Overdriven heat: When animalic leather burns in amber
Mind's Eye/Atmosphere: It is not a dry, cool desert heat, nor is it an elegant campfire under a starry sky. The atmosphere is rather oppressive, cramped, and overheated. Like the interior of a closed leather tent where far too many heavy, sweet resins are burning on glowing coals. An aura that does not warm, but radiates an uncoordinated heat. Skin/Fragrance Development: The opening is intense and dominant. A very smoky, distinct leather foundation sets the pace, paired with a noticeable animalic facet. But instead of balancing this animalic nature with cool, ashy notes, the profile on my skin quickly tilts into the unpleasant due to slightly balsamic accords. The result is an olfactory texture that doesn't seem nobly smoked, but simply burnt. This effect is drastically amplified by a massive amber base and the obvious use of resins (gurjun balsam and frankincense). These resins act as accelerants and heat up the structure so intensely that the animalic aspect derails completely. What could have been a dark leather scent turns into an overdriven, almost sweaty heat that feels entirely unbalanced to my taste. Seasons/Occasion: Definitely a scent for the colder months, as it would be completely unwearable in spring or summer. Still, in my opinion, it lacks the elegance for the evening and the restraint for everyday wear. An extremely loud, smoky niche perfume that is difficult to place in any suitable scenario. Value for Money: Artistically and technically, the composition is not poorly made – the quality of the raw materials and the density of the texture are evident. For lovers of extremely warm, burnt animalics, the profile might work. However, since the scent DNA burns uncoordinated on my skin and the heat remains unbalanced, the final result does not justify the asking price for me. A solid curation, but not to my personal taste.
