1000 Years After I Am Gone by Scent by Alexis bottle
Scent by Alexis

1000 Years After I Am Gone

Unisex 2012
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Sillage2.5/5
Our take

Myrrh, copal, amber, ambergris, beeswax and immortelle form a dense, resinous composition that feels heavy and slightly sticky on the skin. The amber and beeswax give it a golden, rounded sweetness that stays present throughout, while the myrrh and copal add a dry, slightly smoky resinous edge. Ambergris brings a salty, animalic warmth that keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. Immortelle adds a herbal, hay-like tone that reads as both floral and savory, giving the blend a slightly medicinal dryness. The overall impression is balsamic and warm, with a thick texture that feels more suited to cool air than heat. It sits close in character to traditional incense resins rather than modern, transparent amber constructions, and the animalic accord gives it a faintly unwashed, organic quality that some will find compelling and others will find too heavy.

This is a fragrance for people who enjoy resin-heavy compositions and do not mind a pronounced animalic presence. It suits someone comfortable with scent that feels ancient and slightly solemn, and it pairs well with quiet, indoor settings where the beeswax and amber can be noticed without competing with other smells. Those who prefer clean, citrus-led or aquatic compositions should avoid it, as the myrrh and copal will feel too dense and the ambergris too warm. It works best in cooler seasons, when the balsamic and herbal notes feel appropriate rather than overwhelming. The sweetness is present but grounded by the resin and salt, so it never becomes a simple gourmand

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