XXX Cyprium

Predominantly a dry cedar scent, and a damn good one, (if cedar is your thing), with emphasis on incense and benzoin, supported by a tiny bit of a minerals, and a whisper of violet leaf. I also get a hint of smoked ebony wood, which I can only guess is marketed in the notes as Lava.. Cyprium smells niche to the core, but might not be everyone's cup of tea. Fragrances that provide the same atmosphere, (but smell nowhere near the same) are CdG 2man, Wonderwood, Encre Noire L'Extreme, Ashes by Franck Boclet. Overall, an avant garde take on woods and smoky elements that comes across as classy, mysterious, and artistic, resulting in a wonderful take on cedar.

Alright since i managed to only get hold of the tester but it smells so unique and stands out a lot from the other niche and designer perfumes. It smells like burnt incense infused with wood on when it settles and smells spicy woody upon the first few minutes. Not so overpowering and harsh however it does set the mood best for late evening dinner dates which i feel will set the tone and give a more warm and settling experience to both parties. Definitely hope to get hold of this soon though

XXX Cyprium is a woody and green fragrance. Its opening has a bit of a strange smell, it's woody, a bit acidic and sulphurous, like the smell of a rusty piece of metal, a bit dirty also similar to oud. At this stage, the aroma reminded me a bit of Comme des Garcons 2 Man, but without the smoky touch. According to what I read, the perfumer wanted to recreate an accord with a copper smell, and perhaps that is what they are trying to imitate in this fragrance. Over time the fragrance becomes greener, more aromatic and powdery, and at the same time less wild. The fragrance seems good to me for intermediate seasons, without much heat or cold, that is, spring and autumn. It seems to me that it can be used in both formal and informal situations, but not in romantic situations. In duration it had an average of 8 hrs. with me, with a sillage of regular to low. I consider that its aroma is unusual, it does not go in the trend of blue fragrances, nor sweet, nor fruity. It's rather a bit conceptual, I liked it, but not to buy a bottle. The shape of the bottle also seems original to me, as if the container had melted in a corner.

Forget about the lava marketing thing, this is a classic woody/spicy fragrance. It start very dry cedar-y, and will shortly after veers a bit spicier, creamy woods and rounder. I wouldn't be surprised if it is called out as a clone of Tam Dao, at some point. Nice, even if nothing new here and performance is quite modest. At full retail it's a no-go, but should it fall into the bargain bin at some point, it might be a good option for a woody fragrance.

I got a sample at the mall. I’m not sure how lava smells like 😂 and since it’s a synthetic accord I can just affirm that it smells “warm”, maybe it’s because the cedarwood but when you smell it you can definitely feel something warm passing through your nose. I can also feel a little bit of violet but I can also smell other spicy note (like cinnamon or pepper) but could be just my imagination.