The Siren

This is my first try of The Siren by Curly Scents x Zaharoff, one of the recent trio releases from the Zed Creators, described (as I understand it) as the heaviest, most cold-weather-leaning, and most gourmand-like of the three releases, and without even comparing it the other releases, I can confirm that it lives up to the billing of being a robust, mostly-gourmand scent, and it is, as its name suggests, quite alluring. Upon first spray I immediately feel inclined to classify it as a “gourmand leather” (it’s really the first quick catchphrase that comes to mind), with more parts gourmand (coffee, cognac, chocolate, almond) than leather (and spices: ginger, cardamom, coriander, patchouli). A fragrance like Davidoff Leather Blend, by contrast, is more parts leather, fewer parts gourmand, but I’d still grossly characterize it similarly as a gourmand leather; still, the distinction is important. The note list seems accurate, showing that The Siren is a sweet, spicy, boozy, leathery mix, an example (like Piotr Czarnecki Sensei/Shihan, albeit less masculine) of a multifaceted blend of cold-weather-fitting notes. In that vein, this strikes me as a scent I would wear more in the cooler weather or perhaps in the nighttime rather than on a warmer day. It’s dense but overwhelmingly so that one could comfortably pull it off throughout the year, but I wouldn’t personally opt for it in the current high heat in much of the US. And, as most gourmands are, The Siren is also quite unisex, something anyone with a sweet tooth and an love of booze and chocolate could enjoy. Priced very reasonably at $119 for 60ml, under the $2/ml mark. Like the rest of the Zaharoff catalogue, its concentration is EDP and its performance is quite great. I believe that one can request a sample as well. Overall, I’m really impressed. This is an indulgent, pleasing mostly-gourmand-with-some-leather fragrance that will get major wears by many in the winter, especially, but really can work year-round as a nighttime / seductive option for anyone. 8 out of 10

I recently got all of the Zed creators fragrances in, and while this one is more of a cooler weather scent I did wear it in July, in Texas. I was a bit surprised about the difference from smelling it on paper to on skin. On paper it felt like there would be no way to wear this during the summer in my region, but it wasn’t overpowering and wore quite nicely even outdoors. In the opening of this fragrance I get some spice with a heavy dose of booziness coming from the congac. At first I thought there could be some tobacco in here, because I did pick up a smoky nuance. I believe that is coming from the Vetiver which is a woodsy almost earthy Vetiver on my skin. During the heart and dry down I do pick up the blending of the coffee with the Booz accord and a slight touch of leather. The Vetiver continues to be identifiable throughout the life of the scent. I feel this to be a masculine scent, perfectly suited for a night out, especially if dressed up but not with a tie. The performance does have some staying power. I got about 10 hours of longevity, more on clothing. The projection was about arms length for the first 2 hours then the scent was a little closer to the skin. I would say anyone standing next to you would be able to detect it. This is not going to be an easy wear for everyone, and not everyone will enjoy it. But, if you enjoy a rich scent with some complexity, this is it. The price tag being 119.00 I feel is pretty good. You get the second to none class that comes with every Zaharoff produced product, and a wonderful limited edition fragrance. I shot my first impressions of this one, and cannot wait to give it another wearing before giving it a full review on YouTube. The Fragrance Wardrobe - YouTube

The Siren is exactly what the name suggests. It draws you in without trying too hard. Dark, smooth, and a little mysterious, it creates an aura rather than just a scent trail. On my skin it opens with a magnetic blend of ginger, cardamom, coriander, and almond that feels warm and alive, then flows seamlessly into the heart where coffee, leather, moss, and dark chocolate give it depth and texture. The dry down is where it really shines. Cognac, patchouli, vetiver, and amber woods wrap everything together into something rich, slightly animalic, and incredibly attractive without being loud. This is not a fragrance that shouts. It pulls people closer. It feels intentional, confident, and atmospheric. Perfect for evenings, cooler weather, or anytime you want presence without overstatement. It is genuinely unique, and it is a shame this was a limited release. I am grateful to have secured more than one bottle because this is the kind of scent you want to enjoy freely, not ration. If you ever find it from a trusted source, it is absolutely worth experiencing.

Now I love sweet smells and gourmands. This one right here is not too sweet and the opening does fade out and the mid notes and base notes unfold quickly. It's dry, dark, balsamic, and to my nose I definitely get the leather here. Of the three creations by the ZedCreators, this one deviates from the two because it's got more of a niche vibe and it's scent-structure isn't similar at all to the other two. I think this fragrance is pretty safe if you want a sweet leathery almondy perfume that isn't too loud. Great for evening wear. Sexy, smooth, and just a bit more masculine wearing but anyone can pull this off especially if they wear it dressed up.

Love it. Totally reminds me of Black Phantom, but less sweet, less nutty, and instead of smelling like peanuts I get almond. It's more airy than Black Phantom so could probably be used in Spring as well as Fall/Winter. The added note of leather is blended so smoothly that you can definitely smell it but it doesn't come off as obvious. As it dries down the patchouli and vetiver come out and it smells like a hint of fresh tobacco leaves too. After giving it a few wears, on my skin, it starts off as black phantom and turns into tabac royal. What an interesting creation. Kudos to Andrea, the perfumer, and George!!