Swamp Of Sadness by The Society of Alchemists bottle
The Society of Alchemists

Swamp Of Sadness

4.0/5 · 3 votes Unisex
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Mud

Character

Longevity2.5/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day100
Night0
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Our take

Linen and mandarin orange open the fragrance with a crisp, sunlit freshness. The fabric impression is immediate, as if clean sheets were hung out under a bright morning sky. Rose and orange blossom bring a soft white floral heart that feels open and airy. Eucalyptus and cypress add a cool, camphor touch that keeps the flowers from feeling heavy. Lily sits quietly in the background, adding a gentle watery petal note. The citrus stays present through the middle, tying the greens and the blooms together in a single clear thread.

Mud and musk form a base that is earthy, musky, and slightly animalic. The mud note is unusual and gives the scent a damp, soil-like character that some will find fascinating and others will find off-putting. It pulls the whole composition toward the ground while the top notes keep reaching upward. The result is a fragrance that captures a walk through wet spring fields under clear daylight, where the air smells of blossoms and crushed greenery. The sweetness is mild and the woody facets stay restrained. The main limitation here is that distinctive muddy accord, which makes it a difficult choice for anyone who prefers clean, traditional florals.

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