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Wrapped Around the Finger
Fortunately, there is still a Karstadt near me, and while most customers rush directly to the Tom Ford, Parfums de Marly, and other recommended fragrances, I am repeatedly drawn to the hidden treasures that are often overlooked. This includes the scents from Olfactive Studio, which are tucked away in a corner at the back of the fragrance department. Chambre Noir, dusty and unnoticed, piqued my curiosity.
I must say that I don't quite perceive the pink pepper that is supposed to be present at first. While the initial spray is peppery, it is more dominated by incense. The incense is slightly sweet and not too heavy, which, in my opinion, makes the fragrance less intense and does not cause one to recoil. Patchouli is the driving force that operates permanently in the background, much like a sound engineer. Fortunately, it is not too strong, as that could quickly become stale and musty. Nevertheless, the fragrance becomes dark and sultry solely through these two notes. Until now, I found the scent pleasant but not groundbreaking.
Now I could almost say that it feels like a burlesque show. The curtain swings aside and she appears: the plum. Just that sounds quite suggestive. It adds a certain something to the whole. For me, plum embodies a note that definitely exudes sensuality. Ripe, feminine, sultry, and mysterious. In combination with the already heavy notes, the plum brings a lovely fruity ripeness. Slightly sweet and velvety soft, the fragrance becomes a well-rounded affair. This does not change in the base note. It becomes a bit more animalistic and creamier, but the essence of the fragrance remains intact. It is definitely, as some have already described here, a going-out scent. Something for a bar where one drinks whiskey in a classy manner. The lights are dimmed. Almost like in a darkroom. Is the alcohol going to my head, or is it the perfume? I have just been wrapped around the finger.
Oh, regarding the similarity to other fragrances: It is a mix between Tobacco Vanille and Cartier Oud Santal. The plum is quite prominent, so I wouldn't say it resembles Tobacco Vanille. Oud Santal is somewhat similar with the plum note.
I must say that I don't quite perceive the pink pepper that is supposed to be present at first. While the initial spray is peppery, it is more dominated by incense. The incense is slightly sweet and not too heavy, which, in my opinion, makes the fragrance less intense and does not cause one to recoil. Patchouli is the driving force that operates permanently in the background, much like a sound engineer. Fortunately, it is not too strong, as that could quickly become stale and musty. Nevertheless, the fragrance becomes dark and sultry solely through these two notes. Until now, I found the scent pleasant but not groundbreaking.
Now I could almost say that it feels like a burlesque show. The curtain swings aside and she appears: the plum. Just that sounds quite suggestive. It adds a certain something to the whole. For me, plum embodies a note that definitely exudes sensuality. Ripe, feminine, sultry, and mysterious. In combination with the already heavy notes, the plum brings a lovely fruity ripeness. Slightly sweet and velvety soft, the fragrance becomes a well-rounded affair. This does not change in the base note. It becomes a bit more animalistic and creamier, but the essence of the fragrance remains intact. It is definitely, as some have already described here, a going-out scent. Something for a bar where one drinks whiskey in a classy manner. The lights are dimmed. Almost like in a darkroom. Is the alcohol going to my head, or is it the perfume? I have just been wrapped around the finger.
Oh, regarding the similarity to other fragrances: It is a mix between Tobacco Vanille and Cartier Oud Santal. The plum is quite prominent, so I wouldn't say it resembles Tobacco Vanille. Oud Santal is somewhat similar with the plum note.
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