Funeral Flowers
Funeral Flowers by Kevin Schepis is a daring floral fragrance launched in 2025. It pairs sharp blackcurrant and gardenia with an unexpected earthy truffle heart. The scent dries down into a warm, atmospheric blend of Mexican chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This complex perfume is designed for evening wear during the colder months of the year.
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Lasts six to eight hours with moderate projection. It remains best suited for cool-weather evenings where the air can carry the incense and patchouli accords without becoming too stifling.
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A dark, atmospheric floral centered on gardenia, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The composition has a thick, resinous texture enriched by earthy truffle, spicy orchid, and a deep dry-down of incense, Mexican chocolate, and sandalwood.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe woody and amber base notes provide a long-lasting anchor for the fleeting white floral top. On the skin, the balsamic and earthy accords evolve slowly, shifting from damp soil and truffle to a dry, cocoa-tinged incense warmth over several hours.
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It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Unconventional earthy truffle note
Deep resinous incense base
Excellent for cold evenings
Unique gothic floral aesthetic
Complex note progression
Sophisticated chocolate dry-down
Ideal for formal occasions
Distinctly non-mainstream scent
Good longevity for a floral
Moody and atmospheric profile
Elegant sandalwood dry-down
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Not a safe blind buy
Polarizing truffle opening
Too intense for office wear
Can be sharp if oversprayed
Gardenia may feel too dated
Not ideal for summer heat
Lacks casual versatility
Expensive niche-style profile
Patchouli might be too medicinal
Not for lovers of fresh scents
Hard to layer successfully
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Funeral Flowers by Kevin Schepis: A Bold, Gothic Floral Statement”
The opening of Funeral Flowers by Kevin Schepis hits with immediate, singular intent. A sharp burst of blackcurrant fights for space against a heavy, indolic gardenia and jasmine pairing. Then, the truffle note arrives. It is damp, slightly dirt-like, and adds an immediate layer of texture that grounds the bright florals. This is not a polite or clean opening. It feels deliberate, atmospheric, and just a little bit unsettling. It demands your attention from the first spray.
As the heart emerges, the ylang-ylang begins to smooth the edges of the white floral accord. The fragrance turns slightly spicy as the lotus and orchid weave through the scent. You might find this stage challenging if you prefer airy or citrus-heavy perfumes. It remains thick and somewhat humid on the skin. The transition to the dry-down is where the true character of the perfume shows, as the incense and patchouli start to take over, pulling the florals down into a dark, resinous shadow.
Once it settles, the base notes of Mexican chocolate and sandalwood provide a surprisingly warm, almost edible finish. It is not a gourmand, but the chocolate adds a dry, bitter sweetness that tempers the smoky incense. The vetiver adds a dry, woody backbone that keeps the fragrance from becoming too syrupy or overly sweet. It sits close to the skin, behaving more like a personal aura than a cloud of scent that follows you around.
Performance is respectable for this type of composition. You can expect about six to eight hours of life on average. In the cold air of late autumn, the projection is modest and contained, mostly staying within arm's length. If you wear this in high heat, the incense can become much louder, so keep your application cautious if you plan to be indoors. It is a scent that performs best when the temperature is low and the mood is formal.
Who is this for? It suits the wearer who wants a signature that feels moody, slightly gothic, and entirely unconcerned with trends. If you enjoy the darkness of Tom Ford Black Orchid but want something more centered on gardenia and incense, this is a clear fit. It is not for the person who loves fresh, clean aquatic fragrances or simple sugary gourmands.
Final verdict: Sample first. The presence of truffle and the intense gardenia-incense combo makes this a polarizing wear. If you find the balance of earth and floral matches your skin chemistry, it is a rewarding, complex addition to a collection. Avoid a blind buy, as it is far too unconventional for a safe purchase.
FAQs
What does Funeral Flowers smell like?+
It is a heavy, dark floral composition dominated by gardenia, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, grounded by an earthy truffle top note and a resinous base of incense and Mexican chocolate. Expect a dense, somber scent profile that feels far removed from airy spring bouquets.
Does this fragrance change much as it dries down?+
Yes, it shifts significantly. The sharp, fruity opening of blackcurrant and bergamot quickly retreats, allowing the indolic white florals and earthy truffle to take center stage. As it dries down over several hours, the incense, patchouli, and Mexican chocolate emerge, creating a warm, slightly balsamic finish.
How long does Funeral Flowers last on skin?+
Most wearers find it provides moderate longevity, typically lasting around six to eight hours on the skin. Performance can vary depending on your skin chemistry and the ambient temperature, but it tends to remain detectable as a skin scent well into the late hours of the night.
Is this a good signature scent for office wear?+
Due to its bold, dark, and potentially polarizing nature, it is likely too intense for a conservative office environment. It functions better as an evening fragrance for formal events, dinners, or occasions where you want a scent that projects a mysterious, somber, and elegant aura.
Which season is best for wearing Funeral Flowers?+
This fragrance excels in autumn and winter when the cooler air helps balance its heavy, balsamic, and spicy accords. Its dense profile can feel suffocating in the high heat of summer, so it is best reserved for crisp, cold evenings or damp, overcast days.
Does it lean feminine or masculine?+
While marketed as a fragrance for women, its earthy, woody, and balsamic accords make it quite unisex in practice. Anyone comfortable wearing strong white florals mixed with dark, resinous base notes of incense and patchouli may find it appealing regardless of their gender identity.
How strong is the projection?+
It offers moderate sillage, generally projecting within arm's length for the first few hours before settling closer to the body. It does not fill a room, which makes it a more polite choice for intimate gatherings compared to true beast-mode perfumes.
Can I layer this with other perfumes?+
Because it already has such a dense and complex profile featuring truffle, incense, and Mexican chocolate, layering is tricky. If you must, a simple, non-sweet sandalwood or vanilla oil might help smooth out the sharper edges of the gardenia without clashing with the incense base.
Is this a safe blind buy?+
Absolutely not. The combination of blackcurrant, truffle, and heavy white florals is quite polarizing. Given the unusual accord structure, you should always sample it on your skin first to see how the earthy and balsamic notes react with your personal chemistry.
What is the best way to apply it?+
Given the richness of the patchouli and incense notes, apply it to pulse points like the wrists and neck. Start with two or three sprays to gauge how it reacts to your skin, as the gardenia and ylang-ylang can become quite intense in closed spaces.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREFinal verdict: Sample first. The presence of truffle and the intense gardenia-incense combo makes this a polarizing wear. If you find the balance of earth and floral matches your skin chemistry, it is a rewarding, complex addition to a collection. Avoid a blind buy, as it is far too unconventional for a safe purchase.
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