Saints Tears - Extrait of Forgiveness by Adi Ale Van bottle
Adi Ale Van

Saints Tears - Extrait of Forgiveness

3.9/5 · 85 votes Unisex 2022
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Character

Longevity4.1/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day74
Night60
Fall100
Winter83
Spring74
Summer60
Our take

Elemi and frankincense hit first, bright and peppery before the smoke fully settles. Myrrh thickens the resin heart, and labdanum adds a sticky, sun-warmed amber that feels more ancient than modern. Oakmoss in the base pulls the sweetness toward the earth, while Atlas and Virginia cedar lay down a dry, upright wood that never turns sharp. It smells like a stone chapel floor after rain, warm resin underfoot and cedar dust in the folds of heavy wool. The blend leans balsamic and mossy rather than fresh or citrusy, so anyone expecting lift or sparkle will be disappointed. On skin, the resinous depth stays close rather than announcing itself at the door, yet the scent remains present for a good while without needing a top-up. It suits cool evenings, heavy coats, and quiet spaces where resin and wood can breathe. Wear it if you like your resin heavy and your cedar dry, and skip it if you prefer airy citrus or clean laundry scents. The overall effect is less a perfume than a worn wooden chest pushed into a sunlit corner of an old stone church.

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