Skarb

A linear frankincense, myrrh and plastick-y celery (lovage, a special variety of celery, according to the house) trio with a noticeable musky chamomille support. That doesn't sound very sexy, but trust me, it is. Projection is poor in the opening, but will increase to average after 30/60min. It will never be loud, be I'm able to smell whiffs several hours in. This one will please (or at least raise the interest) of people who like creativity, intriguing fragrances, and more generally who is a fan of Comme des Garcons fragrances, but for sure not one looking for a mainstream crowdpleasing bulldozer. On my to-buy list, but I will wait for it to appear at discounters. Thumbs up! Fall, unisex, 25+

This one singes beautifully. It smells amazing and has memorable sting.

Friend of mine loves it wear it and completely agrees with the description. Since this is not my kind of scent I'll take his word for it and vote yes. Sometimes if you don't like the scent it doesn't mean it is bad it just not be your thing and this is one of those. Humiecki & Graef are one of those scents that you can not trust reviews; to my experience people have most contrasting reactions to these scents.

Quite unusual opening of Skarb makes it interesting only first 15 minutes. Then it becomes a simple woody-musky fragrance that has much similarities (IMHO) with Aramis Cool. It's not worthy its price.

I stopped caring about marketing strategies when it comes to fragrance. I've heard Skarb is supposed to be a composition about melancholy and tears and I honestly couldn't care less. Skarb is quite good. Skarb strikes a an edulcorated and more wearable (sort of prototype) version of Byredo's M/Mink which in this case is good news for me. A strong and extremely bitter/dry incense note joined by woods and a remarkable herbaceous presence (myrtle/hay) that adds some pungency. Chamomille provides a slight dose of sweetness to balance the general harshness while hints of aquatic notes refine this composition with an odd, but pleasant, touch. Overall I'd rank Skarb as a slightly weird woody/incense composition that is surely far from being an easy wear or a masterpiece but, at the same time, it isn't as scary or disgusting as they want us to believe. If you like modern, twisted compositions, this is good stuff . Rating: 8/10