Before Moonrise by Oaken Lab bottle
Oaken Lab

Before Moonrise

4.0/5 · 3 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Notes
Darjeeling Black tea

Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day50
Night50
Spring100
Fall50
Winter50
Summer0
Our take

Before Moonrise presents a mix of Darjeeling black tea, white woods, vanilla, coconut, pomelo, and oud. The vanilla and coconut accords give it a lactonic sweetness that feels smooth rather than heavy. Pomelo adds a bright citrus edge that keeps the blend from leaning fully into dessert. The tea note brings a green, fresh spicy character that sits alongside the woody base, while oud adds a deep resinous layer to the background. It is a unisex composition that balances creamy elements with dry, aromatic ones, so no single facet dominates for long. The overall impression is sweet and woody with clear citrus and fresh nuances.

The scent feels suited to cool air and changing light, when a warm skin scent matters more than a sharp one. It works well when the day is brisk enough that vanilla and coconut feel comforting rather than overwhelming. The green and fresh spicy facets keep it lively, while the oud and white woods provide a grounded finish. It is not a loud fragrance, nor is it completely transparent, sitting in a middle space that favors close wear. The texture is smooth and slightly milky, with the tea note bridging the fruit and the wood. It leaves a lasting impression of vanilla, oud, and fresh spicy accords.

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