Au Dela Du Noir
Au Dela Du Noir by Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a moody blend of smoky Kyara incense and bitter wormwood. Designed for cold weather, this unisex perfume dries down to a quiet, animalic amber that hugs the skin, making it a compelling choice for lovers of dry, dark fragrances.
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Stays on the skin for five to seven hours, with a moderate, arm-length projection during the first two hours. It performs best in dry, cold autumn climates.
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A dry, smoky blend of Kyara incense, bitter green wormwood, and dark cassis fruit. The texture is dusty and resinous, with a quiet animalic undertone that warms up on the skin.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe aromatic and warm spicy accords dominate, presenting a dry, herbaceous woodiness on the skin. Over time, the fruity cassis softens into a dark, wine-like shadow over the smoky incense.
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
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Features a dry, authentic Kyara incense note suitable for cold weather.
Bitter wormwood opening offers an interesting departure from sweet designer trends.
Unisex appeal works well for anyone seeking a dark, woody profile.
Low projection makes it easy to wear in close-quarters evening settings.
Cassis note adds a pleasant, wine-like fruitiness to the dry wood.
Avoids heavy, cloying sweetness, keeping the scent profile dry and clean.
Perfect match for dark, textured autumn outfits like wool coats.
Provides a quiet, personal scent bubble that does not offend others.
Spicy accords add warmth without relying on common vanilla bases.
Crafted by Pierre Guillaume, ensuring a high-quality ingredient feel.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Moderate longevity of five to seven hours may disappoint heavy buyers.
Low projection means it will not satisfy lovers of loud fragrances.
High price point feels expensive for a close-wearing skin scent.
Bitter wormwood opening can smell medicinal or harsh to beginners.
Animalic notes in the base can turn sour in warm, humid weather.
Hard to find in standard department stores for easy testing.
Lacks the sweetness that many associate with comforting winter scents.
The cassis note can lean slightly acidic on oily skin types.
Not versatile enough for warm spring days or casual office wear.
Polarizing profile requires sampling before buying a full bottle.
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Pierre Guillaume Au Dela Du Noir Review: Shadowy Incense For Cold Nights”
Au Dela Du Noir opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of wormwood that feels green and slightly bitter. Almost immediately, a tart cassis note joins the mix, bringing a dark, dark-fruit quality that feels more like a dry red wine than sweet berry juice. The opening is bold and dry, instantly setting a serious, contemplative mood.
As the fragrance settles, the heart reveals its woody core. The Kyara incense takes center stage, offering a dry, smoky quality that feels ancient rather than synthetic. Unnamed warm spices simmer quietly in the background, adding texture and preventing the incense from feeling too cold or church-like on the skin.
The dominant accords are aromatic and warm spicy, but they behave in a quiet, textured way. The green elements of the wormwood linger as a dry herbaceous layer, while the animalic base notes begin to warm up, giving the dry-down a subtle skin-like warmth that feels personal.
In terms of performance, this is a quiet companion. It projects out to about an arm's length for two hours before pulling in close to the skin. Total longevity is around six hours, making it a good choice for a dinner date or a cool evening where you want a scent that hugs the skin.
This is not a crowd-pleasing designer release. It fits someone who appreciates dry, woody, and slightly bitter compositions. The lack of heavy sweetness makes it feel mature and deliberate, best paired with dark clothing and cool, crisp autumn air.
While the scent is beautifully crafted, the quick fade to a skin scent might disappoint those looking for heavy projection. It remains a beautiful, understated study in dark incense and bitter greens, best purchased after trying a sample on your own skin.
FAQs
What does Au Dela Du Noir smell like?+
This fragrance opens with a sharp flash of green wormwood and tart cassis. It quickly settles into a smoky Kyara incense note, warmed by unnamed spices. The base is quiet, dry, and slightly animalic, dry-down reminiscent of a dark red wine spilled on warm wood.
How long does Pierre Guillaume Au Dela Du Noir last on skin?+
You can expect five to seven hours of wear on skin. The spicy cassis top fades within the first hour, leaving the warm Kyara incense and quiet animal notes to linger close to the skin as a soft, resinous personal scent.
What is the sillage and projection of this fragrance?+
The projection is moderate, extending about arm's length for the first two hours. It does not fill a room, making it suitable for quiet dinners or cool evening walks where you want a close, intimate scent bubble of dry spices.
Which season is best for wearing Au Dela Du Noir?+
The dry warmth of Kyara incense and spicy accords makes this ideal for fall and winter. The cold air cuts through the heavy, dark jamminess of the cassis, preventing the animalic elements from becoming too cloying on hot skin.
Is Au Dela Du Noir suitable for daytime wear?+
This fragrance leans heavily toward nighttime wear due to its smoky, dark nature. The combination of wormwood and incense is a bit too moody for a bright office setting, but it fits a casual leather jacket outfit at night.
Does this fragrance lean masculine or feminine?+
It is a true unisex scent, though it lacks the sweet florals common in feminine perfumes. The bitter wormwood and dry woodiness appeal to masculine tastes, while the dark, jammy cassis provides enough fruitiness to balance the blend.
Who is the ideal audience for Au Dela Du Noir?+
Fragrance enthusiasts who enjoy dark, smoky, and slightly medicinal scents will appreciate this creation. If you prefer bright citrus or clean laundry scents, the bitter green wormwood and animalic undertones will likely feel too challenging.
Can I layer Au Dela Du Noir with other fragrances?+
You can layer this with a simple, sweet vanilla linear scent to soften the bitter edges of the wormwood. Avoid layering it with other complex ouds or heavy spice scents, as the Kyara incense already carries a lot of weight.
How does it compare to other Pierre Guillaume scents?+
It shares the resinous, warm signature style of the house but sits on the darker end of the spectrum. Compared to his sweeter woody scents, this one relies more on bitter green facets and dry, smoky wood.
Is Au Dela Du Noir a good blind buy?+
No, this is not a safe blind buy. The contrast between bitter wormwood and animalic notes can be polarizing on different skin types. A small sample vial is highly recommended before committing to a full bottle.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREConsider Amouage Memoir Man for a stronger, more complex green wormwood, or Guerlain's incense line for a sweeter, more resinous take on smoke.
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