a niche fragrance with excellent longevity per spray
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How It Compares
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Read the full comparison →vs. Alexandria FragrancesNiche Noir
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Read the full comparison →vs. ALT. FragrancesBohemian
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