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7.6 / 10 10 Ratings
A new perfume by Réserve en Afrique for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is spicy-smoky. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Madagascan cloveMadagascan clove South African pink pepperSouth African pink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Ethiopian myrrhEthiopian myrrh Bourbon vanillaBourbon vanilla
Base Notes Base Notes
OpoponaxOpoponax Somalian sandalwoodSomalian sandalwood
Ratings
Scent
7.610 Ratings
Longevity
7.48 Ratings
Sillage
6.99 Ratings
Bottle
6.910 Ratings
Submitted by TheBladi11 · last update on 07/08/2025.
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Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the Afrique Extraordinaire collection.

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2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Newe

10 Reviews
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A Visit to My Grandparents That I Would Rather Not Have Undertaken
Some fragrances transport you to a special place or awaken forgotten memories. Feu Sacré has definitely done that for me - but in a way I did not expect.

As soon as I sprayed it, I was taken back to my early childhood. Back then, when I visited my grandparents with my parents, I always stood in front of their door with mixed feelings. I liked my grandma and grandpa, but their old house with the dark, heavy furniture was a nightmare for me as a child. It always smelled slightly musty, a bit like oil, like rooms that were rarely aired out. This exact feeling was evoked in me by Feu Sacré.

But that’s not all - on top of the already challenging base note, there are strong spices that only make everything more intense. For me, this is a blend that rather repels than fascinates. However, I am sure there are lovers of such dark, nostalgic fragrances. Personally, I do not belong to that target group.

A strong scent that certainly has its fans - just unfortunately, I am not one of them.
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Raidn

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Holy Fire
When setting up a campsite in the African bush, a fire is lit to keep wild animals at bay. This protective ritual is translated here into fragrance notes.

The smoke of the fire is beautifully symbolized through the use of pepper and clove in the top notes and opoponax in the base, creating a very natural but not overly harsh smokiness. One need not fear smelling like the cold, stale smoke of an evening by the campfire or even like a long-unemptied ashtray. At the outset, the pepper wonderfully pricks the nose, but it soon recedes, while the clove lingers a bit longer.
The resinous and woody notes now come to the forefront, with vanilla hinted at but not prominently present; rather, it adds a softness to the overall impression - like the blanket one wraps oneself in by the fire in the evening.

For me, the mental imagery that the fragrance pyramid is supposed to evoke works wonderfully. At the same time, they have managed to create a scent that not only functions conceptually but is also absolutely wearable. A balancing act that often fails.

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5 short views on the fragrance
6 months ago
Super woody, pencil shavings. With some paper and clove. I like this kind of woodiness. Can't stop sniffing my wrist after 20 mins.
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Smoldering smoke
Thick as the past
Hides a memory
Of resinous embraces
And vanilla pods
Enveloped by the driest wood
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8 months ago
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At an authentic, smoky wood fire, spiced and honey-soaked banana-vanilla balls are enjoyed. Balsamically sweet.
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Fresh, spicy, and the dry down is sweet. Longevity is very good. A successful scent. The story behind the brand!!!??? Remarkable.
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I just smell an unpleasant smoky-earthy scent. It unfortunately drives me away immediately!
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