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07/02/2020 - 08:32 AM
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Fossil Fuel - A Dark Brown Symphony of Horror

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.
Updated on 07/02/2020
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12 Comments
FliolineFlioline 5 years ago
Crazy. It’s stuck in my brain like it’s on your fingers.
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ChizzaChizza 5 years ago
I have a good impression now and I'm even more excited to test it out :)
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SoapSoap 5 years ago
Could also be to my liking; beautifully described by you, as always! Wish list.
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 5 years ago
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Most likely, you'll see me disappearing in a cloud of dust on the horizon with this scent. Still, I enjoy reading about unknown brands and fragrances that stand out from the ordinary. But it's not making my wishlist ;-)
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FloydFloyd 5 years ago
This one is definitely for me too. So I’ll dare to try it in due time. Adding it to my wishlist!
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CaligariCaligari 5 years ago
@PallasCC: Indeed, the leak turned an unusual scent into an unforgettable one. You know why. And: 7 sprays? Not this time. It could otherwise lead to respiratory irritation. ;-)
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X57deadsoulxX57deadsoulx 5 years ago
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That's a fantastic "beast" ;) Matos is truly in a league of his own! I also find the Tar to be absolutely "GENIUS"!
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CaligariCaligari 5 years ago
@Groover60: If not you, then who? :-)
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CaligariCaligari 5 years ago
@Pollita: In that case, it really made a difference. It just wouldn’t "let me go," so to speak. :-)
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PollitaPollita 5 years ago
Phew, I really hate it when a fragrance with strong sillage and longevity gets on me and I can't wash it off my fingers. But you seem to like this one, judging by your review.
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KellnerKellner 5 years ago
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Finally a comment. Sounds creepy, but it also makes you want to try it out. It's like that sign "Freshly Painted." You know you'll regret it, but you have to touch it. Great description!
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PallasCCPallasCC 5 years ago
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Very nicely described, Caligari. I thought you wouldn't like it. It's also nice to know that it's not my clumsiness when it comes to decanting fragrances ;-)) You could still smell the scent on me weeks later (especially after the successful decanting). ;-)) I hope it wasn't 7 sprays! ;-)
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