Rock the Myrrh by Dries Van Noten bottle
Dries Van Noten

Rock the Myrrh

4.2/5 · 488 votes Unisex 2022
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Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day56
Night90
Fall100
Winter93
Spring30
Summer13
Our take

Rock the Myrrh opens with a brisk snap of pink pepper and cypress, green and peppery, like walking into a forest after a cold rain. That sharpness quickly softens as the myrrh unfurls—smoky, slightly medicinal, and deeply resinous—wrapped in a patchouli that stays dry and earthy rather than dank. The base is where this fragrance settles into its skin: suede and benzoin fuse into a warm, slightly sweet leather that feels worn-in but never cheap. The overall character is a bonfire of dried herbs and leather tack left to smolder in a cold stone chapel, holy and a little dangerous.

This is not a shy perfume. The sillage sits close, a modest three out of five, so you won’t announce yourself from across the room, but the longevity of 3.66 means it will last through a long dinner or a night out with one reapplication. The blend feels natural and sophisticated, niche in composition but wearable enough for someone who wants to smell expensive without shouting about it. That said, the sweetness from benzoin and the leathery suede can feel heavy in warmer weather—better to save it for fall evenings or winter nights, when its warmth becomes a comfort.

Who should wear this? Anyone who loves a resinous, leathery scent that refuses to be cute. Skip it if you prefer fresh citrus or light florals; this is a perfume that sits on the skin like a second hide. It suits the person who dresses in layers of dark wool and prefers their evenings quiet and candlelit. One spray on a scarf and you’ll find yourself sniffing it hours later, catching that edge of pink pepper still flickering beneath the balsamic glow.

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