Embers

This opens with the most amazing Mysore sandalwood. This is the real stuff: thick, dense and incensy. If you have ever been in a Hindu temple, you will recognise the smell. And then, without warning, the lushest and most narcotic rose emerges. Like the rose petals used to pay homage to the deities, and the rosewater sprinkled on devotees, the rose note only intensifies the association with the holy place of worship. In the drydown, the most delicate vanilla comes through, a sublime performance after the hard hitting opening sequence. A remarkable fragrance with very high vibrations. I would put this on when I'm feeling spiritual and introspective. Perfect for doing energy work. Or as an opulent oriental perfume for the bold. Teone's all natural fragrances are extremely pure and of high quality. Even the EDP concentration leaves an oily residue on the skin after spraying. And her perfume compositions are amazing. This is an exciting brand worth exploring. Definitely check out her website.

Teone Reinthal has a magical way with mysore sandalwood. In her hands it becomes a velvety liquid, bringing a softness and a base that lingers and anchors her fragrances so beautifully. Embers begins with this magical elixir, steps down ever so softly so the vanilla and rose can saunter in and bewitch. It's ever so lighty herbal and spicy, never once upstaging the rose and the sandalwood. They sit together regally atop their thrones of vanilla and labdunam - their sweetness joyful, never cloying or upstaging the true stars. And yes, there is a soft smokiness that dances between the rose and sandalwood, which remains long after the fire has died down to embers. Embers sensuality cannot and will not be ignored. It is a fragrance that lingers on twisted sheets in the early light of the morning, still warm - a reminder. This is a fragrance for a fragrance lover, not to be overlooked or treated as a casual splash. It is magic, it is a dance for the senses and one you will not soon forget.

Embers is my first experience with TRNP, a house which I have been dying to dip my toes into, and what a stunning introduction this is. This is a true celebration of amber, in all its glorious splendour with none of the juvenile immaturity you find in most amber perfumes today. Dominated by thick and leathery resins, the dense chewiness of benzoin is somewhat smoky and even a little alcoholic. The vanilla sweetens the affair significantly, alongside touches of rose and warm spices. It’s incredibly smooth and inviting, yet holds a certain darkness. This is a fantastic fragrance, it epitomises everything I love about Amber - when it’s done right. I would love to own this one day, but more importantly I’m now compelled to explore this house further.

I own the 2018 oil perfume version and the 2021 EDP. This is a perfect sandalwood vanilla, mellow, creamy, and luscious, full of depth. The oil version with a concentration of nearly 50% is very long lasting, easily over 18 hours. After the drydown, there is the most divine Madagascar vanilla I have ever met. Although it is not a gourmand, my ideal vanilla perfume should be just like its aftertaste. The 2021 EDP has more aged Mysore sandalwood, more pure woodinesses, and a hint cola-like Effervescent in the beginging. Vanilla here has a little floral and cherry scent. It makes me feel peaceful and indulgent at the same time. This is a precious treasure that my whole family loves.

Oh, this is lovely. Bit of a camphorous whiff on opening but that fades within minutes. Vanilla is dominant; a glorious, sumptuous vanilla which feels lit from within. Sandalwood and rose surge up behind the vanilla and create olfactory poetry, reminding me of swoony middle-eastern sandalwood-rose unions. I wore this side-by-side with Ajmal's Rose Wood for comparison. Rose Wood is a more beautiful, deeper sandalwood-rose perfume - smooth, plush and velvety rich - although Embers has that ultra cosy comforting vibe which vanilla creates. Distillation: sandalwood and rose in a swoon of vanilla essence of cosy