Varanasi

Once the perfume has dried down, it gets a little better; the scent is not unpleasant, even if this 'withered flowers' aspect might confuse some people. On the other hand, the opening was extremely aggressive for me. This mixture of oud, animalic notes, leather, and incense... it's too much for me. I felt like I was transported straight into a pharaoh's tomb.

Right from the start, you get dead flowers, leather quickly joins in and blends fantastically. The scent is animalic and every now and then you still find a few living roses in the fragrance. It is slightly smoky in the background. A great fragrance for everyone who likes it darker.

The fragrance opens pleasantly aromatic, positioned between almost fruity saffron and bright, spicy cardamom. The nutmeg note is also very prominent and transitions seamlessly into a floral character. The scent develops warmth yet remains fresh and spicy. Gradually, the fragrance becomes more leathery and acquires a sweet resinous note. Frankincense further adds freshness and an ethereal hint of earthy nard. Throughout its development, the fragrance is accompanied by animalic musk tones that range from spicy to sweet.