Rock the Myrrh

I was shown this while I was discussing Dries Van Noten with an employee at the perfumery I went to, and she noted that this was her personal favourite, and I can very much see why, definitely one of the standouts that I tried. It's a linear but very well made and balanced fragrance; imagine the sweetest and most pleasing Myrrh you can think of, and sprinkle it with sugar, ambers and patchouli without making it cloying, this is what I'd say the centre of the fragrance is, a very sweet and addictive myrrh, which gets joined after the opening by a Suede reminiscent of the Suede in Babycat by YSL, but in this its prominent but very much behind the Myrrh and ambery resisns. Overall it's a very likeable fragrance in the air, and if it clicks with your skin like it does mine and others, it's very pleasing to get wafts of it throughout the day or whenever you turn your head/body, definitely a mood booster above all else!. In terms of projection I get a medium projection but in the opening and in regards to the scent trail on my skin, it can be a little stronger and denser if that makes sense. Longevity I got 8 hours which is good, this brand does seem to make sweet spot longevity for their fragrances (in my opinion) as for me the sweet spot is around 7-9 Max, as it still leaves time open for you to wear something in the 2nd half of the day or evening if you wore it in the morning etc. Perfectly unisex too, however the Suede in this might come off as ever so slightly masculine to some which is understandable but I stand by its perfect unisex rating. Overall it was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one, Juice aside, as is standard with this brand, the bottle is quite beautiful to look at, and the fragrance itself is beautiful to smell, I have nothing bad to say about it, it does what it does, and it does it excellently, another banger from the brand. 8.7/10

Warm, sweet and delicious. It has become one of my favorites for winter. It opens with honey-like sweetness, warm and deep. On paper strip I also get some fruity sour notes like berry or plum, quite interesting. However, on my skin the leathery smell comes out right after the spray. At this stage it is calm and masculine. As it develops on my skins, I get something like hazelnut, and the perfume itself gets more and more creamy and nutty. At this stage I would really use the word "delicious" to describe it. It creates a patisserie vibe. After a few hours, the honey-like sweetness gets stronger and stronger, but still the right level of sweetness, never overpowering or cloying. In the meantime, some smoky woody scent starts popping up, in harmony with the honey scent. To my nose, patchouli is more detectable on a paper strip than on my skin. When I am wearing it, I can hardly get any patchouli. The drydown is simply beautiful. The smell that lingers on my skin at the end of the day is smooth, ambery, a bit powdery, and it reminds me of some almond-flavored dessert. As my sweater retains the smell, when I pick up the same sweater after a few days and smell the lingering scent, I just get delighted immediately. The smell even makes my sweater feel softer. This is a lovely perfume for winter, and it is even suitable for the office or a date night. It lasts unexpectedly long on my skin.

What a scent! Warm, spicy, comforting. I got the sample set because I want to gift myself one of these fabulous perfumes. I thought it would be Fleur du Mal or Soie Malaquais but it is going to be Rock the Myrrh. Funny I thought I would hate this one and Cannibus and Patchouli but they have been my favorite- this one by far. It is exactly my vibe in fall/winter- and actually wearing it in summer in DC on one day where the temperature dipped under 70. It is so good, it is a lot sweeter than I expected- a sharp sweetness with some spice- but this perfectly balances the Myrrh which to my nose often leans too sour. It is perfection- worth the price in my opinion and can't wait to wear it all winter. So pleasantly surprised- I highly recommend getting the discovery set- these scents are all so unique!

This is such a jaw-dropping fragrance. Absolutely unbelievably beautiful. Warm, chewy, creamy and resinous. This has quickly become a favorite of mine. There is really nothing quite like this at all. By far the best from this line ( Soie Malaquis is a close second). Not to mention, the compliments I get on this is unlike any other fragrance I’ve ever worn. Worth every single penny you will pay for this. And the performance on this is unreal. I can easily smell this on myself 12+ hours after applying it. An easy 10/10. If you’re into warm, spicy fragrances and are thinking about trying this I highly highly recommend it.

This is the first perfume I've tried where the leather note actually finds harmony with my skin chemistry. Other fragrances with leather in them, like Babycat (which on paper strips and other people smells amazing), just turn into plain leather/suede after about 5 minutes on my skin. I think having leather in a scent can make it very sexy when done correctly, and this one is definitely a winner. It has depth and a very unique sensual vibe that can most definitely be unisex. Would love a full bottle one day, but for now I'll keep getting the travel size dabbers 🥲