Lace Noir Agent Provocateur 2018

When I opened the little box of Lace Noir yesterday, a fully spicy scent rushed towards me.

Oh, was the bottle leaking?

No, it was even still in a plastic blister - and the bottle was completely dry.

So only one or two scent molecules could have sneaked out - but they were already quite potent.

And the first spray left an impressive scent trail dominated by spices, making me think of the old round warehouses in the Lübeck harbor.

The pepper is sweet and not scratchy - but I also perceive bay leaf and cardamom.
Velvety rose and full jasmine join in - topped off by enchanting tuberose.

This fragrance is not a wallflower - but it is somewhat tamed by round tonka and soft vanilla.
Patchouli also gently dims it down.

Nevertheless, this black tip is not a sleep aid, but a spicy alarm clock that is hungry for experiences.

Sprayed on before going to bed, it kept me awake for a long time, and even in the morning it clapped its hands and was eager for action.
Unlike me.

But I gave in to it - and thought to myself: Carpe diem.