Osmond de Noir

Whenever I get myself a new batch of samples I take at least one random blind. Something I have no idea what to expect from. There's excitement to be had in never knowing whether I'm in for a treat, or a shower. That's how I got my hands on this fragrance. To be honest, I'm not really sure what made me pick this one. The simple, yet elegant bottle perhaps. Or maybe just the word "noir" which I like. Doesn't matter now... This thing is much better than any 14€/100ml fragrance has any right to be. A pleasant, warm spicy scent. Slightly sweet, definitely not cloying. There's a sharper note to it as well...musk and a bit of pepper I think. Kinda reminds me of Lady Vengeance (Juliette Has a Gun). While different, there's a similar "retro" style to both fragrances. Sadly I don't have any lady Vengeance lying around right now so can't compare them in detail. Where this really got hit hard by the low price-tag is sillage and longevity, both being quite lackluster. But hey, you don't really have to feel bad about renewing it often. Gotta be careful tho, using too much makes it unpleasantly sharp. So, all in all an incredibly good casual perfume to wear just because, but not what I'd pick for special occasions.

something sweet feminine and something warm, nutty, mixed with akigalawood kind of vibe. it's also sort of fresh, lime-y, nivea blue cream-ey. a bit oldschool. you're six, it's late evening at your house, your mom sits at her vanity table in a silk bathrobe and rollers, with her night cream on, she gives you a kiss goodnight when you pass her by. a comforting scent.

ITS A LIGHT AND SPICY FRUITY SCENT. NOTHING TOO EXCITING. FAIRLY COMMON. SAFE FOR WORK OR AN EVERYDAY SCENT. FOUND IT ON BEAUTYSPIN.COM . :)

Reminds me of some fragrances of Tiziana Terenzi - the musk+fruit+floral combination is trying to keep this light, but some reason I get strong oud-like dry leather note - and to my nose that's the loudest part of this perfume. Definitely worth more than the asked price. Not for the faint of heart or too young crowd - it may be overpowering. But for 30+ it's an awesome statement scent. Again, I see no leather listed here, but some woodsy note seems to contribute to this olfactory illusion I guess. Works also for layering.

Tried a couple of times. Comfortable, light, but super boring. Vetiver with some vague fruits. No oud at all. Not "noir" - for daily use. Would not buy the whole bottle, event for this price.