Smolderose

January Scent Project · Unisex

Smolderose opens with an unexpected spike of tart lemongrass and juicy mandarin orange before rapidly pivoting into a dark, resinous floral heart. Bourbon rose absolute a… Show more

Smolderose opens with an unexpected spike of tart lemongrass and juicy mandarin orange before rapidly pivoting into a dark, resinous floral heart. Bourbon rose absolute and rose geranium provide a lush botanical core, but they are immediately spiked with crushed black pepper, herbal angelica, and sticky honey. Rather than a clean garden bloom, this is a dense, brooding rose wrapped in oily birch tar and pungent castoreum. It suits colder autumn evenings, damp rainstorms, or leather jacket outings. If you appreciate uncompromising art-house perfumery that refuses to play safe, this deserves a full bottle. Show less