Tar Miguel Matos 2019

There are harsh scents and there are unusual, harsh scents. In the first category, it is somewhat easy to make a comparison with another fragrance to orient oneself or provide guidance to others. With Tar, I find it difficult. I received the scent a few months ago as a sample, and the travel spray was leaking (by the way, about 70% of all travel sprays that arrive at my place are like this, which is why I don't want to send them anymore). Every time I touched the travel spray, my fingers smelled so strongly that all other fragrances were overshadowed. The perfume is oily and the color is like motor oil. Somehow, that corresponds with the name and the smell. Since then, the scent has burned itself into my memory.

Why it is called Tar, I don't know exactly, because tar does smell a bit different. But the unusual semi-natural and dark form has something in common with tar. Smoky, black with brown speckles. Licorice and anise contribute to the dull and coarse quality. Along with a sudden and viscous note, which presumably arises from the addition of tonka bean, caramel, and coffee. How long did Matos experiment to create this work of art, which is so hard for me to classify? The attention here on Parfumo.de seems far below average. Of course, this is not everybody's darling, but where are those who consider acquiring yet another pure wood smoke fragrance? Dare to try it. It will stay in your memory. For me, it does, like hardly any other fragrances.

Thanks to PallasCC for the opportunity to test this exceptional scent. And another thank you for the sample, which will certainly bring me joy for a long time due to its relentless longevity and sillage.