Ink Mark

wow this is really good,creamy sandalwood I really love these scents,I enjoy it a lot,I got this today as a birthday gift and its really nice I rate this easily 10/10 long lasting and strong very very good if you like Sandalwood you are going to like this one for sure😍

Louis Vuitton Ink Mark Louis Vuitton’s Journey to China line draws inspiration from Chinese culture, and Ink Mark feels especially connected to the traditions of calligraphy, incense, and meditation. In old Eastern culture, calligraphy was a meditative act. When the mind was unsettled or distracted, people would write — letting each stroke of the brush bring them back to focus. I can relate to that idea; it reminds me of how, when we were young, we were told to copy texts or write reflections to calm down or think clearly. This perfume captures that same spirit. It uses sandalwood and floral notes to express the scent of ink — the florals slowly unfolding with time. The choice of sandalwood feels especially meaningful, since it’s not only tied to calligraphy (used in traditional ink materials) but also to the incense rituals that evoke stillness and mindfulness. The scent itself is simple: sandalwood, soft florals, incense, and a hint of frankincense. When I first sprayed it, the sandalwood hit me quite strongly — almost too strong, with a faint cucumber-like sharpness that felt a little harsh. But as the minutes passed, the floral and incense notes began to rise gently, and the whole fragrance became warmer, more peaceful. After reading the story behind it, I realized this isn’t really a fragrance I’d wear to go out. It feels more like something I’d keep for quiet moments at home — for when my thoughts are scattered, and I just want to breathe and find calm again. If anything, I wish it had a slightly more “inky” quality — something that made the name Ink Mark come through more clearly, maybe like how YSL Muse captures its theme so vividly. Still, I appreciate how Ink Mark translates the meditative nature of calligraphy into scent — it’s a perfume that feels less like a statement and more like a pause.

Just tried it today at qingdao. The first sniff feels like an intimate creamy sandal that goes into diptyque territory, a bit sweet, and i can also feel some watermelon, like in wavechild. I will give it full wear and see how it develops through the day. Edit. just finished wearing through the day. It's pretty different on skin, clothes, and paper. Paper and clothes I get this creamy sandalwood with the ink behind. On my skin, it gets this fruity phase i like, but I rather get wavechild since this perfume doesn't projects enough, super intimate.

@Birdy716 I bought it at a department store on the day of release and read and wrote the official explanation on the Chinese wechat program, so why do you think so? I translated it into gpt because I'm not good at English. I translated what I wrote on my SNS because many people would be curious because it was sold worldwide after the limited release in China.

This is like Santal 33 with stamp ink and leather smell. Would also like to agree that this scent is very good for a self-quiet scent when at home. Can work as a room scent as well

I got a decant of Ink Mark, and these are my thoughts after trying it a few times: This is probably the most unique-smelling fragrance I have in my collection, not because it is any good, but because it is unique lol. It smells in a very particular way, like candle wax left in the room where bakhoor is used quite frequently. It is a sweet, slightly herbaceous, soft, waxy, and smoky scent. It's very calming and soothing in a weird way. Would I wear it outside? Very likely not. It's not that kind of scent. In my opinion, it's a really cool experiment. But that's just exactly what it is lol.

My sister has her internship at Harrods and attended the product call. She managed to snag me a tester and will steal a full tester bottle when it launches. I can smell mostly oranges and a faint faint hint of dark ink, strangely reminds me of school lunch. Doesn’t last on me tho

Upon first spray, the creamy sandalwood is very prominent, I thought it would be a good sandalwood scent. But there is that inky/earthy/smoky smell that dominate on my skin in the drydown, which made me want to puke! No thanks!

I tried several sprays of this at the LV Shanghai Vessel. First impressions are, I've smelled this before. Opens up nice, dark, creamy, sandalwood with a hint of from imagination (not sure how to explain that). I need a bottle to fully test it out. The middle notes get into the violety woody vibe. It almost smells like Burberry Hero EDT with Prada le homme intense EDP. So far lasting around 5 hours before becoming a skin scent. Very faint sillage throughout. Definitely a winter fragrance. Personally, I'd skip this one; or, be hopeful they reformulate for the American market.

Green sandalwood that was freshly hewn and shaped into a table. The grains still echo with the scent of dried wood shavings with a plume of smoky incense in the background. I don't find the sandalwood to be creamy at all, but rather a soft, dry, and green variety that does resemble Santal 33, but it's far less sour. It also doesn't have that leather accord that turns me off in S33. It's a quiet and thoughtful scent. It's minimalistic, yet satisfying.

This is a warm homely scent like your favourite grandpas jumper from a closet... it’s cuddly, but strong and familiar and friendly. Very different to rain tea and moon tale.... I got all 3 at the same time and this one is like a firm handshake whereas the other two are high fives! 🤣

@PapaGainz and also, here comes shitty comments from the people who never smelled it but got an half-ass idea from dumb tiktok frag influencers.

In order to like LV as a brand, you need to tune out the broccoliheads on youtube and tiktok, after that life becomes much better.

conceptually, this sounds so cool. But you'd think there would be an ink note...? I'm sure these are rumored/unofficial notes tho.

I smelled this in China - my nose might deceive me but I think I detect a note of steamed crab

So LV has 3 releases that copy Santal 33? (Au Hasard, Lovers and Ink Mark), lol

Really Woody and Flowery Fragrance It's a little gourmand with a bit of oud

@outlander89 what’s the point of using ChatGPT to write a review

Best one of the three.. unisex woody smoky semi sweet with rose.

I am digging this bottle. I am not rating anything.