Crepusculum Mirabile 63

I got Crepusculum Mirabile in a swap probably a year ago but it has mostly been in my closet the whole time. I would spray it every once in awhile and think "meh." I'd tried several different layering combos as well to varying degrees of success, but overall I was not feeling it. Maybe I wanted more jasmine? Maybe my expectations were different? Maybe I only like sweeter sandalwood scents?? As it is now spring, and I wanna do some spring cleaning to clear out space for new fun things, I decided to spray CM on again before bed to determine if I wanted to keep it or swap it to someone who would love it more. Let's be real, this is too expensive of a perfume to just sit in the closet!!! Then, just before bed, something magical happened. Maybe I am in a different headspace now, or maybe it is the difference in seasons versus when I first tried Crepusculum Mirabile, but I literally said out loud "oh my god. I am obsessed!" The first impression is photorealistic jasmine over soft woods then it quickly settles down into more of a floral-tinged dry wood. Vetiver isn't listed in the notes, but there is a dustiness that vetiver always brings to a scent that is undeniable in CM. This might be the thing that threw me off when I first tried it, based on the expectations I had from my experience with the notes listed. The sandalwood is smooth yet dry, having an almost sunbaked quality to it, and no pickle to my nose. The jasmine has an almost indolic (piss-y) quality at the very beginning that quickly turns into the sensation of walking past a newly-blooming jasmine bush. The tonka is strong at first, but on me it becomes the most subtle backing track to the jasmine & sandalwood by the time the scent is fully dried down. Tonka tends to dominate on my skin, so I am thankful that it is just there for support and does not overwhelm. Sandalwood, with that vetiver that I know is there, truly is the standout of this scent. I just can't believe what a goober I was to not notice. The bottle is gorgeous, the sprayer is divine, and in addition to smelling addictive, the scent lasts and lasts. It was still going strong from 2 sprays by the time I got up. It is on the more linear side once it dries down, but the drydown is so so good that I do not care. To my nose this is unisex, but because of the sandalwood/vetiver combo, some folks might think it leans masculine. Overall, this is a scent worth trying for sandalwood lovers or for someone who wants to try a bit of a different woody scent. Do not be like me and keep this one locked away!!

I learned from this website that when a perfume has low rating it’s gonna be very good :-) This is another case, omg, this house is just a step above the majority of other niche houses, everything they put out is so classy, natural, refined. This is a milkshake of jasmine and soap. I can’t describe it better. Very soapy clean and creamy and the jasmine is so beautiful and natural, like when you walk close to a plant of jasmine. The best way to imagine it is a cream of soap, jasmine and soft woods. Absolutely amazing. Not for the geeks of strong dark perfumes with oud ambar patchouli rose etc etc, this is white, clean and creamy.

A 'Wonderful Twilight', indeed. Velvety, luminous jasmine combines with warm, creamy, almost caressing sandalwood. In the background, tonka adds a subtly gourmand touch, like a soft and enveloping breath. It is a fragrance that comforts as much as it seduces, a sensual warmth that invites closeness. Immediate love.

A heavenly scent, transports you to nights in the Mediterranean. Aquatic, hot, fresh, carnal, voluptuous; clean and complex, an enigmatic siren of a flower. I'm sure there's more notes than listed, I reckon there's ylang ylang and white musk in there as well. I highly recommend this, it blooms in the heat.

Creamy sandalwood with a touch of spicy and hintly jasmine... This whiffs soapy then creamy back and forth with sandalwood, hint of spice, and musk. It is clean yet creamy sandal with white floral. Beautiful.