Passage d'Enfer Extrême

I think this is the first time I’ll use this description: dark-ethereal. Passage d’Enfer Extrême does not smell like hell itself, nor like a path leading into flames. It smells like pure melancholy; a melancholy intertwined with regret, and through regret, with darkness. The opening arrives with a striking freshness: pine-like, crisp, peppery, and airy, yet simultaneously infused with incense. It’s unexpectedly beautiful. At the heart of the fragrance are lilies; but these are grey lilies. Not the dewy, luminous white kind, but lilies from another realm altogether, as if dusted with fragile silver leaf, shedding their surface at the slightest breath of wind. Alongside the lily, olibanum dominates the composition with unmistakable clarity. The Extrême version does include vanilla, but its presence is almost spectral; an airy softening rather than anything recognizably sweet or sticky. The base turns distinctly woody and cedar-tinged; dry, cooling, camphoraceous, and austere. This is my perfect companion for rainy, sorrow-tinged days; sometimes I reach for Relique d’Amour, sometimes for this. As for longevity: this fragrance is, in my experience, quite long-lasting when applied thoughtfully and in the right places, though it should never project loudly. In the hair, it is absolutely stunning. There is something quietly magical about this scent; something I still haven’t fully unraveled, despite wearing it many times. ... For anyone wondering, I don’t think the comparison to Relique makes much sense. They share the same vibe (dark, gothic, melancholic, incense-y, dark academia), but they’re completely different scents. Relique is more piney, muddier, and wetter. This one, on the other hand, is very airy and has no real earthiness. And even though the word “tunnel/passage” comes up, it’s not the kind of passage that smells damp or musty. If Relique is underground, then this one is a dark mist above the clouds (both scents hold their own distinct, special place for me). Tag(s): dark-ethereal, grey, sorrowful, melancholic, woody, lilies, incense-y

I obviously love this fragrance just sad and very beautiful in its own way and every time I smelled it the more character I got so please following me. imagines you are in an old and very beautiful church somewhere in Europe filled with fresh cut lilies and jasmine garlands that decorated for a ceremony while they are burning some smoky incense in a dark and very cold night . first time I tried this fragrance this was the picture in my mind. The performance is not loud but the projection is great. which i am happy about this fragrance. I am wearing it for myself to appreciated. I don’t need anyone to know from miles away that I am entering the room. If you love incense give it a try is not a strong one but its will give you enough story. and for the fruity floral, gourmand lover stay away this one absolutely not meant to be for you. Not a blind buy safe.

Smells exactly like the regular Passage d'Enfer only has a little bit of a better projection. I would use this one if you want to go out wearing it, EDT is more intimate. Definitely don't buy both, they are pricey and the smell is identical. Also, don't listen to people who say you don't want to be smelling like a church. You absolutely do, it's a gorgeous smell and it gets TONS of compliments. Lilies + incense is an unusual combo and this perfume is phenomenal. I kind of feel like people who are actively hating on it in these reviews are either trolls or just didn't read the description to what they bought. My full review is in the original Passage d'Enfer section.

If it's gone within minutes, your skin might just be a diffuser. One day I wore it in the early morning, when I met people in the late afternoon, they asked me what I was wearing today and made me send them links right away. So it lasts at least 7-8 hours on my skin and clothes. I prefer this version to the OG because it's more incense (smoky and deep, colder and more distant) and less white floral. As a women, I am obsessed to incense and woody notes (generally gravitating to masculine/unisex, but a hint of fresh spicy citrus in warmer months) but can't do sweet floral, fruity or vanilla scents. This bottle is definitely one of my all time favorite.

Day 1: I absolutely LOVE the churchy opening! But as it dried down, it started to kinda smell like a basic floral shampoo :( I’m going to keep wearing it and hope it grows on me! Day 2: Ugh I’m obsessed with the opening!! I still wish the incense note were stronger in the drydown — might have to start layering it or just keep reapplying it throughout the day...