Black Tar Parfumerie Particulière

Silence. There is an extraordinary atmosphere in the air. It crackles! Like a black ribbon of tar, the shadow path slowly moves into our field of vision as the moon progressively covers the sun more and more.
The birds fall silent, the flowers close their cups, and the light refracts magically and mysteriously on the horizon. A surreal world opens up, strange and fascinating at the same time...

What a monumental event! There is probably nothing comparable and no event that triggers a "cold shiver down my spine" quite like the cosmic spectacle of a total solar eclipse. Graceful and majestic! Those who were able to witness the total darkness at the end of the last millennium can surely follow my thoughts.
It is August 11, 1999, and I find myself in Hungary at the Solipse Festival. The festival grounds are precisely on the narrow strip of total solar eclipse, and we have a cloudless sky - a clear view of the upcoming spectacle...

Black Tar is now one of those impressive olfactory creations that can be compared to the force and sustainability of a Full Solar Eclipse.
From the very first moment, when the scent receptors are touched by the molecules, the deep black, smoky-tarry structure becomes apparent. Unconditionally and inexorably, the direction is explained. An intensely spicy, yet also dry sandy aura darkens the horizon, just as the moon continuously moves in front of the sun during the eclipse.
Accompanying this is a medically antiseptic undertone. A slightly bitter facet flanks the perception, similar to the scent in, for example, an old pharmacy. The previously mentioned reference to ointments fits very well here. Combined with juniper, this combination creates an extremely successful opening. Fantastic!

As the scent unfolds like a cloak, this beautiful, slightly sweet projection comes into play. Enchantingly floral and honey-like, latent and completely hidden, the tuberose joins the spectacle. The moment of complete darkness arises...
A small halo of light remains - the corona. While it fits the current events, it represents, olfactorily speaking, sweet and woody warmth in this case.

Black Tar truly feels like a solar eclipse to me...

Mysterious and magical
dark and gloomy
filled with light and radiant

In my opinion, the wearability is excellent. BT never comes across as intrusive or bothersome, and although its ingredients are of a stronger nature, it always generates a pleasant aura and sillage. I find the longevity remarkable, and even hours later, the scent is still quite perceptible.
For me, Black Tar is another milestone on my olfactory journey of discovery. I can only recommend this scent to anyone who has access to such fragrance directions.
Last but not least, the bottle is a feast for the eyes, and I think the symbol of a solar eclipse would suit it very well...

I look behind the center,
Into the shadows of your past,
Thus I recognize light, dazzling light,
Which conquers the darkness...

I dedicate these lines and this comment to my oldest son. He turns 14 today!
Happy birthday my big one, and may the sun always shine for you...

Thank you for reading and stay loyal to me