Ex Votos
Fragrance notes
Character
Ex Votos is not a casual daytime floral. It is a fragrance built for intimate evening wear, and the proof sits in its heavy, resinous base. While the opening presents a bright beeswax sheen, the composition quickly moves toward a deeper, more serious character. The heart introduces goldenrod and narcissus, but these flowers do not float lightly. They are grounded by the waxy texture of the beeswax, creating a dense yellow floral bouquet that feels substantial rather than airy.
The drydown is where the argument truly settles. Here, ylang-ylang and angelica merge with resins to create a thick, amber-laden foundation. The deer tongue grass adds a dry, hay-like quality that prevents the honeyed notes from becoming a simple sugar rush. It is an animalic and musky finish that clings to the skin with a warm, woody depth. This is a scent that surrounds the wearer in a golden, slightly dark aura, perfect for a quiet dinner or a night spent in close company where the air feels heavy and warm.
The sweetness is present, but it is the complex, fermented sweetness of raw honeycomb rather than candy. It suits someone who enjoys florals that carry a bit of dirt and history in their roots. Those who prefer clean, transparent citrus or sharp aquatic scents will find this composition far too dense and opaque for their taste. It smells like a room lit only by the flickering glow of melted candles, with wax dripping slowly onto an antique wooden table.
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