Top Notes 
Black pepper
Lovage
Pink pepper
Saffron
Cinnamon
Strawberry
Heart Notes 
Jasmine
Lily of the valley
Rose
Base Notes 
Frankincense
Cedarwood
Cistus
Nagarmotha
Patchouli
Ambergris
Castoreum
Civet
Hay
Musk
Sandalwood
Tonka bean
Vetiver
Vanilla
05/22/2025
DRKSHDW
95 Reviews
DRKSHDW
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INCENSE AND FALLOUT: 'THE DESTROYER OF WORLDS' IN A BOTTLE
It's a somber, powerful incense-dominant fragrance that makes a statement the moment it touches skin. It opens like a dense, black cloud — thick with resinous smoke and a commanding sillage that wraps around you like a heavy cloak. The scent is warm, peppery, and dry, with not a trace of sweetness to soften the blow. The composition feels slightly off-balance; I find myself wishing the promised strawberry and floral notes would rise to the surface, if only to cut through the heavy incense. But they're nowhere to be found. What you get instead is a relentless wave of smoky cistus labdanum and frankincense, supported by dry woods and a touch of earthiness from patchouli and vetiver. There’s a whisper of spice lingering in the background — mostly black pepper, adding to the firelit mood.
The fragrance liquid itself is a stunning deep blue. Visually striking, but dangerous. It will absolutely stain light-colored clothing, so wear with care.
It’s a winter scent through and through. Dark, contemplative, and almost 'ritualistic' in its intensity.
I wore this to watch Oppenheimer, and it couldn’t have been a more fitting choice. The film’s themes of destruction, danger, and moral complexity mirrored the perfume perfectly. As the scene unfolded where he quotes the Bhagavad Gita — "I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds" — I was struck by how well those words captured the very soul of this scent!
There’s a subtle, salty nuance hiding beneath the smoke, perhaps ambergris or a salty musk, but it's barely there. Animalic notes are listed, but don’t expect anything overtly funky — they’re more of a warming undertone than a bold presence. In the drydown, I begin to detect a hay-like dryness — possibly tonka bean and the listed hay note. Though even then, labdanum remains the unyielding protagonist. Cypriol adds to the smoky intensity, while cedar and sandalwood offer some much-needed softness and structure, lending the fragrance a slightly more meditative, grounded finish.
The perfume feels raw, rich, and unpolished in the best way. You can tell the ingredients are of high quality, and there's a certain artisanal character to the way the scent unfolds. That said, it’s not an easy wear. For many, it will be a challenging scent to wear. But for those who appreciate complexity and mood, it’s so, so rewarding.
The fragrance liquid itself is a stunning deep blue. Visually striking, but dangerous. It will absolutely stain light-colored clothing, so wear with care.
It’s a winter scent through and through. Dark, contemplative, and almost 'ritualistic' in its intensity.
I wore this to watch Oppenheimer, and it couldn’t have been a more fitting choice. The film’s themes of destruction, danger, and moral complexity mirrored the perfume perfectly. As the scene unfolded where he quotes the Bhagavad Gita — "I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds" — I was struck by how well those words captured the very soul of this scent!
There’s a subtle, salty nuance hiding beneath the smoke, perhaps ambergris or a salty musk, but it's barely there. Animalic notes are listed, but don’t expect anything overtly funky — they’re more of a warming undertone than a bold presence. In the drydown, I begin to detect a hay-like dryness — possibly tonka bean and the listed hay note. Though even then, labdanum remains the unyielding protagonist. Cypriol adds to the smoky intensity, while cedar and sandalwood offer some much-needed softness and structure, lending the fragrance a slightly more meditative, grounded finish.
The perfume feels raw, rich, and unpolished in the best way. You can tell the ingredients are of high quality, and there's a certain artisanal character to the way the scent unfolds. That said, it’s not an easy wear. For many, it will be a challenging scent to wear. But for those who appreciate complexity and mood, it’s so, so rewarding.
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