Sacred Flame

Currently testing this fragrance via the sample kit that you can get online from Agros and so far, I'm loving it. For the first two hours of having, it on my skin, there was something that I was reminded of, but I just could not piece it together. Finally, I realized that the dry down was reminding me of Hypnotizing Fire by The Harmonist. But this is so much earthier and dirtier than that fragrance, in a good way. The opening brightness from the citrus mixed with the very rich and almost roasted drying spices very much scream late fall camping trip to me. Like the remaining embers of the fire at the campsite as you slowly drift to sleep after a long day of hiking and having an adventure to remember. That being said, there is something in here that smells slightly screechy to my nose for the first 15 minutes, and I haven't fully figured out what it might be.

@MrHeff, no its not. But Christian Petrovich released bottles early for US in his FB group. Get some facts first b4 opening your mouth. Now.... Out of the 14 Argos fragrances I have, this is immediately in the top5. Ambery peach tea, with floral spices intermingling throughout. Then a slight smokiness with soft woods & vanilla coming thru to present a complex, smooth & BEAUTIFUL creation from Christian. This wearing, longevity has been 8hours so far...scent bubble was about a arms' length & a half for about 3hrs. I have over 300 bottles now, and Argos (Mr.P) does the note of Peach the ABSOLUTE BEST! Birth of Venus is still on top as my favorite Argos with Pallas Athene, Triumph Of Bacchus, Adonis Awakens and Fall Of Phaeton following closely behind. With the new Sacred Flame fitting somewhere amongst those beauties! All in all...8.5/10 rating overall

Holy blind buy win I've had my eye on Argos and this fragrance in particular and I held back blind buying because I wanted to at least sample it first, but alas I bought a tester and the gamble paid off big time. To me its a sweet fruity vanilla with some spices and florals in the back, and also has this kind of greenish facet to it that kinda made me nervous when I first smelled it because thats not the vibe I was expecting, but I think I got used to it in a good way and the smell over all is stunning and its not linear at all the opening is quite fruity and over time it settles to this amazing vanilla. This is definitely a performer too especially on clothes (but do NOT spray this on anything white the color is strong) but this is simply amazing 9.7/10

This is one of my favourites from Argos. The opening it’s juicy-sweet peach and tangerine and the ginger and cinnamon comes out pretty quickly too which grounds the sweetness with a beautiful, delicate spice! I can’t even describe the dry down but I’ll try - an amber, tonka, smoky dry down, but not a choking smoke. This is like smouldering embers from a fire, rather than a roaring smoky fire. It is the perfect rendition of a ‘fire’ in fragrance form. Just fantastic! Lasts fucking ages too but does mark light coloured clothing because the juice is SO RED! 😂

This was a deliberate purchase, the notes were an interesting combination. To get the best out of the Sacred Flame is to understand that it evolves over time. Don't be afraid of the initial raw power, it is the beginning of something special with depth and unexpected nuances to come, as it is designed to evolve and reveal new facets over time, ensuring a unique experience, also making the right choices to layer because Its profile will change over its evolution. Full Masceration may be 8 -12 months so be sure to use it at each stage of change. Easy 9.5

I've bought this frag as a sample, and it is truly not described properly by words or by notes, it must be smelled. It is unlike anything I have ever smelled. It is spicy and fruity-sweet in the opening, then it slowly fades into a smooth blend of ambery tonka with a touch of cinnamon. It's a crazy sophisticated version of a douchebag frag, because it is booming and spicy. More than anything though, it is powerful. Price point is a little high though, as is the case for any frag by Argos (besides TOB extrait.) Overall, I rate this fragrance a 8.9/10

Blind bought this, I was surprised by the opening as it was very gingery with some freshness to it but can't really tell what it is. Dry down is amazing, very sweet spicy and almost smokey like scent. I've worn this once now so I might need to wear it more often in the winter soon to get to know the notes more but overall, really good one ngl. I would say this is NOT blind buy safe. I like it but I can understand why some people wouldn't like this. Also don't spray this in a white shirt, it will stain the hell out of it.

So first of all this is great the opening smells like a spicy fruit punch insanely unique. And a thing i love about argos is how much their fragrances change on skin. This goes from a spicy fruit punch to a creammyyy peach ice cream on me. Definently not simlar to any of the stronger with you's which i hear lots compare this to, maybe in the mid drydown i can see it but still not similar. Everyone will have a different take on every argos. Final rating 10/10 amazing bruh.

it's fantastic. on my skin, it smells like a tropical version of Dior Fahrenheit. the tangerine and peach notes really pop in the opening and then the dry down becomes very smoky and dark. that's when you pick up on the cinnamon and wood. it is probably best for winter and fall, but i think one can wear it in the spring and summer, too as long they don't overspray the stuff. just dial back the sprays during the warmer seasons

Such a juicy and punchy fragrance and not at all my usual thing. Very candy sweet top notes, like a cherry jolly rancher. If that’s all it was I would hate this with a passion and write it off as a first fragrance for 12 year olds. And yet...with all the deep and spicy woods I keep coming back for more. Ends up smelling quite exotic to me as well as surprisingly masculine overall, plus the sillage and longevity can’t be beat.

My bottle arrives in 2 days! So excited. I have been waiting on this release since I first heard of it. My favorite from the house is Adonis Awakens. I ended up ordering 2 additional samples of something that I've always wanted, but never tried. I picked the Homme and the Birth of Venus. I hope they live up to the quality of Argos! I just hope Sacred Flame will not be a catch and release for me!

Best Argos to me so far by far, kinda just a super sweet designer maltol bomb but it’s done super well and has just enough spicy undertones to not be overly sweet and boring. Very strong, 2 sprays will last you a whole day easy and this stuff can seriously stain the juice is like blood red, can definitely see myself wearing this a lot in winter not really unique just really well done

Almost purely floral aromas, overtly clean smelling and underlying cinnamon spice just at the very end of the cologne. It’s also reminding me of a more mild Fireball, like a warmer base after all the floral scents. I honestly quite like this one, way different from the previous two I tried. There may just be a little too many floral scents all at once. 4.1/5

There are many good fragrances, some more complex and others perhaps more purposeful. But Sacred Flame is one of those fragrances so perfect, so unique that you literally can't stop smelling. Masterpiece.

I have over 2,000 bottles in my collection and this is without a doubt in the top 10. A fantastic, complex, rich, quality, deep, and eternal lasting fragrance.

Argos knocked it out of the park with this one. Very complicated deep gourmand that gets me with every whiff. Perfectly blended and indescribable.. just magic.

This fragrance brings the illusion of fire to life. It is hypnotic and intoxicating. It's like a spicy, warm, sugar flame. Absolute masterpiece!

My favorite, I cant get enough of it. Best suited for evening and formal wear but Lord help me I wear it all the time.

So this is a strange one. My only knowledge of Argos Fragrances was Triumph of Bacchus which is one of their more popular offerings. I still haven't gotten around to trying it yet, but it's on my list. However, I recently saw a sample of their new fragrance Sacred Flame come up for sale. The person selling it said "it wasn't for them" and gave me a good deal on it. Hopefully thats not foreshadowing and I don't end up feeling the same way. Let's get into it; Scent: The opening is spicy, fruity, and sweet. The primary notes I get are cinnamon, tangerine, peach, and ginger. The strongest of the notes are the cinnamon and tangerine. The cinnamon is intensely warm and spicy, more intense than what I'm used to with most cinnamon notes. The tangerine is citrusy, rindy, and tart. It is a big player in the opening and helps to balance out the spiciness of the cinnamon. This is followed by the peach and ginger. The ginger adds to the spiciness but in a fresh, green way. Lastly, the peach brings up the rear with a soft, fruity, and juicy sweetness. Underneath these notes I also get hints of the vanilla, amber/benzoin, and cloves. These notes add supplemental sweetness and more warm spice. One thing worth noting is that I undeniably get a "fire" accord from the opening. I'm not sure how to explain it or where it's coming from, but I get a noticeable fiery, smoky accord that gives the effect of all the other notes being set on fire and burning. Not in a bad, off-putting way, but it's definitely striking and attention-grabbing. I'm almost positive there is an undisclosed incense note in this fragrance that's helping contribute to that. So much so that if it were listed I would put it as a primary note. The dry down is warm spicy, sweet, and woody. The primary notes I get are amber, cinnamon, sandalwood, and vanilla. The strongest of the notes are the cinnamon and vanilla. The cinnamon has that same intense warm spiciness from the opening while the vanilla has risen to the top to balance it out with its signature sweetness. This is followed by the sandalwood and amber. The sandalwood gives the drydown a sturdy woodiness with a dose of creaminess that excellently compliments the vanilla. Lastly, the amber rounds out the dry down with a deep, resinous sweetness in the background. I also still get hints of the warm spiciness from the cloves, as well as some powderiness from the tonka bean and a bit of earthiness from the patchouli. All the fruit notes have burned off in the dry down, and the mysterious incense note while still there is much more dialed back. The "fire" accord is still present in the dry down, but no where near as strong as it was in the opening. I liken the opening to a raging inferno, and the dry down to a smoldering ember. Performance: Initial projection is nuclear and easily fills a room. Sillage matches that energy with a dense and heavy scent trail. After a few hours the projection and sillage hadn't changed, they were still extremely strong. At around the 8 hour mark the projection was still outside of arms length and the scent trail was still noticeable. The fragrance became a skin scent right around the 12 hour mark. When to wear: This is a fall/winter fragrance most suited for evening wear. This is a fragrance that would work on dates or special occasions. It is not a casually worn fragrance and I wouldn't wear it to the office or formal occasions. This is one of those "make a statement" fragrances. Blind buy: I wouldn't label this fragrance as a safe blind buy. Firstly, it's expensive; around $300 retail. Secondly, that "fire" accord is going to turn some people off. I think it's very intriguing, but I can definitely understand it not being for everyone. I would recommend getting your nose on this before committing to a full purchase. Final verdict: Sacred Flame was quite an encounter for me. From the blazing opening to the scorched embers of the dry down, this fragrance was a flame-kissed olfactory experience. The performance was Herculean as well, with all the power to reach out and smack someone in the face. This is a prime example of high perfumery and something I can appreciate the virtuosity of. And while I think this fragrance truly is a work of art, I can concede that it's not for me. The achievement of making a fragrance smell like its notes are on fire is sublime creativity, but it's not necessarily something I want to smell like. To me, this is something I would keep on my shelf and pull out to show people how creative perfumery can be. But that isn't enough reason for me to spend $300 for it. However, I don't regret at all getting a sample of it, as it has opened my eyes to a new realm of what fragrance can be. I would recommend anyone to try it, if for no other reason to broaden your horizons. I will definitely be looking more closely at Argos Fragrances in the future. Scent: 8/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 10/10

I got a decant of this and actually like it. I can’t say I pick up all or even most of the notes listed (what’s new..) but unlike a couple others here I definitely pick up a citrus. Also the peppery aspect is obvious. I wouldn’t have paired those two together but those along with the other notes including warm spice (non pepper spice) and sweetness it somehow kind of works, on me anyways. The “sugar flame” comment below kind of resonates too, not that it’s overpowering but there is an element of that. Then there’s a fruit note. I wouldn’t say peach comes to mind and wouldn’t even after seeing that listed. It’s more of a berry smell almost to my nose. Also the white floral aspect is there, but somehow doesn’t overpower either which is rare for that type of note (especially tuberose). Again, the note combination on paper doesn’t seem like it would be pleasant at all, and this is definitely not a fragrance that all would enjoy, but to me it’s kind of nice. I wouldn’t buy a full bottle, partly because it’s not a love and instead a strong like and try to only get full bottles of loves with the number of fragrances that I own, but also because this decant is plenty for when I would want to wear this genre of fragrance. Even my full bottle “loves” (not that all the ones I already own are loves) won’t get used to the last drop with possibly the exception of a rare few. Other personal experiences: Great performance and projection. Cool/cold weather suits best. Unisex leaning slightly masculine.