Nevermore

Rosa/noce moscata/pepe. Una rosa crepuscolare, malinconica, antica. Frapin nella realizzazione di questo profumo si ispirò alla leggenda del misterioso visitatore che lasciò sulla tomba di Poe tre rose e una bottiglia di Cognac. Il mood è proprio questo. La rosa è intensa, "letteraria", che predispone a meditazione ed introspezione. Per chi ama fragranze profonde e non facili. Bella e interessante. Persistenza circa tre ore. Aggiornamento: spruzzata sui capelli la fragranza si espande meravigliosamente per molte ore.. Sento una grande sensazione di benessere e di gioia. Approfondisco e leggo che la noce moscata per la sua azione stimolante è da secoli considerata eccitante e afrodisiaca, inoltre questa spezia (se assunta in dosi eccessive...ovvio) può addirittura provocare alterazioni di coscienza e allucinazioni....??!! Ora capisco... Continuo a respirare questo profumo...E' davvero FAVOLOSO. Lo acquisterò quanto prima. <3

Nevermore is a scent of romantic conception as it is dedicated to a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven". Each January 19th birthday of writer someone leaves three red roses and a bottle of cognac on his grave. The main theme is rose but this pale rose and open metal by aldehydes, but he becomes strong, powerful and when mixed with spices begins to acquire dark shades and ink aftertaste. Drying woody and slightly sweet touch of amber and filled rounds providing excellent durability and a more than pleasing to the metal rose Nevermore drying. It feels very comfortable, wearable and male peaks. The final impression is that of wanting to accompany the scent of the rose with the smell of ink and paper that follows a book, cognac certainly represented by the scent of amber. Very nice, conceptual and original work. Rating: 7

Sitting behind mahogany table, bouquet of wilted roses in tall vase next to an old copy of E.A.Poe's poems in hard cover, autumn air swirling fallen leaves around. The clock is ticking. It might just rain. Oh the sadness I feel smelling this scent and knowing that I can't get a full bottle anymore where I'm from. This fragrance is very imaginative, nostalgic and evocative if you let it. It smells so old in the best way, dusty but not suffocating. I don't always like rose forward fragrances, yet here the rose is beautiful and soft. Poetic composition that stays true to its name's origin. All the weirdos, goths, artists, melancholic souls and literary enthusiasts, this one is for you, you'll understand.

What's with all the dislike? This is a very surprising and mysterious scent. I like it's originality; it's not so dark and rich that it can't be worn in the daylight, in fact, I would say it is versatile and smells best in late winter, early spring and I like wearing it during the day. The aldehydes add shine and sparkle. I also sense a small dose of something tart/fruity; I would guess black currant. To me, this is a cross between Kilian's Liaisons Dangereuses and Cartier's Declaration d'Un Soir - both of which I owe and love. So don't be afraid of this one if you are into rose fragrances with a twist!

I love it! I get so much rose! Rose is the dominant note, and it's gorgeous! I love men's perfumes, and this one is great on me. The rose and pepper are to die for! Exciting and stimulating. Romantic and sensual. The nutmeg is delicious, and the saffron and wood give things a strength and grounding. I find it lasts well - about 10 hours until I can hardly smell it anymore, but I love spraying it on again because I love the first hit. It's lovely.

Nevermore my beautiful girl! I got this as a free surprise sample and ended up buying a full bottle before I even finished the sample. The rose in the opening is syrupy sweet and ice-cold. It embraces bitter dregs and then both fade in and out as cold concrete comes into play. I didn't even think of cold concrete as having a smell but it's undeniable here. I'm so in love with this fragrance as both a wearable smell and a piece of art.

I have been testing my sample of Nevermore before bed, as I find it rather dreamy and perhaps a little wistful, not anything like The Raven! An aside: Having seen a one-man show about the life of Edgar Allen Poe, as well as an exhibit in Baltimore, his home town, I love the guy, a crazy-brilliant fellow, completely dissed in his own time, becoming completely desperate, now of course a favorite son of Baltimore. So there's the rose and Cognac Memorial aspect, fine. For me, it is a kind of a well mannered brother of the wildly radiant Rose Barbare (which would have been a fitting name for a E.A.Poe themed perfume BTW), a 'fume I love but don't always find myself in the mood for while Nevermore is more welcoming. Rather more mild mannered than my usual faves, but somehow pulls me into the "comfort" zone. Must be my beloved nutmeg, saffron and cognac along with the rose, a rich vibrant yet cozy scent.

I only have a decant of this but my experience with this one is much more positive than many of the other reviews. I'm not even a big rose fragrance fan, but this one smells nice. Somewhat fresh and a bit spicy at first spray, but the drydown on me absolutely smells like a sweet jammy rose. I didn't recognize any strong blast of aldehydes in this, but perhaps that's because the aldehydes I'm familiar with are the super strong ones in Chanel No. 5, which I didn't smell in here. Not a safe blind buy, based on the varying reviews, but worth a sample testing if you do enjoy rose scents.

For long I have been searching for a Rose based perfume which a man could carry off and this is probably it. Inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, this gothic offering combines Rose with pepper, nutmeg, saffron, woods and aldehydes to create a rather potent fragrance that is mysterious and still at its heart a floral. This is definitely not everyone's cup of tea but clearly a nice alternative to a Rose bomb like Black Aoud.

Well you're all wrong. This is a very fine composition of worth spice and yes, rose. Very heady rich scent that dryes down to dense and dark rose. It's a strong one so understand it won't be for everyone. In terms of its aldehyde credentials, No5 is to this what as Noddy is to Dante.

The rose in it is very prominent to my nose. And beautiful. First carried by aldehydes, airy and dewy, then spicy and finally woody and boozy. Notsweet or jammy at all. Thank God! It's not easy but very refined.

Fizzy, fun, champagne-y, cognac-y, rose... I feel like I'm having a party at Marie Antoinette's palais. Love it...

I used to wonder how anyone could dislike aldehydes, as so many of my childhood favorites feature them prominently (No. 5, White Diamonds, White Shoulders, Dune, etc.). I think this is the first aldehyde fragrance I’ve met that I do not like, and I am a bit taken back. I don’t think it’s the aldehydes that bother me, as much as it is the presence of an off-putting earthy accord--perhaps the mixture of amber / cedar / nutmeg? Any would-be rose is overwhelmed and whalloped by this weird earthiness, and the addition of two strong spices (saffron & black pepper) are not easing the process. If my nose is not refined enough to enjoy this, then so be it. I used to think I liked “unusual” fragrances, but this is just too discordant and frenzied for my tastes. I usually try to use up my samples in multiple wearings before passing judgement, but this is a one-and-done wearing for me. An hour in, I find myself sniffing something quite enjoyable, and I wonder where the scent is coming from. Oh wait, it’s me! There’s that rose. This now sucks significantly less than it did an hour ago. I will change my dislike to an ok. I still don’t want to wear it again, though. Off to my perfume buddy, it shall go.

This perfume got revamped around the end of 2023, and they really toned down the aldehydes and oxidized rose. Now it’s a much more wearable scent, but honestly, it doesn’t leave as strong of an impression. The original version started off with a punch of aldehydes and peppery spices, before diving into a bold, almost harsh oxidized rose with a deliberately rugged woody vibe. It didn’t have any boozy notes, but still gave off this sharp, edgy feeling like cheap red wine and cork—pretty interesting, and surprisingly easy to wear. It was a unique, atmospheric woody rose scent. The only downside was that the longevity was a bit short, but other than that, it was pretty solid.

A little soft and flowery in the opening with a slight sweetness, all while being cold and austere. As the aldehydes come through, so too does a heroic dose of wet concrete. The overall vibe is 'Gothic rose'. Dress in all black and wear on those cool, rainy days.

A sample of Frapin that I bought with others. Although the fragrance says it is unisex it leans more feminine. The scent is like a cold rose with a hint of metallic which isn't too bad but makes it feel emotionless

I have not tried many aldehyde scents and now I don't want to try anymore! I used to work at Radio Shack over 10 years ago. This smells like infested electronics! People used to come in with amplifiers ,stereos and all other kinds of electronics. They would want them repaired after roaches or other creatures had chewed through the wiring, circuit boards and other electrical components. They would ask if it could be repaired with no shame! How!! Just by a new one and let it go. This scent is one that disgust me almost as much as Kouros! The dislike bar is not a lie!

I'm not getting much rose from this one. I'm wowed by this perfume, but don't like its smell. I agree that it does smell interesting and niche notwithstanding. It's rather masculine, peppery and woody, with a very serious dose of ISO-E Super. I would say it's cognac, dirt and pepper with a hint of dead dry roses. It's a work of art - it does tell a story. Not sure I'd like to smell like this little number though. Probably not.

I'll take the words of another reviewer who is judging it very well. "Herbal, balsamic bandaid" Fortunatelly it has soft sillage and soft projection. This is not a new smell for me. I've smelt a very cheap arabic scent at the flea market, gross. This is it only smoother.

I have never met a floral aldehyde I didn't like. Until this. On me it smells like when rubber/plastic/glue gets old and perishes. I understand the concept behind the scent, and it does very well to convey it. But I don't want to smell this way on purpose.

One of the most boring scents I have experienced in a long time. Loads of Iso-E Super, laced with something inconsequential. Made me wonder why anyone would waste time, money and effort to create something so very bland. 2/10

醛香玫瑰。醛香那种特殊的厚重的清新主导开头,玫瑰出来后就变成香腻了。在某个空隙好像闻到了白葡萄酒清爽的口感。后调的藏红花给一直很腻的醛香玫瑰增加了一点甜,好在雪松稍微稀释了它们。 适用季节/场景:冬天早晨出门前喷在毛衣上;春天去夜店蹦迪

نه دیگر... ...بگذار سیر از این معجون بنوشم و این لنور از دست‌رفته را فراموش کنم! کلاغ سیاه گفت:نه دیگر... بخشی از شعر کلاغ سیاه؛اثر ادگار آن پو رو در بالا مطالعه فرمودین؛شعری سراسر تشویش و تاریکی که هر بند از اون با این کلمه به پایان میرسه: NEVERMORE انتخاب چنین نامی برای این عطر از خانه ی فراپین؛شاید تلاشی بوده برای تجسم حال و هوای تلخ شعر The Raven. عطر شروعی آلدئیدی و گیاهی داره که رایحه ی فلفل هم بخوبی در اون حس میشه. شروعی سبز اما سنگین. خیلی طول نمیکشه که رز وارد کار میشه اما با ظاهری کاملا متفاوت! بوی سبز؛چوبی و شاداب شاخه ها؛برگها و غنچه های بوته ی رز که در یک باران تند بهاری؛آمیخته با رایحه ی شکوفه ی درختان میوه و شاخه های نازک و تازه رسته ی درختان بید و صنوبر؛هوا رو پر میکنن. این بو اگرچه زیباست؛اما از پرپر شدن غنچه ها و شکوفه هایی که در انتظار شکفتن و به بار نشستن هستن و از شکسته شدن نو شاخه هایی که منتظر تنومند شدن بودن؛خلق میشه. و این امید بی حاصل شاید یاد آور تقلای بیهوده ی شاعر برای گریز از هراس و اوهام ناشی از تنهایی و انتظار دشوار رسیدن صبح در شبی سرد و طولانی باشه! فضایی که همراهی رز؛سدر و فلفل اون رو بوجود آوردن و در حاشیه ی اون بوی خاکی و خشک و مرکباتی مانند جوز و یه بوی چرکین بسیار ضعیف به مشام میرسه. چنین شروعی این انتظار رو ایجاد میکنه که عطر به مرور وارد فضایی سنگین و تاریک بشه؛بوی تلخ الکلی نسبتا تندی هم که به این حال و هوا اضافه میشه؛ این احتمال رو قوت می بخشه اما رایحه ی فلفل و کمی گشنیز با این آکورد الکلی همراه میشن و با به حاشیه بردن فضای ابتدای کار؛به شما میگن:نه دیگر! بویی اسپایسی اما ملایم که الکلی و کمی چوبی هست و به آرامی رایحه ی غنچه ها و شکوفه های ناکام رو کنار میزنه. این رایحه ی ادویه ای با اینکه ملایمه؛اما مثل همون کلاغ داستان که با حضور سنگین و نگاههای شومش عرصه رو بر راوی تنگ کرده؛مجالی به دیگر نتها نمیده و حالا نوبت رایحه ی الکلی رسیده که به اون هم بگه:نه دیگر! حالا عطری که به مشام میرسه؛رایحه ی ملایم فلفل و کمی زعفرانه که رایحه ی ضعیف غنچه های رز هم کمی به مشام میرسه. کار تا پایان به همین منوال پیش خواهد رفت و ملایمتر و ضعیف تر میشه.کمی چوبی و خیلی کم شیرین خواهد شد و بعد از اون به هر تغییری خواهد گفت:نه دیگر! اگرچه این عطر؛در لحظات ابتدایی نوید کار قدرتمندی رو میده که قراره اثری ادبی رو بازسازی کنه اما هر چقدر که جلو میره؛از اونچه که باید باشه؛فاصله می گیره و شبیه خیلیای دیگه میشه. این موضوع در کنار ماندگاری و پخش متوسطش باعث میشه که نگاهش کنم و بگم:نه دیگر... کامنت:م.ع (سایت لوکس بایر (با امکان تست سمپل

نه دیگر... ...بگذار سیر از این معجون بنوشم و این لنور از دست‌رفته را فراموش کنم! کلاغ سیاه گفت:نه دیگر... بخشی از شعر کلاغ سیاه؛اثر ادگار آن پو رو در بالا مطالعه فرمودین؛شعری سراسر تشویش و تاریکی که هر بند از اون با این کلمه به پایان میرسه: NEVERMORE انتخاب چنین نامی برای این عطر از خانه ی فراپین؛شاید تلاشی بوده برای تجسم حال و هوای تلخ شعر The Raven. عطر شروعی آلدئیدی و گیاهی داره که رایحه ی فلفل هم بخوبی در اون حس میشه. شروعی سبز اما سنگین. خیلی طول نمیکشه که رز وارد کار میشه اما با ظاهری کاملا متفاوت! بوی سبز؛چوبی و شاداب شاخه ها؛برگها و غنچه های بوته ی رز که در یک باران تند بهاری؛آمیخته با رایحه ی شکوفه ی درختان میوه و شاخه های نازک و تازه رسته ی درختان بید و صنوبر؛هوا رو پر میکنن. این بو اگرچه زیباست؛اما از پرپر شدن غنچه ها و شکوفه هایی که در انتظار شکفتن و به بار نشستن هستن و از شکسته شدن نو شاخه هایی که منتظر تنومند شدن بودن؛خلق میشه. و این امید بی حاصل شاید یاد آور تقلای بیهوده ی شاعر برای گریز از هراس و اوهام ناشی از تنهایی و انتظار دشوار رسیدن صبح در شبی سرد و طولانی باشه! فضایی که همراهی رز؛سدر و فلفل اون رو بوجود آوردن و در حاشیه ی اون بوی خاکی و خشک و مرکباتی مانند جوز و یه بوی چرکین بسیار ضعیف به مشام میرسه. چنین شروعی این انتظار رو ایجاد میکنه که عطر به مرور وارد فضایی سنگین و تاریک بشه؛بوی تلخ الکلی نسبتا تندی هم که به این حال و هوا اضافه میشه؛ این احتمال رو قوت می بخشه اما رایحه ی فلفل و کمی گشنیز با این آکورد الکلی همراه میشن و با به حاشیه بردن فضای ابتدای کار؛به شما میگن:نه دیگر! بویی اسپایسی اما ملایم که الکلی و کمی چوبی هست و به آرامی رایحه ی غنچه ها و شکوفه های ناکام رو کنار میزنه. این رایحه ی ادویه ای با اینکه ملایمه؛اما مثل همون کلاغ داستان که با حضور سنگین و نگاههای شومش عرصه رو بر راوی تنگ کرده؛مجالی به دیگر نتها نمیده و حالا نوبت رایحه ی الکلی رسیده که به اون هم بگه:نه دیگر! حالا عطری که به مشام میرسه؛رایحه ی ملایم فلفل و کمی زعفرانه که رایحه ی ضعیف غنچه های رز هم کمی به مشام میرسه. کار تا پایان به همین منوال پیش خواهد رفت و ملایمتر و ضعیف تر میشه.کمی چوبی و خیلی کم شیرین خواهد شد و بعد از اون به هر تغییری خواهد گفت:نه دیگر! اگرچه این عطر؛در لحظات ابتدایی نوید کار قدرتمندی رو میده که قراره اثری ادبی رو بازسازی کنه اما هر چقدر که جلو میره؛از اونچه که باید باشه؛فاصله می گیره و شبیه خیلیای دیگه میشه. این موضوع در کنار ماندگاری و پخش متوسطش باعث میشه که نگاهش کنم و بگم:نه دیگر... کامنت:م.ع (سایت لوکس بایر (با امکان تست سمپل

If the words aldehydic and floral make you think about big feminine fragrances of the past, then you have to try Nevermore because this is neither an old school composition, nor a feminine one. Not at all. I'm a big fan of both old-fashioned fragrances as well as big florals but this thing here, it's not what you would expect after reading the notes. I'm generally not obsessed by gender classification but sometimes there are fragrances that I find particularly suitable for a specific gender. Well, in this context, Nevermore leans definitely towards the masculine side of the spectrum in my perception....and it's extremely modern. It opens with a blast of green and sparkling aldehydes supported by woody-spices (nutmeg and pepper). A pretty common accord for those who are familiar with brands such as Comme Des Garcons and the likes, but so well executed to immediately catch my attention. A sort of non-floral rose breaks in and, together with saffron, introduces a darkish, kind of leathery note. The rose(s) here, which represent the real essence of this fragrance, have very different different and opposite facets ranging from pale and transparent to dark and woody. With all the due exceptions made, I'm generally not a fan of rose-centered fragrances but Nevermore is really so easy to like while the light/dark juxtapositions going on throughout provide quite some entertainment. My only concern is about the drydown which compared to both the striking opening and the entertaining middle-phase, feels a bit too...generically woody-musky, maybe? Probably not something I would go out of my way to get a bottle of but if you like modern masculines with a twist, give this a chance because it's very nice. Decent projection and good lasting power. 7/10

This is a super-fizzy aldehyde with some bitter, citrus-like notes upfront. It’s definitely rose at its core, but it’s doing more than what you might expect from a standard rose scent. There’s a psychedelic feel to it—a shimmery kind of prismatic haze—but the opening is the most gripping part for me: it’s extraordinarily vibrant—perhaps to the point of silliness—but after that, it does become a bit mediocre. The aldehydes go flat; the rose just sort of hangs there, and a schlocky synth-wood base sheepishly emerges. The Poe reference is a tad confounding though as it’s far more of a bright, modern thing than what the name infers. It’s certainly not a dark rose in the way that Gotham is a dark rose, and, in fact, I’d be more inclined to describe it as a dayglo affair. It reminds me a little bit of Malle’s Portrait of a Lady with an even more amped-up opening (yes, really). It smells like what I’d imagine it would feel like to be dressed head-to-toe in glow sticks or perhaps have LED lasers blasting out of your skin. A great Warheads-style fizzy opening followed by a standard-fare chemical cedar.

Shameless aldehydes and a quiet rose lurking in the background. This is much more unisex than the list of notes would suggest. The opening is green (aldehydic green) and spicy - I get pepper and saffron mostly. It's understated and a nice spin on a common use of ingredients. The middle is a bit less understated. There's a blast of Iso E Super that just sort of goes POW! out of nowhere. I don't have a problem with Iso E Super as long as it's not just used by someone who has thought "Need woods? Yeah, this'll do". And that's how it feels like it's been used here. It's slightly jarring because it seems out of place with the original and subtle opening. The final dry down shakes of the Iso E and becomes much more ambery. It goes back to being very nice again at this point. I'd buy a full bottle if I could somehow remove that middle section.

Since before getting my hands on Frederic Malle, "Portrait of a Lady," I believed I found its equivalent. Look "Nevermore-I mean, look "no more.". This is some AMAZING stuff and I love it! It opens with this dry slightly peppery aroma that's really smooth; although there is no mention of pine, I do get a nice woodsy smell in the very beginning not to mention the undeniable, unforgettable rose (very resembling to POAL) with a nice dry down; a wonderful woody/rose with nutmeg and a slight musky feel and finally a sense of warmth that symbolizes exquisite taste; I really think this is along the lines of POAL. Thanks deadidol for the nudge, the similarity between the two. If you get your hands on this....enjoy, because I am!!! Nevermore, where have you been all of my life?

I’m trying to think of what might save this for me if it were added to it or layered over it, perhaps sandalwood, patchouli, frankincense, or musk, but as it is it reminds of mildew on a stainless steel sink, with notes of damp cellulose sponge. Reading Miguel Matos’ article above, I’m guessing the culprit is Rose oxide. It’s sour, metallic, and dank. I’m a 50 year old lady, and that impression on my skin is one I’m trying to run from, fast, in the opposite direction. I bet it might actually bloom on a younger woman, or a man of any age, or, yes, as marketed, to a moody Goth. As for me, Nevermore, indeed.

Roses, pepper, NUTMEG, honey, saffron, and sands with a bit of fresh addition (never citrus nor sport but mountain fresh). It is quite an interesting combination that mingles with my skin somehow. Although i'm never a lover of neither red roses nor pepper but i guess the Nutmeg is the one that broke the spell of that combination! and maybe the help of honey & saffron. The nutmeg added that earthy, fertile, fresh, calming sand to the sharp combination of roses & pepper. To be honest, i didn't liked it when i first applied it on, but giving it more time made me realized how good this fragrance is.

the aldehydes in this are front and centre; no hiding these bad boys. unfortunately, so is the rose, and a sharp metallic accord is struck between the two. it's the smell of metal dust and alongside the fatty/waxy qualities of the aldehydes, it comes across as a little, well, it's a little unpleasant. fatty, waxy, metallic and floral. for me, it only works sometimes but maybe others will get more out of it than what i did. nice enough...

For those who find this smelling like a bandaid/rubber, try mixing it with a soft musk to make it more wearable (bearable?). I had the Egyptian Musk oil by Kuumba on my wrist the other day and later sprayed this on top of it. It actually pulls the rose notes in this forward and accentuates it and makes it turn into something more like a dry rose along with a wine cork, a scent profile close to Rose of No Man's Land by Byredo.

Loved the opening but somehow at the end it was extremely pissy or animalic or sweaty or urinal or maybe like moldy chairs or musicbox. Whatever. The opening is masculine and warm and wonderful....maybe something was wrong with my tester. Will try it again. BUT! The ending doesn't justify the opening. At least not with me I have to love the WHOLE composition to actually pull the trigger. Lasted forever as well.

GROSS. This is bitter, herbal, balsamic Bandaid. It's all about the Atlas Cedar and pepper with herbs thrown in. It is dry dry dry and ugly. How can anyone call this a floral aldehyde with rose in it??? I collect rose frags. It's my favorite note. Since when do roses smell like Bandaids or medical bandages?

Smells HYSTERICAL. I'm not sure if it's the name that provokes such impression, from time to time it appears sharp and weird that makes one want to shout no more of this smell, but at the same time it is so mysterious and addictive that one wants to explore more of it.

This is such an old-fashioned masculine fragrance. Yep, it gives me the feeling of when our grand parents was wearing it during 70s and 80s - just this kind of eau de colognes. No need to describe it as the previous reviewer has made a good description of the piramyd.

Apply with a light hand! It is very potent juice, but a little dabbed on the skin gives a beautiful waft of smoky rose. Definitely in vein of Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle (which scent I adore) but distinctive enough to try if you're a collector.

A very quiet rose . Similar to Tea Rose from Perfumer's Workshop but quieter, less green , with a great note of cedar in basenotes . A meditative rose , androgynous . With a sensation of a cloud of powder at the end

It's dry and clean, even sterile cedar wood lacking some vibe of living thing. So it's far more better adding body odor of your own spraying plenty in hot summer weather. Then it becomes quite deep, dark animalic.

This should be renamed, "Portrait of a Man whose with his Lady Nevermore!" hahahaha (Portrait of a Lady style with rosy strength, without the rosy sweetness)

this is the big brother to Christophe celle calypso figue..nevermore is better, less harsh and more complex but they definitely both very similar

@tomits: I've never tried Nevermore, but you sure made me laugh with your comment.

Does it smell anything like raven?:)