Parfum Sacre (2021)

Spicy clove cinnamon ylang-like narcotic myrrh amber Spice and myrrh are an obsession of mine, so I decided to venture into classic feminine fragrance since (let’s be honest) modern unisex may as well be classic feminine perfumery, Shalimar and Musc Ravageur, Reminiscence Patchouli and any other amberchouli, those who know know. Parfum Sacre does not feel sacred in the sense you would expect, the myrrh is a resinous ambery backdrop rather than the white fumes of Orthodox mass. Indeed it is to my nose dominated by a grand narcotic yellow floral accord, ylang like raw materials aka bezoates playing a major role in producing a seductive vortex of powdery and pollen like allure. The cinnamon and clove elements play a decisive role in almost swaying everything towards a carnation accord, a gentle dusting of warming Christmas spice rather than chewing cinnamon gum, probably the effect of the softer isoeugenol. The myrrh base is supple and dense, but probably thinned down by the rising costs of myrrh resin. I wish I would have experience a vintage formula, as historical myrrh compositions are usually much richer and deeper. Nonetheless very pleasant. Ultimately it surpasses my tolerance for classic femininity for myself, I can definitely imagine enjoying it on a woman though.

Vaguely soapy, powdery florals with a resinous heart.