403 Myrrh Shadow

This is such a pleasant surprise for me. For some reason, I have an impression about Bon that is not very positive and I have no idea where it came from. I hate to say it, but I think it's because they are cheap. That's very wrong of me because I actually have never gone through and smelled their fragrances. I'm just making a judgment because of how cheap the prices are. I took about an hour just now to do research on the brand. I'm very glad I did! Everything I said earlier is wrong. I find that very helpful and now everything makes a bit more sense. This fragrance house is not cheap. It's actually very high quality and very creative. The prices are lower for a multitude of reasons I'm not going to bore you with now. The fragrance we are talking about now is an example of a very high-quality perfume. To me, this smell is very similar to Tonka Hysteria. I love that fragrance! 403 is very similar, but not identical. This one is a little bit more aromatic and has a touch of pepper in the beginning. It's not as dense either if that makes sense. It seems like there is more air coming through. Makes it better for spring time. It's like the difference between a winter sweater versus a spring sweater. I will be honest and will tell you I am a huge fan of Quentin Bisch! He is by far my absolute favorite perfumer. I don't care if he is not classically trained or if he is young. He understands what it means to feel sexy. Attractive. To be desired. And he understands how to create a complex fragrance without overdoing it. He has talent and that is undeniable. For the price, 403 is absolutely worth it! The only thing I can say is the longevity is not quite as good as I thought it was going to be. But I recommend you take that with a grain of salt because my skin absorbs things very differently than other people. If Tonka Hysteria is too expensive, I highly recommend 403 Myrhh Shadow!

Sampling Bon Parfumeur 403 Myrrh Shadow, released earlier this year as part of the extrait line, a fittingly resinous, woody, spicy, and semi-sweet blend that has a prominent use of akigala wood. It’s very accessible and classy, yet sharp and distinctive, not too sharp, sweet, or otherwise standing out negatively, but effectively blended in way that makes it viable for everyday wear while still feeling special for a night out. The significance of akigala wood makes it a bit reminiscent of Tom Ford Fougere d’Argent, another fragrance that uses the note somewhat heavily, but while Fougere d’Argent is a bit of a minty, tingly, spicy, semi-fresh play on a fougere, Myrrh Shadow is more so a sweet and spicy resinous mix, albeit still with some of the tingly sharpness of the akigala wood that I find so distinctive. Myrrh Shadow is extrait concentration and is priced at $220/70 for 100/15ml, sold in the US via the house website and great boutiques like Perfumology. It performs well, while not a powerhouse, and I feel the price point is very reasonable in the current market. I love the 15ml option as a way to avoid committing to a big bottle, especially since there are several fragrances in the house that I quite like. Overall, this is a great entry, right up there with Iris Cartagena as an early favorite. 8 out of 10

This is so damn good. I absolutely cannot stand the smell of cumin. I strongly get the BO accord with cumin. If I see cumin as a listed note in a fragrance, I immediately run for the hills and blackball the fragrance. As others have pointed out, Myrrh Shadow does teeter on the edge of cumin BO vibes, yet still I am in love with it. I don't know how that is possible, but in this particular case, I am willing to look/sniff passed Myrrh Shadow's indiscretion because it is otherwise an amazing smelling fragrance. Aromatic Aromatic Aromatic ... maybe it reminds me of my grandmother's vegetable and herb garden, the spices in her kitchen, or the room in her basement where she canned her own pickles. I don't know ... but I do know that I absolutely love the smell of this stuff. And I also know that my wife is absolutely going to hate the smell of this stuff on me lmao. Myrrh Shadow is also spicy, balsamic, woody and musky. But in the end, it is a GREEN AROMATIC BOMB. 10/10 and a Fragrantica Score of 4.65 from me, one of the higher scores I have ever given a fragrance.

was intrigued the moment I tried Myrrh Shadow 403 it instantly reminded me of the addictive woody spicy aura of Bois Impérial. That clean yet sensual contrast, the crisp brightness meeting the deep resinous myrrh, has ‘Quentin Bisch style’ written all over it.And I was right! Discovering that Quentin Bisch is one of the perfumers behind this creation made me smile he truly is the perfumer of my heart. There’s always this touch of elegance, a refined sparkle and a signature addictive trail in his work that makes me fall in love every time.Myrrh Shadow 403 is a perfect balance between shadow and light, resinous warmth and modern brightness. A sophisticated scent with that unmistakable Bisch magic.

If Guerlain Shalimar was created today, it would probably smell like this. While Shalimar leans feminine, this one leans masculine. It starts off fruity and green - black currant leaf takes the main stage with a slight pissy undertone and lots of basil in the background. The scent quickly turns into spices on a soft bed of vanilla and musk. The myrrh is definitely there but it comes and goes instead of taking the limelight. The transitions are smooth, very smooth. 3 sprays get me compliments - that's very rare in my culture, so I suppose the sillage is better than what I perceive. It lasts a good 8 hours on my skin.

One of the most beautiful, soft, smooth, myrrh dominant perfumes I’ve ever tested. But unlike other myrrh centric perfumes, Myrrh Shadow has a very citrus, green and fresh opening, with a noticeable bitter orange, grapefruit, basil and cypress note. It transforms in half an hour into a soft resinous, ambery scent with a hint of black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla. Everything superbly blended with a pinch of fresh patchouli and some woody accents. The perfume is absolutely superb but it kinda lacks in longevity and radiance, it’s something that will last you for maximum half a day, without additional sprays.

I am not a Quentin Bisch fan and usually I don’t like his perfumes (I know shocking). This is why I was concerned about this one. But looking at the pyramid I was very intrigued. And this is a very interesting perfume for sure. It opens up citrusy and leafy, then quickly settles into a woody-balsamic scent with the sweetness just peeking through. It settles more woody-spicy-citrusy than sweet. I like the sour and cypress notes and the fact they linger. This is a spring or fall scent, even though I am curious how will it open up in the heat. Not a safe blind buy but I am happy I got it.

I am absolutely obsessed with this fragrance. I’m a huge fan of Quentin Bisch, and this is one of his best to date. Warm, cozy and utterly addictive. Myrrh Shadow somehow manages to feel both slightly nostalgic and totally of the moment, taking you on a dreamlike journey that’s both sensory and soulful. From first spray to dry down to the evolution on skin, like all great journeys it keeps unfolding in new and surprising ways. Exquisite!!!

Wow, so many memories here! At first sniff, I’m taken to a lush basil garden, followed by a domesticated Diptyque Tempo vibe (I finished a whole bottle of it) then evokes Laura Biagotti Roma in my grandmother’s sunlit living room. Of course, this fragrance is far more than a trip to the past -especially since I don’t even like retro scents on myself. I’ve been smelling it for two days now, and it’s genuinely addictive.

Not what I was expecting based off note breakdown. It’s less resinous than you’d think and more like a molecular fragrance. It’s very fluffy and powdery yet metallic. Reminds me of how the color white would smell. Very futuristic take on a powdery fragrance. I find that sometimes is can lean to barbershop type of powdery. Nice but not something I’d wear.

Somewhat smell of decaying flesh of a heroine addict, but in a good way. Beautiful.

Givaudan will not rest until akigalawood is in every fragrance.

Myrrh Shadow 403 wears like a secret—velvety, aromatic, and full of restrained power. Its opening is a soft burst of balsamic myrrh, gently sweetened by vanilla and benzoin, with a powdery, creamy warmth that feels enveloping but not heavy. A surprising cola-like fizz rises through the composition, giving it lift and contrast, while a faint green undercurrent hums quietly in the background. It’s a scent of poise, shadowed elegance, and quiet confidence. Projection is intimate to moderate, ideal for close settings or contemplative moods. It never needs to resort to being shouty—it’s perfectly content leaving behind a polished trail that affirms its intentionality. When compared to Mortal Skin, the contrast reveals their shared soul. Where Mortal Skin peers through a veil of smoke and ink like fog on a ritual path, Myrrh Shadow emerges in crisp focus—no less mysterious, but more linear, clean-lined, and immediate. One is elusive and shifting; the other, grounded in structure. Myrrh Shadow doesn’t mystify—it’s simply confident in its mystique.

The opening was a zesty heft. Enjoyable, to me the top notes are very peppery. I got a very nice whiff of basil. I love the smell of fresh basil in general, so this is favorable to me. The green aromatic balances out the cinnamon accord, a note I’m overall not fond of. It works here though. The top and middle notes present themselves pretty quickly in succession. The base gets a little interesting. I think the scent somewhat dies down and comes back. It's very much giving something like how Coca-Cola and more notably Dr. Pepper would smell. I'm attributing that to the cinnamon and vanilla. It's soft, sweet... like the warm smell of candy. It's sort of nostalgic, like when you had those brown bottle shaped gummy candies. The scent is soft but persistent. I went to sleep, 12 hours later and it still gives off a skin scent. The naming probably comes from the fact that it’s on you like a shadow; “Your skin but better.” A quiet whisper that reminds you it’s there every now and then.

Reviewing a sample from 2025. Myrrh Shadow was launched in 2025. This is a gentle lovely herbal/spicy/wood fragrance. Myrrh Shadow opens with bitter citrus then by an anise accord ( ? combo of green egyptian basil and blackcurrant bud) which takes over the freshness . This is followed by african myrrh and French cypress. Soft aromatic woods , sweet vanilla musk and chocolate tinged patchouli in the dry down. Subtle spices of Timut pepper and cinammon . Not smoky and definitely no cumin as some have wondered. Quality-very good Unisex Performance- stays close ; lasts 4-6 hours. This is a very interesting multilayered herbal- myrrh fragrance. Nicely balanced. 7.5/10

This is really pretty, but you must get past the super spicy opening. It's not listed, but I do get something like a cumin note in the top, it could be the Timur, but I've never smelled that before. Fortunately that lasts about 10 minutes and you can only smell it right up close to your skin. Once this has dried down, it becomes a very smooth and slightly sweet amber, that retains some fresh spicy facets from the grapefruit and something aromatic, possibly the basil. Do not judge this until you let it drydown! The opening is vastly different from how this wears overall. Definitely unisex!

Wow. What a unique amber fragrance! The blackcurrant leaf is simply divine, and even though I sprayed this perfume about twenty minutes ago, that is all I can really smell, along with vanilla. The cinnamon was also present at one point, as the blackcurrant gave way to its gentle warmth. I was enticed by the review that claimed this smelled like an old painting, which I unfortunately don't get, but it is a unique and yet wearable scent, it almost brings to mind a sugary sweet pancake with jam.

As soon as I put this on I was transported back to 2009 when I was wearing a lot of Prada l’eau ambree...I can’t do a smell check because I don’t have it anymore 😭 but I think it reminds me of that! I’m getting something a little more anise-y. Maybe the timur? This is deep and rich and complex and sexy. Winter night out scent. Gives me a little bit of a headache though.

This was a blind buy based on reviews, and having bought others from the house I gave it a chance. Definitely not what I expected, but instantly liked it and was impressed. To me it smelt very luxurious but after reading that it kind of smells like play dough It’s all I can think of now, but enjoy the uniqueness of the fragrance.

the basil note is strong in the opening, sadly it fades rather quickly. dries down to a vanillic myrrh, very smooth and wearable. the scent would benefit from a stronger pepper note, in my opinion. a gently sweet, lingering scent, pleasant stuff.