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Rich Ghost

4.2/5 · 9 votes Unisex 2022
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Fragrance notes

Notes
Gray Musk

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage1.7/5
Day100
Night100
Fall100
Winter100
Spring50
Summer50
Our take

Poesie Rich Ghost answers the question of what happens when a fluffy marshmallow accord meets a heavy dose of gray musk and animalic warmth. The scent feels like a thick, powdery cloud that refuses to stay light. Saffron and amber add a golden, warm spicy heat that pushes the sweetness into a deeper, more resinous space. Jasmine and sandalwood sit inside the blend without dominating, lending a white floral softness and a creamy wood texture that keeps the profile smooth. Iso E Super wraps the entire composition in a modern, slightly peppery haze that makes the fragrance feel expansive and a bit blurry around the edges.

The drydown is where the personality really settles. The marshmallow steps back, allowing the amber and sandalwood to take on a darker, almost smoky skin-scent quality. Gray musk and the animalic accord become much more prominent here, creating a scent that feels intimate and slightly primal. It is a powdery, sweet, and woody mix that clings to the skin like a second layer. The jasmine provides a faint indolic whisper, preventing the amber from becoming too flat. This stage is rich and heavy, trading the initial playful sugar for a serious, musky warmth that feels quite niche.

The limitation here is the specific nature of that animalic musk. It carries a distinct, almost sweaty undertone that will not appeal to everyone who enjoys gourmand scents. If you prefer your sweet fragrances to stay clean and purely dessert-like, this drydown will feel intrusive. It is a bold choice that demands a tolerance for heavy, powdery musk.

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