Blood of River Nile
Fragrance notes
Character
Blood of River Nile is not an easy wear for the uninitiated. The opening hits with a sharp, medicinal bite of turmeric and litsea cubeba that can feel abrasive and almost bitter against the bright citrus of mandarin and neroli. It takes patience for that initial roughness to settle, and some will find the wait too demanding for a daily scent.
Once the edges soften, the heart reveals a massive, honeyed weight of three distinct roses and layered jasmine varieties. This floral density is deepened by a distinct animalic growl from civet, pulling the composition away from a simple garden flower into something far more primal. The base anchors this intensity with a heavy blend of Cambodian and Indian oud, myrrh, and castoreum, creating a resinous, leathery texture that feels ancient and opulent.
Composed by Zackaria Ibn Hossain, this is a fragrance for the person who wants to feel enveloped in a rich, historical cloak while walking through damp evening air or standing near a crackling fire. It suits the wearer who enjoys a scent that declares a serious, unapologetic presence in the room.
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