Amatus (formerly Numero IV)

Katana Parfums 1001 Nights hits the skin with a dark, spicy rush of black pepper, saffron, and resinous elemi. It is a dense, warm composition built f… Show more

Katana Parfums 1001 Nights hits the skin with a dark, spicy rush of black pepper, saffron, and resinous elemi. It is a dense, warm composition built for cold weather. As it settles, a sweet core of honey and Turkish rose emerges, wrapped in a dry tobacco leaf accord that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The base develops into a heavy, slow-burning mixture of oud, leather, and ambergris that lingers for hours. This fragrance suits collectors who appreciate bold, resinous orientals with an animalic edge. It is best worn during late winter nights, paired with heavy coats and formal attire. Show less

Alexandria II Anniversary by Xerjoff opens with a heavy punch of Bulgarian rose, sharp cumin, and green cardamom that immediately signals a dense comp… Show more

Alexandria II Anniversary by Xerjoff opens with a heavy punch of Bulgarian rose, sharp cumin, and green cardamom that immediately signals a dense composition. Beneath the spicy floral top, raw Tarakan oud takes center stage alongside powdery Tuscan orris and civet, grounding the fragrance in a dark, animalic warmth. As hours pass on skin, Australian sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla quiet the pungent edge into a thick, woody dry-down. Built for freezing winter nights and formal black-tie gatherings, this extrait concentration projects loudly and requires a light hand when applying. Show less