Black Spice

The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel… Show more

The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel is a modern fruity chypre with a spicy edge rather than a heavy old-school mossy style. On skin, it usually reads crisp first, then smoother and woodier as ambroxan, oakmoss, patchouli and musk settle in. If you like fresh. Show less

Chouette Vierge No. 9 hits the air with a bold burst of boozy black cherry and bitter almond. Crisp green pine needles immediately cut the fruitiness.… Show more

Chouette Vierge No. 9 hits the air with a bold burst of boozy black cherry and bitter almond. Crisp green pine needles immediately cut the fruitiness. The opening packs serious bite. Fresh black pepper and nutmeg give it a spicy, prickly edge before Turkish rose and dark plum soften the heart. A dense base of Peru balsam, sandalwood, and leather anchors the fragrance for over ten hours. It leaves a rich oil sheen on skin upon application. Do not overspray this. In cool weather, the smoky woods and benzoin project with clean warmth, while high summer humidity can turn the dark cherry cloying. It wears best as a cold-weather statement. Show less