Protean Desire
Fragrance notes
Character
Carnation and plum sit close together here. The fruit is dark and heavy, not bright. Leather adds a firm edge to the resinous myrrh. Bay leaf cuts through the thick sweetness with a green, kitchen-like sharpness.
Amber and incense create a thick, golden atmosphere. Natural musk grounds the blend and keeps it from floating away. Patchouli provides a damp, earthy texture that feels lived-in. The smoke from the frankincense is dry and clean.
This is a scent for a heavy wool coat and a quiet street at night. It fits a room lit only by a fireplace. The air outside is cold enough to see your breath. It feels appropriate when the sky is completely black and the windows are fogged up.
The overall impression is a velvet curtain in an old library. You are standing near a wooden table where someone has spilled a glass of dark wine. There is a lit candle nearby that has just been blown out, leaving a trail of gray smoke hanging in the air.
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