Abyssae 33

It is quite irrefutable in modern perfumery not to be influenced by the name and the bottle when perceiving sensations and notes in a fragrance. And this is just one more case. It's the typical perfume that does not attract you by its notes, which unfortunately follows the trend of declaring only three or four, dictated by a marketing that I still dont understand, as we all know that it is quite difficult to make a perfume that smells like a perfume with less than 50 ingredients. The rose? Yes i detect it! But only because I have seen it, and it smells like a rose submerged in the abysses in a garden of underwater plants. I don't know how they've made it, but coming from this house it doesn't surprise me, to create an olfactory painting that evokes a garden on the seabed, where hidden nature blooms and where an aquatic breeze transports all the aromas of its flora growing on a sunken wood ship. Well-deserved award as best niche fragrance of 2023 by the Fragrance Foundation. The bottle, beautiful! The price? Too expensive for me. Luckily I found a bargain. If you are looking for a room filler or an attention grabber perfume this might not be your choice, however if you use perfumes to live sensations and feelings, and if you are looking for art in perfumery, try it and enjoy it. 33 minutes of applause, Daphne 🪸🪼

Huge shout out to @cheleine - The Noir and De Los Santos are two of my favorite perfumes and I’ve had difficulty finding perfumes that evoke what I love about each of them, and this is nearly a mix of the two but softened with a pleasantly powdery rose. It opens with a green fig, a hint of mineral salt (definitely an interpretation of marine, not photorealistic), a bit of tea - almost like a base of black tea with slightly sweet, creamy matcha on top? It also reminds me of the matcha - and rose that isn’t at all overpowering. Definitely figgy but it manages to stay well balanced. I’m a little over 3 hours into my second day of wearing it (this time with two sprays on each wrist) and it now smells less fig tree seaside, and more like eating a fig and drinking coconut milk while sitting in the desert near a sage bush. Delicious woods that don’t feel as dark and sexy as The Noir or as sharp as De Los Santos; softer and more reserved but still playful with the fig. It’s definitely more of a crowd pleaser in that way, although that’s definitely not to say it isn’t unique. It sits somewhat close to the skin and based on a full day with one spray and half a day with two per wrist, I think moderate longevity but will update if my opinion changes. LOVE this!

When I fall in love with a scent, I often find myself at a loss for words. Not because there’s nothing to say, but because it feels so complete—so perfect in its wholeness—that no description could ever do it justice. This is one of those scents. I love it deeply. It’s rare and familiar all at once—comforting, yet it stirs something wild and unknown. Gorgeous name—“Abbysae” already sounds deep, enigmatic, infinite... It plays on contrast—cool and fresh with the eucalyptus, soft and romantic with rose, warm and musky with cashmeran, sweet and fruity sometimes. Totally unexpected... but somehow it works—like a scent that defies logic and speaks directly to memory and emotion. It reminds me of the deep blue sea—the quiet stillness of deep waters, and the hidden world of wonder beneath the surface. The scent of a first dive in unfamiliar waters. The drydown feels like the final hour of the day, watching the sun melt into the horizon, its golden light reflecting across the ocean. The scent of the breeze... No wonder Abyssae won the FF Best Niche Fragrance 2023, it doesn’t just smell good—it tells a story. One I, as a diver, feel more than I can ever explain.

Had the chance to try this at Paris. I see people mentioning that it's quite similar to Noir 29, and yes it is. But I remember the first time I smell this, and Noir 29 it reminds me of Declaration d'un Soir by Cartier. The difference is this is more jammy and less green than D'un Soir, and replace the Sandalwood of d'un Soir with Cashmeran. First sniff, I would say that it took me off guard. It was an instant love at first sniff. I remember I reactively said "oh wow!" rather than my usual "that's interesting". It's a blast of fresh camphorous rose. The eucalyptus fades quite quickly but remains in the background, and gives the main stage to the jammy rose. It has that warmth from the cashmere that accompanies the rose until the drydown. It's quite linear once it reaches this stage. But still, I'm a fan. Spillage is not that strong, so I can see myself using it even in the office or formal occasions. Versatility: 8/10 Scent: 9.5/10 Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 6/10

The opening starts by reminding me of crashing waves and a warm breeze filled with the scent of wild eucalyptus trees swaying along the rough California coastline. I didn’t understand why it was called “Abyssae” until about a few hours in. The eucalyptus settles and then it is like looking at a rose underwater while swimming the depths of a dark kelp-filled ocean with a just a few rays of sunshine filtering through. There is an unexpected green and marine quality to this scent. This is not your typical sweet rose/oud/vanilla/gourmand that has been done, done, and done again. This is nature at its finest. Each breath heals with gentle and comforting aromas, and lifts the spirits with watery bouyancy to become one with the ocean. Exactly the kind of unique scent experiences we hope for with niche perfumes. It makes complete sense that it won a Fragrance Foundation award.

I love this. It was the first perfume I ever smelled from the house, and I thought about it for two years before I finally got a tester for a reasonable price. It's a unique rose fragrance with perfectly balanced accompaniment from fig and eucalyptus. I can't identify the cashmeran but I imagine it stops this from being brutally cold and woody. It sounds silly but it's simple and complex, as in the same three notes keep ebbing and flowing and swapping themselves around throughout the wear. There are no surprises, but that's fine by me as it's a dazzlingly beautiful fragrance, and it's not too linear, as I get something different in different temperatures, seasons, etc. This is a firm favourite, has great performance and manages to be persistant and strong without wearing me down or hijacking other people's air supply. Absolute class in a bottle.

Another masterpiece by Madame Bugey—what an artist she is. It’s amazing how she crafts perfumes that transport you to places of the imagination and spirit, touched with a sense of magical realism. Here, we have a blooming tree growing among coral in the sea, with a rose that feels right at home in this rare, surreal setting. Once again, it’s a sensory journey of the highest calibre. As for projection and longevity? They’re modest, but that’s not the point. After all, from our dreams and most otherworldly travels, we often remember only fragments. And this is exactly what this work of art is—just a delicate, unforgettable piece of a dream.

I am completely baffled by the people who say they smell dill pickles here. Are y’all okay??? I truly don’t understand how anyone could get pickles from this. I smell a clean, fresh rose with a strong aquatic base. It *almost* wanders into soapy territory but I feel like it stops right before it gets there. About 20-30 minutes in, I get the grounding eucalyptus. It smells high quality for sure, but it still doesn’t make sense to me at this price point. I’ll never be able to afford a full bottle, but if money wasn’t an issue, I’d probably have this as the rose perfume in my collection.

i am obsessed with abyssae 33! it is calming, but not sterile; nostalgic, but not tiresome; powerful, but not in-your-face. The eucalyptus does thread its way throughout the entire wear, into the drydown, but does not sully the experience for me in the way that some remark on below. The note simply adds a coolness to the warm, jammy rose that pushes it into tangy territory – and the cashmeran surfaces here and there like a silky, velvety, musky veil over the whole affair. I wish i could afford a full bottle...one day!

I’ve been wearing this for 3 days straight and it wasn’t a love at first. It was very medicinal upon the first spray and I was a bit put off by it, it sort of reminds me of the smell of cajuput oil. Edit: The more I wear this, the more addicted I am to it. Now I reach for it often for bedtime. It’s very comforting and creamy. It’s cool yet warm and inviting. The performance is still on the weak side. I can smell a weak trail of it in the morning but they are mostly gone by the time I wake up. Both on skin and clothes.

A masterpiece that immediately transports you into a calm, mysterious world, like wandering through a dusky garden where every rose holds a secret. It opens with a cool, crisp breath of eucalyptus—refreshing and a little enigmatic. The rose is neither sweet, jammy, nor overly romantic; instead, it feels thoughtful and refined, tempered by the almost meditative quality of the eucalyptus. The fig adds a sweet, earthy depth that grounds everything beautifully. Overall, it’s an easy 100/10.

This is a stunning perfume - although using Abyss in the name perhaps gives the wrong impression; it is not dark, murky and claustrophobic. Instead, this is an underwater rose garden close to the surface of the ocean with sunlight streaming in. I can still smell it 8 hours after application - and have received many compliments on it. Works well on a sunny day because of the aquatic notes (from the cashmeran), but the rose keeps it interesting, slightly unexpected and sophisticated.

This is an absolutely enchanting fragrance. It’s really calming and therapeutic as well with the camphor note. The rose and cashmeran make it very interesting and elegant. I really love this one! It’s not as weak as some people say in the comments here but it’s also definitely not overpowering or beast mode. It’s perfect for what it is. This is very similar to Thé Noir from Le Labo which is the scent of The Edition hotels. Amazing!!! 8.5/10

It is a lovely fragrance. I had a sample of it and fell in love from the first sniff. And then I decided to buy it exactly from Paris (I have no idea why). But I wanted to capture that moment. In Paris, it opened up even better (I assume because of the high humidity). Abyssae reminds me of Davy Jones's ship from Pirates of the Caribbean. I feel the vibe of the dark sea. Mysterious, gorgeous fragrance!

Oh my God! I bought it a few days ago and I cannot get enough of it! This eucalyptus/rose/cashmeran/fig combination is godly! I got this sample a year ago when I bought Another 13 and I was blown away. Such a wonderful scent — I highly recommend that you try it as soon as possible. Bonus: I got a lot of compliments wearing it, and the longevity is pretty decent.

I love this scent. Very clean and refreshing yet just the perfect touch of floral sweetness. Reminds me of being fresh out of the shower at summer camp smelling like fruity shampoos and soap - but the grown up version. The dry down is a tad more masculine with the camphor element becoming more prominent.

The overall atmosphere is like an ancient castle estate quietly sleeping in a forest, where the scents of rose, eucalyptus, and wood blend together, elegant and restrained, exuding an innate nobility. It also reminds me of the clean and healing plant-woody fragrance in a high-end spa space.

I visit a Nordic spa near my house a couple times a year and this perfume captures the essence of spending a day in the baths and stream rooms. The eucalyptus is bright, soothing yet there’s a water facet that is warm and comforting. I love this fragrance and one of the best.

Feels super well-blended, really likeable. Sweeter than other woody roses I’ve tried, maybe from the fig. In some angles it feels a bit too spa/shower gel, but mostly smells sophisticated. If it wasn’t so expensive I would definitely buy it for daily use, super likeable!

Wow, this is a stunning scent. It starts off fresh and spa-like from the eucalyptus and rose, and settles into a deep, woody fig. The dry down is very similar to Gris Charnel to my nose. It’s very beautiful and therapeutic. The price tag though!