Ladder to Heaven, Murder
An artistic scent that juxtaposes cold metal and warm honey. Ladder to Heaven, Murder starts with juicy peach and spicy pink pepper before diving into a blood-like metallic accord mixed with lily of the valley. It dries down to a dark, complex base of civet, incense, and ambergris.
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It lasts seven hours on the skin with moderate sillage, projecting about arm's length in cool, breezy spring weather.
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A stark contrast of textures, blending juicy peach, sweet honey, and soapy lily of the valley with a cold, coppery metallic accord and a dirty, warm base of civet and patchouli.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe clean white florals are pierced by a sharp, coppery metal note, while animalic civet and sweet honey add a warm, skin-like depth underneath.
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and fall. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
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Features a highly unique metallic blood accord for collectors
Juxtaposes sweet peach with cold metal notes beautifully
Solid seven-hour longevity on skin during cool autumn days
The soapy lily of the valley smells clean yet sharp
Includes a warm, complex dry-down of ambergris and incense
Perfect conversation starter for niche perfume community meetups
Stands out from typical sweet designer winter releases
The honey note adds a pleasant, warm sweetness on skin
Unisex balance works well for adventurous male or female wearers
An artistic scent that tells a clear narrative on skin
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Extremely limited release of only 55 bottles globally
The metallic copper note can feel harsh and screechy
Not safe for office wear or formal business settings
Can smell synthetic due to heavy use of Cetalox
The blood note might cause mild nausea for sensitive noses
Price is very high for the volume of perfume offered
Hard to find decants or samples to test first
Clashes badly with hot, humid summer afternoon weather
The dirty civet note in the base can smell animalic
Too polarizing to function as a signature daily scent
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Nany London Parfums Ladder to Heaven, Murder: Metal Meets Floral”
The opening of this scent is deceptively friendly, presenting a burst of sweet peach and bright apple. Honeysuckle and neroli add a sunny, green floral quality that feels like a classic spring morning. However, this brightness is brief. Within minutes, a sharp pinch of pink pepper signals a shift into stranger territory.
The heart of the fragrance reveals the core concept, where clean lily of the valley and rich jasmine sambac clash with cold metallic notes. The brand lists a blood note, which registers on the skin as a sharp, coppery tang. This iron-like coldness is counterbalanced by a thick, sweet note of honey and warm benzoin, creating an unusual sweet-and-sour tension.
On the skin, the dominant floral accords behave in a dualistic manner. The lily of the valley feels soapy and clean, but the metallic notes underneath give it an industrial, synthetic edge. As it warms, the clean floral texture becomes dry and slightly powdery, thanks to a touch of iris.
Performance is reliable, yielding around seven hours of wear on skin. The projection is strongest in the first two hours, pushing out about arm's length before settling into a personal scent bubble. It wears best in moderate temperatures, making it a fascinating choice for crisp autumn nights.
This is not a perfume for the faint of heart or those who prefer clean, simple laundry musks. It suits collectors who view fragrance as wearable art. The combination of sweet fruit, soapy florals, and cold metal requires a confident wearer who appreciates unconventional, narrative-driven blending.
Given that only 55 bottles of this fragrance exist, it remains a rare curiosity. If you manage to find a decant, it is well worth testing for the experience alone. For most, it is a skip due to its extreme scarcity and challenging nature, but for avant-garde enthusiasts, it is a fascinating study in contrast.
FAQs
What does Ladder to Heaven, Murder smell like?+
It opens with sweet peach, apple, and sour bergamot before turning cold and metallic. The heart reveals a heavy dose of lily of the valley and honey, resting on a base of salty ambergris and patchouli.
Does the blood note in this perfume smell metallic?+
Yes, the blood note is represented by sharp, cold metallic notes. This combines with the soapy lily of the valley to create a clean yet unsettling copper-like sting on the skin.
How long does this fragrance last on skin?+
You can expect six to eight hours of longevity. The synthetic Cetalox and clean amyl salicylate in the base keep the dry-down lingering long after the fruity top notes fade away.
Is the sillage loud or soft?+
The projection is moderate, extending about arm's length for the first two hours. It does not fill a room, instead creating a close personal bubble of metallic honey and jasmine.
Which season is best for wearing this scent?+
This scent functions best in the cool transition weather of spring or fall. The metallic elements can feel too sharp in freezing winter, while summer heat makes the honey note cloying.
What occasion is this fragrance suited for?+
This is an artistic, avant-garde scent suited for gallery openings or evening events where you want to stand out. It is too metallic and odd for casual office wear.
Does this fragrance lean masculine or feminine?+
It is completely unisex. The sweet peach and jasmine sambac lean traditionally feminine, but the sharp metallic notes, cold incense, and dirty civet create a balanced neutral feel.
Can I layer this perfume with other scents?+
You can layer it with a simple vanilla linear perfume to soften the cold metallic edge. Avoid layering with other complex florals, which will clash with the intense lily of the valley.
Is this a safe blind buy?+
No, this is absolutely not a safe blind buy. With its polarizing notes of blood, civet, and heavy metallic notes, you should purchase a sample before committing to a bottle.
How does the honey note behave in the dry-down?+
The honey note is dense and slightly animalic, working with benzoin to add warmth. It prevents the cold metallic notes and incense from becoming too sterile on your skin.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREThere are no direct clones, but ELDO Secretions Magnifiques offers a similar metallic challenge, while Serge Lutens Dent de Lait offers a softer metal feel.
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