Torn

It is clear that there is more than just vetiver and vanilla in this fragrance. In the initial few minutes, I get a strong, sweet black current note combined with a considerable dose of patchouli. The patchouli is slightly spicy and adds a great deal of depth to the fragrance. Immediately, I am tempted to press my nose closer. In the mid stages, the black current note fades into a sweet, spicy rose. The rose is not jammy, old fashioned, or cloying. At this point, the vanilla starts to peek through. In combination with the patchouli and vetiver, the vanilla adds a creamy sweetness but this fragrance never veers into gourmand territory. I have to agree with other reviewers who have likened this fragrance to Black Orchid by Tom Ford. Torn is not nearly as intense but there are striking similarities. For instance, I find this one to be much more likeable because of the rose and vanilla- it's like a feminine leaning version of Black Orchid. The woman/man who chooses to wear this definitely has a strong sense of self as this fragrance has a lot of character. On a more personal note, I feel wonderful spritzing this on because it's not laden with a bunch of untested chemicals. That being said... the "clean fragrance" movement, while vested in some truth about health concerns related to chemicals, is also a bit of a marketing ploy. However, the fact that EWG Skin Deep database rates this fragrance as "safe" does make me love this fragrance even more.

“Sheer Black Orchid” I really like this. To describe in a jumbled way: it’s a mildy spicy sweet vanillic-woody-truffley-vetiver-patchouli. I would never have thought of the comparison on my own, but now that I’m seeing Black Orchid up there as the suggested similar scents, I do totally smell TF BO. It’s like a sheer, much less dense, much less sickening, type of Black Orchid. There’s no wonder I like this then. I used to adore Black Orchid around 2006-2008. This is less loud “look at me,” and more subdued and subtle. It’s comforting and mostly sweet with some spice & a dark woody vanilla-ish patchouli vibe but it's not comforting as in boring, it's definitley an interesting and niche/top notch scent profile. I'm kinda obsessed with this lately. I need a lot of sprays and think it's barely moderate longevity (makes it through half the day, to lunchtime maybe). But I'm smitten and am going to bring the travel spray with me when I need an extra spritz later in the day. I keep loving this more and more. Top favorite from Henry Rose. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 5/10

Earthy, spiced, and sweet without being overtly a gourmand. Mysterious, yet comforting. True subtly with an edge. Henry Rose’s ‘Dark Is Night’ had been a long time favorite of mine for its nostalgic, sweet incense like characteristics, however pregnancy temporarily altered my scent preferences and DIN sadly became too heavy for me. ‘Torn’ however has been a lovely alternative. The opening and middle floral notes (specifically the rose) come across deep and dewy. The base notes that then follow with a dry vanilla bean, patchouli, and praline settle into a perfectly balanced earthy spice that’s ‘just’ sweet enough to make the mouth water. It’s effortlessly classy and wearable for all occasions. The comparisons of Torn to Black Orchid are fair, but Torn again is far more subtle in its approach. Torn is the black cat that knows it doesn’t need size to still swagger like a panther. It’s certainly sauntered itself into my permanent collection (and pairs perfectly over DIN). I hope it decides to stay for a long time.

Very, very pretty scent. I get a delicate violet here, like you took the violet from Celeste, tamped it down a bit, and added it to i Profumi di Firenze’s Vaniglia del Madagascar (another one of my favorite spring time vanillas). Torn warms up beautifully on the skin; it starts out a bit greener, spicier and damp even- like a walled, shady, backyard garden. Then after 1-2 hours it really becomes this warm, golden vanilla. Still with a touch of the violet and earthy greenness. Like a sugar cube crumbling into a violet green tea. The only gripe I have is the lasting power- 4 hours tops and the silage is pretty much within arms length for the first two hours, and then a really close bubble- not quite a skin scent- for the last two. I’m really debating a full bottle of this- not every fragrance needs to be beast mode. This fits my delicate, confectionary, garden-fairy-at-a-tea-party spring vibe 🌾🫖🧚🏽🍭💐🧁

So delicious and sophisticated. I got so many compliments on this scent every time I wore it. It opens very bright but once it dries down, it mellows out into a sexy, earthy vanilla that isn’t sweet at all. If you loved smelling vanilla extract as a kid but you’re not a gourmand lover now, this could be the one for you. I usually love gourmands, the sweeter the better, but this was my intro to more unisex woody fragrances. It feels like sitting by the fireplace in a clean, cozy house while you can just barely smell the warm cookies on the table behind you. It is a bit of a higher price point, but I felt like it was worth it because of how it lasts all day without losing any sillage. A little goes a long way and a few sprays will last you all day without overpowering the noses of everybody with whom you might have to share an elevator.