Top Notes 
Fossilised amber
Heart Notes 
Indonesian patchouli
Orris absolute
Taif rose
Rosa alba
Base Notes 
Siberian deer musk absolute
Ambergris absolute
Indian oud
Castoreum absolute
Civet
Indonesian vetiver absolute
Oakmoss
Amber
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A Gentle & Decadent Act of Artisanal Pizzle Yanking
Stepping into the world of Areej Le Doré in mid 2025 is a bit like arriving at a sultry gala just as the host starts breaking out the "private reserve"... you’ve missed the early chaos, but you’re catching the most refined expression of the house's DNA.
As others mentioned, War and Peace III is exactly that: a greatest hits compilation of Russian Adam’s career, showcasing the beauty of raw materials that would make a corporate IFRA-compliant paladin faint.
Contrary to the violence some reviewers describe, W&PIII doesn't bite. The opening is a vaguely flinty puff of smoke that feels ancient... maybe my wife's musty moths? In reality, this could be the result of melting fossilized amber - instead of the usual amber accord - which turns the Eocenic resin into a dark, viscous liquid.
As the smoke clears, the heart reveals a classic oud-rose structure surrounded by a lightly buttered orris. It is opulent yet predictable.
This is also the stage where the "self-taught vs trained professional" question becomes more evident. The composition's progression doesn't have a "narrative twist," but rather relies on the sheer gravity of its materials.
The transition is a slow decay from the opening into a velvety rose combo that feels embraced by dark resins.
The base is a dense forest of animalics. The musk, castoreum, and civet combo is creamy rather than "pissolic," though there is enough substance in the scent's profile to satisfy any animalic supremacist. Very late in the game (we’re talking hour 16+) a ghostly, minty freshness from patchouli emerges, a surprising balsamic fume after a full day of heavy lifting.
W&PIII is an interesting artefact that highlights both the brilliance and the ceiling of self-taught perfumery. In my opinion, the scent is a 9/10 because the materials are otherworldly and million year old, but the composition remains "blocks of gold" stacked neatly. It lacks the architectural sleight-of-hand found in (certain!) high-perfumery, but perhaps that’s the point. You aren't paying for clever smoke and mirrors, you're paying for the soul of the ingredients... and maybe a bit of Adam's soul too.
Bonus performans reality check!
- Projection: moderate for the first 3-4 hours, perhaps 5-6 if you dare spraying on clothes. No room-clearing "copium" here (i.e. paying artisanal money doesn't make something a 10/10 projection room filler... thankfully).
- Longevity: semi-eternal, still very much alive on skin after 18+ hours.
- Character: base-heavy, a slow-decaying glacier of resins and animalics.
Ultimately, if you expect a "beast mode" room-filler, you’re mistaking price for volume.
W&PIII is a natural, high-fidelity experience for the wearer and for Adam's USD bank account. It is an evident work of passion (also by looking at the boxes, stone caps and engraved bottles) that proves you don't need a PhD in chemistry or a long-stay in Grasse to create something beautiful... you just need the right stones to melt.
As others mentioned, War and Peace III is exactly that: a greatest hits compilation of Russian Adam’s career, showcasing the beauty of raw materials that would make a corporate IFRA-compliant paladin faint.
Contrary to the violence some reviewers describe, W&PIII doesn't bite. The opening is a vaguely flinty puff of smoke that feels ancient... maybe my wife's musty moths? In reality, this could be the result of melting fossilized amber - instead of the usual amber accord - which turns the Eocenic resin into a dark, viscous liquid.
As the smoke clears, the heart reveals a classic oud-rose structure surrounded by a lightly buttered orris. It is opulent yet predictable.
This is also the stage where the "self-taught vs trained professional" question becomes more evident. The composition's progression doesn't have a "narrative twist," but rather relies on the sheer gravity of its materials.
The transition is a slow decay from the opening into a velvety rose combo that feels embraced by dark resins.
The base is a dense forest of animalics. The musk, castoreum, and civet combo is creamy rather than "pissolic," though there is enough substance in the scent's profile to satisfy any animalic supremacist. Very late in the game (we’re talking hour 16+) a ghostly, minty freshness from patchouli emerges, a surprising balsamic fume after a full day of heavy lifting.
W&PIII is an interesting artefact that highlights both the brilliance and the ceiling of self-taught perfumery. In my opinion, the scent is a 9/10 because the materials are otherworldly and million year old, but the composition remains "blocks of gold" stacked neatly. It lacks the architectural sleight-of-hand found in (certain!) high-perfumery, but perhaps that’s the point. You aren't paying for clever smoke and mirrors, you're paying for the soul of the ingredients... and maybe a bit of Adam's soul too.
Bonus performans reality check!
- Projection: moderate for the first 3-4 hours, perhaps 5-6 if you dare spraying on clothes. No room-clearing "copium" here (i.e. paying artisanal money doesn't make something a 10/10 projection room filler... thankfully).
- Longevity: semi-eternal, still very much alive on skin after 18+ hours.
- Character: base-heavy, a slow-decaying glacier of resins and animalics.
Ultimately, if you expect a "beast mode" room-filler, you’re mistaking price for volume.
W&PIII is a natural, high-fidelity experience for the wearer and for Adam's USD bank account. It is an evident work of passion (also by looking at the boxes, stone caps and engraved bottles) that proves you don't need a PhD in chemistry or a long-stay in Grasse to create something beautiful... you just need the right stones to melt.
Updated on 01/18/2026
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