Serpent by John Mac Steed bottle
John Mac Steed

Serpent

4.0/5 · 2 votes Feminine
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Our take

Serpent is a fragrance for the person who wants powder to feel deliberate rather than dated. The iris and almond lead a nutty, sweet accord that stays close to the skin in texture rather than weight. Cardamom and pepper add a spicy lift that keeps the blend from settling into a flat floral. Orange blossom and citruses bring a bright edge that cuts through the heavier notes. The result is a composition that feels constructed, not stumbled upon.

The musky base pulls the woody and earthy elements into a finish that reads as clean. Violet sits quietly among the fruity facets, adding a soft contrast to the spice. Nothing here smells synthetic or rushed. The brand describes it as an oriental spicy fragrance for women, and the record supports that classification without needing to shout it.

This is a scent that smells like a velvet curtain hanging in a room that was just vacated.

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