Myrrhe & Delires
Fragrance notes
Character
Thierry Wasser’s Myrrhe & Delires opens with a tart, almost abrasive burst of grapefruit and bergamot, a citrus slap that quickly softens into something stranger. The heart is where this Guerlain gets interesting: osmanthus lends its apricot-leather hum, violet leaf adds a cool green nerviness, and the rose-jasmine duo keeps things floral but never girly. Then the base arrives like a warm, sticky shadow. Myrrh and licorice twist together into a resinous, slightly medicinal sweetness, braced by incense and patchouli, while tonka and vanilla smooth the edges into a dark amber glow.
The overall character feels like an antique apothecary jar left open in a sunbeam: dust motes spinning over dried herbs, a faint whiff of cough syrup and church incense. It’s decidedly natural-smelling, leaning niche in its refusal to be conventionally pretty, though the 4.22 rating suggests plenty of people appreciate the gamble. That said, longevity barely nudges past three hours, and sillage hovers at 2.69 — this is a skin scent after thirty minutes, a whisper you have to lean in to catch. Who should wear it? Those who want a brooding, unisex gourmand without the sugar rush, who don’t mind reapplying. Skip it if you demand projection or if licorice reads as dental appointment. Best worn on a crisp fall afternoon or a chilly winter evening, tucked under a scarf, where its warmth can bloom close to the body.
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