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Prison Blues

4.2/5 · 58 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Rosebay Willowherb
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day68
Night92
Fall100
Winter76
Spring44
Summer12
Our take

The heavy oak door of a stone courtyard swings shut, leaving you in a cool, shadowed space where the air feels thick with history. Cardamom and black pepper hit first, a sharp, bright spark that cuts through the damp evening air. Rosebay willowherb adds a green, slightly wild edge to this opening, preventing the spices from feeling too polished or refined. This is a scent that feels immediate and present in the chill.

As the initial sharpness softens, incense begins to rise alongside the dry, clean scent of cedar. Geranium weaves through these heavier elements, offering a crisp floral note that stops the heart from becoming too dark. The base slowly establishes itself with a deep, resinous labdanum and a prominent oud that carries a distinct smoky character. Patchouli and musk ground the entire composition, creating a texture that feels rich and slightly rough against the cooler air of the night.

This fragrance suits a person who finds comfort in the weight of a wool coat and the silence of an empty path. It is for those who appreciate a scent that feels rooted in wood and earth rather than something light and fleeting. The aroma lingers in the mind like the view of ancient stone walls bathed in the glow of a single flickering lantern.

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