This one was earlier known as Arizona. It opens dry, piney, almost medicinal. The opening might remind one slightly of Eucalyptus. After 20 mins it moves to dry woods, the woods feel like the bark of a tree. I love that texture and ruggedness. It's an intimate scent, non-intrusive to those around u. The drydown is piney rugged resins. Longevity isn't the best, probably 5-6 hrs at most. But damn I love that textured wood.
Sorry had been on a bit of a hiatus due to work stress. I'm taking decant orders now. Link to decants list:
I picked up Heretic Nosferatu after it was suggested by multiple fragheads in the FB fragcomm when I asked for petrichor recommendations. I was nervous that it would be nauseating because of some reviews on reddit but took the plunge and blindbought a bottle because sourcing just a sample from overseas felt like too much effort.
I don't think Nosferatu is reminiscent of petrichor. Petrichor for me is the smell of damp earth (mud and soil). Whereas Nosferatu smells like stale vase water that has been left unchanged for a month, with dead flowers sitting in it. At some point after the initial opening a watery green note shows up that makes me think of cucumber (again that's something I dislike). It is not perfumey and it does not feel wearable, but I keep reaching for it and wear it to work often.
Longevity and projection are average, it sits close and lasts a maximum of 5 hours on skin. In the extreme drydown after 4 hours, it softens into faint florals.
I can't understand why I'm so addicted to Nosferatu. There is nothing pleasant about this scent. It doesn't feel like perfume at all, but for some odd reason I keep reaching for it and long to wear it.
SOTD is DSH Ashram, a scent that feels more like an atmosphere than a “perfume moment.”
The opening and heart are what I can only describe as unflavoured incense. It is not sweet, not spicy, and it avoids that burnt, acrid smoke edge that incense fragrances sometimes lean into. Instead, it smells clean, familiar, and quietly calming. The strongest association it gives me is an Indian temple, specifically the everyday ritual kind. It reminds me of the morning diya and agarbatti my mom lights, but with less of the burning ghee and more of the plain, unsweetened incense stick.
The closest real-world match is the smell of unlit agarbattis when you open a fresh box. Dry, soft, instantly recognizable. That scent memory is a big part of why Ashram feels grounding to me.
Wear-wise, this one is diffusive in a way I really enjoy. If I sniff my skin directly, it can feel a little understated, but I keep catching it around me close to my body as I move. It does not blast across a room. It is more like a gentle scent bubble that stays personal and non-intrusive.
Longevity is average on me. By the extreme drydown, the incense fades way back and what is left is a faint sweet woody skin scent, very close-wearing, almost like a soft whisper of warmth. Overall, Ashram is for someone who wants incense without drama, something familiar and steady that slowly melts into a quiet, woody skin finish.
Stairway to Heaven by Jul et Mad came onto my radar when I was looking for suggestions for perfumes that smell icy, like cold air. I know it's an abstract idea but I really had been craving that atmosphere or feeling in a perfume especially during the humid Mumbai summers.
To me, the opening of STH reads like fizzy orange soda. The fizziness is ticklish, like a carbonated orange drink with bubbles popping close to my nose. That's probably the aldehydes, they've been blended quite differently compared to the other retro aldehydes that read harsh to the nose. I like it!
As it settles, it transitions into a metallic powder that feels distinctly cold. I'm guessing the gunpowder note is part of that effect. I had been worried that the gunpowder note might smell acrid or burnt but that's not what's happening here. It wears as a metallic, clean, controlled powder. The overall impression is very white and airy, like a clean cold surface, mineralaic with a powdery texture.
I love how uniquely STH delivers that freezing-air idea. It does not morph into something cozy or sweet, nor does it have anything spicy, green or earthy. It stays cool and white, and it genuinely makes me think of cold air in a way that feels more like atmosphere.
I typically get around 6 to 7 hours of longevity, with moderate projection for an initial hour and then it's pretty much a skin scent.
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Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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The decants price list can be accessed here:
No COD or negotiations.
All orders are typically dispatched in two working days.
Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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Rogue Chypre-Siam wears like a classic idea done with a steady hand. It comes across clean but not sterile, and it has an old school or classic sense of structure. The overall impression is cool and sweet at first. Gradually it develops a gentle fluffy powdery feel that makes it seem very comfortable as the hours pass.
Chypre-Siam does not chase trends, and it does not lean syrupy. It has a lovely lightness and a cooling feel. It is composed, slightly formal, easy to wear and clearly unisex.
Chypre-Siam lasts a full working day on my skin and stays present without getting aggressive. The first stretch has the most reach, then it settles into a steady, personal scent that still shows up when you move.
Rogue is one of my favourite houses, and I have not just Chypre-Siam but also Jasmin Antique, Mousse Illuminee, Bon Monsieur, Tuberose and Moss, and Champs Lunaires.
I snagged a bottle of Serge Lutens La Nuit Tombee as soon as I saw it available with a community seller. I had been looking forward to it knowing that it's the most recent launch from the house and is said to be Sheldrake's style unlike the Matin Lutens collections (no offense to anyone who likes these, it's just my personal opinion).
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La Nuit Tombee opens warm, spicy and sour, like a non-boozy plum. Feels almost like unsweetened cola, I love it! The cola mellows eventually and there is the incense. Balsamic, warm, intimate. This one is a soft one, it's not loud nor does it project. But it definitely makes a lovely cocoon. A little bit sour, little bit smokey and then the woods show up. These woods are leathery in texture, they aren't harsh or sharp but they are delightfully rough. They continue retaining the balsamic sourness and stay close to the skin. This woodiness reminds of the drydown in DSH Tuscon and TF Myrrhe Mystere. The whole experience is calm, well blended, well structured, warm and dark (not in a gothic way).
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Overall, La Nuit Tombee lasts for approximately 6 hours on me. The juice is darker than cocacola so it's definitely not white-shirt friendly. Despite being a woody incense perfume, it feels quite wearable even in the warm humid Mumbai weather (though I'm usually in an air conditioned environment so take this with a grain of salt). I'm currently loving it and I'm glad I blind bought the full bottle.
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- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
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- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
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I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
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My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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The decants price list can be accessed here:
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No COD or negotiations.
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All orders are typically dispatched in two working days.
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Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
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- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
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- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
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I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
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My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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The decants price list can be accessed here:
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No COD or negotiations.
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All orders are typically dispatched in two working days.
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Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
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- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
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- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
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I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
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My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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The decants price list can be accessed here:
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No COD or negotiations.
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All orders are typically dispatched in two working days.
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Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
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- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
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- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
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I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
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My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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Floral wet woods that quickly evolve into a sweet incensey dust. The dust calms down into a powder which keeps edging into a chalky territory before becoming smooth porcelain. This isn't a subtle one but there is a softness to it. It's addictive for me, but sadly discontinued. Probably my favourite from Nasomatto, next to Blamage. It's Sunday, I'm feeling too lazy to draft one of my typically structured reviews so penned down my thoughts briefly coz it's my SOTD. This one deserves to be spoken about more, feels quite underrated.
The decants price list can be accessed here:
No COD or negotiations.
All orders are typically dispatched in two working days.
Apologies for mentioning this, but please do your own research:
- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to spend so much time guiding each individual, I hope you understand.
My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
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Maison Crivelli Tubereuse Astrale is the kind of tuberose that reminds me why I love the note so much. I love a tuberose that feels smooth, creamy, and wearable without getting green, sharp or dirty. This one fits that preference perfectly. I am already on my second bottle, with a third backup bottle on the way, and that says everything about how much I reach for it.
Tubereuse Astrale opens bright and polished, then settles into a plush white floral that feels more creamy than fresh. The tuberose is the star from start to finish, but it comes across refined and modern rather than sharp or harsh. It has a soft sweetness and a velvety texture that makes it feel comforting, while still giving that unmistakable tuberose presence. As it dries down, it gets even creamier, smoother and warm.
Longevity is excellent. I get a solid 8 to 10 hours on skin, and even longer on clothing. Projection is noticeable in the first two hours, but i keep catching random whiffs throughout the day.
Overall, Tubereuse Astrale has become one of my easiest tuberose reaches. It gives me the creamy, modern tuberose with great performance and a signature feel.
The decants price list can be accessed here:
No COD or negotiations please.
All orders are usually dispatched in two working days.
My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
Apologies for mentioning this, but I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to give so much attention or focus, I hope you understand:
-- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
-- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).
💗💗💗
The decants price list can be accessed here:
No COD or negotiations please.
All orders are usually dispatched in two working days.
My responses might be slow on weekdays when I'm in office.
Apologies for mentioning this, but I get too many DMs for such things and it's not feasible for me to give so much attention or focus, I hope you understand ❣️:
-- if you are looking for reviews or opinions on the perfumes, please refer to Parfumo or Fragrantica, or search on reddit.
-- if you need help figuring which decants will suit your taste or a specific scent profile, please take the help of Chatgpt, it's good at helping with such things (I use it for my personal research too).