Carnival of Souls Marissa Zappas 2024
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strange and unusual
Carnival of Souls is perfectly named (inspired by the 1962 horror film of the same name) Beautifully haunting, curious, playful. Like opening a cabinet of oddities and curiosities. Or strolling through an abandoned circus. Once full of life and now nothing but the ghostly presence of it, like a dream. Dusty, foggy, ethereal.
It's like a beloved antique bookstore owned by a very elegant, mysterious lady that is later revealed has always been a ghost. Spooky and whimsy in a very comforting way.
Marissa Zappas truly captured a whole genre in a bottle. I've been comparing fragrances to film and here you have her literally creating fragrances for them. I know I say this a lot about most of my favorite perfumes but this one's so nostalgic. It takes you to a whole other world you randomly find yourself yearning for. Like a hypnotic music box, or a film that stays with you forever.
It's creamy, powdery, and warm. I get smoky, sweet incense, mimosa (new note for me, it's absolutely lovely), and amber. There's hints of wax that remind me of those weird and off-putting dolls (in the best way) or a room full of melted candles. Then vanilla, toasted coconut and violet that merge beautifully, like a grand finale. A true gothic gourmand.
It's like a beloved antique bookstore owned by a very elegant, mysterious lady that is later revealed has always been a ghost. Spooky and whimsy in a very comforting way.
Marissa Zappas truly captured a whole genre in a bottle. I've been comparing fragrances to film and here you have her literally creating fragrances for them. I know I say this a lot about most of my favorite perfumes but this one's so nostalgic. It takes you to a whole other world you randomly find yourself yearning for. Like a hypnotic music box, or a film that stays with you forever.
It's creamy, powdery, and warm. I get smoky, sweet incense, mimosa (new note for me, it's absolutely lovely), and amber. There's hints of wax that remind me of those weird and off-putting dolls (in the best way) or a room full of melted candles. Then vanilla, toasted coconut and violet that merge beautifully, like a grand finale. A true gothic gourmand.