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The Krachlederne
Then I went to a perfume show today, and was overwhelmed by the fragrances. Chemical oud/fruit ester, or bitter leaf alcohol/fruit ester blended in dozens of variations, all in terrifying potency with projection up to Venus. In comparison, 'Or Black' is a mere breeze.
I think the first thing you should notice about 'Or Black' is benzoin, as it says "sweet ... slightly chocolaty, ... quite reminiscent of vanilla". It is probably contrasted against richly tart sage (bitter/sour, also nutty), perhaps supported by leathery quinoline. Proof that balsam can be crushed. In the finish, an ambery woody note wins with rather low intensity.
The perfumer, Jean-Louis Sieuzac (Opium, Fahrenheit, Dune) seems to have a knack for deconstruction. The perfume apparently dates from a time when the Pascal Morabito company was something else. Rare, but simply good for what it is.