The Spell by Sabon bottle
Sabon

The Spell

3.0/5 · 4 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day67
Night67
Winter100
Fall67
Spring0
Summer0
Our take

Bright citrus opens the experience with grapefruit and orange, but the sweetness of the fruit does not stay on the surface for long. Black pepper enters quickly and adds a sharp bite that cuts through the juice. The heart of the scent feels alive and a bit rough, moving the mood away from a simple morning shower gel and toward something with more backbone.

Patchouli and vetiver take over the foundation with a damp, earthy weight. Sandalwood rounds out the edges so the dirt does not feel too dry, while resins and amber accords bring a balsamic warmth that sits close to the skin. The overall impression is woody and aromatic, with a powdery finish that keeps the sharper spices from feeling too aggressive.

Picture a heavy wool coat and the cold air that follows you into a wood-paneled room where the heat is just starting to rise. The scent fits that enclosed space, where the citrus has already faded and the spices linger in the air around you, mixing with the smell of old furniture and the quiet comfort of staying indoors while the wind picks up outside

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