Volume II by History in Drops bottle
History in Drops

Volume II

4.4/5 · 13 votes Unisex 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day67
Night83
Fall100
Winter100
Spring17
Summer0
Our take

Pink pepper and chili pepper open with a sharp, biting heat that feels immediate. Bergamot cuts through that spice with a bright, clean lift. Iris arrives in the heart and pulls the composition toward something soft and powdery. Frankincense adds a dry, resinous weight that keeps the floral aspect from feeling light. Cistus incanus brings a rough, earthy texture that sits well beside the resin.

Patchouli in the base is dark and slightly dirty. Vanilla smooths the edges without turning the blend sweet. Musk wraps the other materials in a gentle, skin-like haze. The overall impression is warm and spicy, with a powdery iris note leading the way. It feels suited to someone who enjoys resinous woods and earthy roots. Those who dislike powdery scents or heavy amber accords will likely find it too dense.

This fragrance fits a cold evening where the air is crisp and the streets are quiet. The warmth of the spices feels right when the temperature drops and the sky is dark. It carries a serious, slightly formal mood that works best when the day is done. The blend of iris and frankincense creates a path through a stone courtyard where dry leaves gather against old wooden doors.

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