Haunted
Crafted for niche fragrance enthusiasts who prefer herbal complexity over sugary sweetness, this scent offers an introspective, contemplative mood. Its balance of aromatic herbs, somber resins, and earthy iris tones creates a cool presence that feels calm, focused, and distinct. Wearers find it particularly fitting during brisk autumn days and quiet winter evenings, when cooler air highlights the warmth of frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. It suits independent thinkers, artists, and office professionals seeking an unconventional signature scent that avoids heavy gourmand bases or loud musks. If you enjoy dry herbal accords, monastic incense, and subtle powdery orris fragrance, Haunted delivers an intriguing, grounded experience that remains sophisticated throughout the workday or casual weekend outings.
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Performance Metrics
71 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Community data indicates dependable performance, with six out of nine voters rating longevity as long lasting (7 to 12 hours) and two rating it moderate. For projection, five out of nine voters report strong sillage, with three voting moderate, creating an expressive scent trail that gradually relaxes closer to the body over the day.
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Haunted showcases a fresh spicy and herbal architecture built on tart yuzu, marjoram, and green basil. Earthy orris and lavender form a cool bridge to a deep base of frankincense, myrrh, dry hay, and warm amber perfume foundation. The blend balances savory garden herbs with contemplative church incense and polished woods.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe fragrance opens with dominant fresh spicy and aromatic accords that spotlight green culinary herbs. Within an hour, herbal and iris facets bring a cool, powdery texture before settling into sweet amber, warm spicy resins, and dry woody tones that linger cleanly into the late hours.
Community Data
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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
Excellent longevity with most community votes placing it at 7 to 12 hours
Distinctive opening featuring crisp yuzu, fresh basil, and marjoram
Sheer, airy texture that delivers presence without feeling heavy
Rich resinous foundation powered by frankincense and myrrh
Versatile unisex profile with an even balance across genders
Solid projection that creates a noticeable aura for the first several hours
Complex development shifting from herbal freshness to warm woody amber
Standout choice for autumn and winter daytime or evening wear
Unique alternative to conventional sweet or heavy cold-weather fragrances
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Prominent culinary herbal opening may not appeal to every nose
Niche profile that is unsuitable for blind buying
Limited retail availability outside specialized independent stockists
Distant floral notes may disappoint fans looking for obvious rose or tuberose
Divisive reception reflected in an average rating of 3.82 out of 5
Not ideal for high heat or humid summer days
A small portion of voters consider the retail price somewhat high
Subdued sweetness will turn away fans of modern gourmand fragrances
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Clandestine Laboratories Haunted Review: An Ethereal Herbal Incense Fragrance”
Haunted by Clandestine Laboratories opens with an abrupt, crisp collision of tart yuzu citrus and crushed garden herbs. Fresh basil and marjoram take center stage immediately, delivering a green, savory brightness that avoids smelling like kitchen seasoning. Instead, the aromatic greenery feels clean, cool, and crystalline, giving a distinctive lift that immediately separates this composition from typical resin-heavy niche releases.
As the initial zesty bite softens, the fragrance transitions into a pale, ghostly floral heart anchored by earthy orris root, violet leaf, and lavender. While rose, tuberose, and ylang ylang are listed in the blend, wearers note that they read more like distant floral shadows than an obvious bouquet. Deep resinous myrrh and frankincense slowly emerge, mingling with dry hay, smooth sandalwood, sweet tonka, and warm amber. The dry-down suggests newly installed wood flooring inside a historic room, smelling dry, clean, and faintly smoky.
Across several hours, the dominant fresh spicy and aromatic accords gradually loosen their grip, letting the herbal qualities fuse with powdery iris and warm resins. The scent never turns sticky or heavy. Instead, it maintains a sheer, stained-glass transparency where cool green facets continue to peek through the resinous base. This continuous interplay keeps the fragrance feeling airy even as the darker amber and incense elements gain ground in the late dry-down.
Community votes strongly support solid longevity, with six out of nine voters rating it long lasting (7 to 12 hours) and two rating it moderate. Sillage votes tilt toward strong projection, though three wearers vote it moderate. In practice, the projection pushes out noticeably during the first two hours before settling to a steady arm's length bubble. Fall and winter receive the highest seasonal votes, making it an ideal companion for crisp weather, focused office work, and relaxed evening gatherings.
This perfume will appeal to adventurous collectors who enjoy herbal-incense profiles and unconventional wood scents. If you enjoy myrrh, frankincense, and sharp culinary herbs, it offers an exceptionally refreshing take on cold-weather perfumery. Conversely, those seeking syrupy vanilla, obvious sweet florals, or safe mass-market crowd-pleasers should skip this bottle entirely. The upfront marjoram and basil can catch unprepared noses off guard.
Haunted by Clandestine Laboratories successfully balances kitchen-garden freshness with historic resinous warmth. It is a distinct, well-constructed independent release that earns its keep through unusual note choices and dependable staying power. Order a sample first to see how its herbal top notes settle on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
FAQs
What does Haunted smell like?+
Haunted smells like crushed garden herbs, bright yuzu citrus, and cool, resinous frankincense. The opening is dominated by savory basil and marjoram, backed by tart yuzu. In the dry-down, earthy orris, dry hay, myrrh, and frankincense produce a clean, woody aroma reminiscent of polished floorboards in an old mansion, supported by warm amber and tonka.
Is Haunted long lasting?+
Yes, Haunted delivers long lasting staying power that persists throughout an entire workday. Community performance votes show that six out of nine voters rate its longevity between 7 and 12 hours, with one eternal vote and two moderate votes. Reviewers emphasize that despite its sheer presentation, the resinous base remains present on skin all day.
How does Haunted project?+
Haunted projects with moderate to strong sillage that easily reaches arm's length. Community votes lean strong, with five voters rating projection as strong and three rating it moderate. Wearers report that the initial aromatic herbal opening pushes outward noticeably, eventually softening into a polite personal scent cloud as the frankincense and myrrh dry down.
Is Haunted for men or women?+
Haunted is a completely unisex fragrance suited for anyone who enjoys herbal and resinous scents. Community voting shows nine wearers classifying it as unisex, with three voting more male and one voting female. Its blend of savory basil, aromatic lavender, dry incense, and restrained florals keeps it balanced right in the middle of traditional gender categories.
What seasons are best for wearing Haunted?+
Haunted performs best in the cooler temperatures of autumn and winter. Community seasonal voting gives fall ten votes and winter nine votes, while spring receives seven and summer only four. The warmth of frankincense, myrrh, amber, and sandalwood blooms beautifully in chilly air, whereas the herbal top notes provide crisp contrast.
What notes are in Haunted?+
Haunted contains a complex palette of herbs, citrus, florals, woods, and ancient resins. The composition lists top notes of yuzu, marjoram, and basil, a heart of orris, lavender, violet leaf, rose, tuberose, and ylang ylang, and a base of frankincense, myrrh, hay, sandalwood, tonka, and amber. The florals remain subdued, supporting the dominant herbal-incense blend.
Is Haunted a good blind buy?+
No, Haunted is not recommended as a safe blind buy due to its unconventional herbal profile. Its upfront blast of marjoram and basil alongside sacred resins creates an artisanal, introspective feel that divides opinions, reflected in its 3.82 rating out of 5. Sampling through a brand discovery set is the smartest way to test it first.
How should you apply Haunted?+
Two to three sprays of Haunted are plenty for balanced all-day projection. With five community votes rating sillage as strong and longevity reaching 7 to 12 hours, over-applying can make the opening marjoram and basil overwhelming. Apply one spray to the chest and one to the back of the neck to enjoy its ethereal dry-down.
What is Haunted similar to?+
Haunted is unique, but it shares atmospheric qualities with Comme des Garcons Avignon and Diptyque L'Eau Trois. Unlike Avignon's pure church incense or L'Eau Trois's dry Mediterranean myrrh, Haunted stands apart by incorporating juicy yuzu, prominent culinary basil, powdery orris root, and quiet floral touches that keep the texture remarkably sheer and wearable.
Where can you wear Haunted?+
Haunted is ideal for professional office settings, quiet evenings at home, and autumn walks. Because its projection settles to a polite distance and its scent profile is clean and contemplative rather than sweet or loud, it works exceptionally well for daytime tasks, creative work environments, and relaxed weekend social gatherings.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREBecause Haunted occupies a specific niche between aromatic herbal garden scents and monastic incense, exact duplicates do not exist. Those seeking similar contemplative frankincense and wood textures might explore Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense Avignon, though Avignon lacks the bright yuzu and marjoram top. For an herbal resin profile with aromatic foliage, Diptyque L'Eau Trois offers dry Mediterranean herbs with myrrh, but leans far more austere and lacks Haunted's sheer floral heart and violet leaf lift.
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