Expression by Guru Perfumes bottle
Guru Perfumes

Expression

4.8/5 · 5 votes Masculine 2017
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Blackwood

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage4.4/5
Day25
Night100
Fall100
Winter100
Spring0
Summer0
Our take

Caraway opens with a sharp bite that feels like crushed seeds on a cold kitchen board. Jasmine floats above it, soft and slightly soapy, keeping the spice from feeling too dry. The contrast is immediate and does not ask for patience.

Incense enters with a grey, curling weight that settles into the air. Saffron adds a leathery warmth that feels expensive without being loud. Patchouli grounds the heart with an earthy, damp texture that pulls the brighter notes downward.

Blackwood and sandalwood form a dense, creamy backdrop that feels like polished furniture in a dim room. Cedar brings a clean edge, while labdanum adds a resinous stickiness that clings to fabric. Vetiver finishes the base with a grassy, rooty bitterness.

The overall mood suits a quiet street at night, where streetlights reflect off wet pavement and the air feels cool. It is for someone who enjoys smelling the materials themselves rather than a pretty blend. The smoke and amber accords create a cocooning effect that pairs well with a heavy coat and a late walk home, when the world is muted and the scent sits close to the skin, mixing with the smell of wool and

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