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Chilled hibiscus tea over crushed berries, spiced with leather and mint. Hibiscus Mahajád by Maison Crivelli is flamboyant luxury captured in scent. Vibrant hibiscus, juicy cassis, luminous Damask rose, cool mint, sensual leather and creamy vanilla create a fragrance that feels bold, glamorous and unforgettable: powerful elegance with irresistible presence. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch.

The Story

Released in 2021, Hibiscus Mahajád grew from founder Thibaud Crivelli’s experience of drinking hibiscus tea in a gemstone market. The perfume builds on the tea’s tart, fruity character, with rose and vanilla accentuating its rosy, vanillic side, and sets the brightness of hibiscus against spiced leather and spearmint. Maison Crivelli, founded in 2018, centers each creation on an unexpected discovery of a raw material.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, vibrant and immediately unforgettable, a dazzling blend of hibiscus, cassis, peppermint and cinnamon. It feels juicy, sparkling and electric, like chilled hibiscus tea poured over crushed berries with a flash of fresh mint.

Heart
Richer and more sensual. Damask rose and hibiscus bloom into a lush floral heart that feels velvety, jammy and luxurious, while leather and ambrette add texture and warmth, a seductive contrast between sweetness and depth.

Dry Down
Warm and creamy, with vanilla, musks, ambery warmth and soft leather. It settles into an opulent cloud that smells rich, magnetic and impossible to ignore, with notably strong projection.

Fragrance Notes

• Hibiscus
• Rose Damascena Absolute
• Cassis
• Spearmint Essential Oil
• Cinnamon Essential Oil
• Ambrette Seed Absolute
• Leather
• Vanilla Absolute
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fruity · Leather · Spicy · Amber

Caramel-dipped strawberry over leather and saffron, a Moscow love letter. La Capitale by Xerjoff is a refined perfume dedicated to Moscow and to Russia, a boundless country rich in art, history and culture. It opens in a rich, playful burst of strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum, deepens into leather, saffron and rose, and settles into Bourbon vanilla and benzoin.

The Story

La Capitale celebrates the modernity and romanticism of Moscow, a metropolis of thousands of different districts that together form a rich and fascinating city, a place of contradictions that runs from grandeur and grime to history and hipness. Xerjoff is an Italian house, founded by Sergio Momo in 2003.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, playful and immediately addictive, with strawberry, caramel, peach and labdanum. The first impression is like luxurious strawberry jam drizzled over warm caramelized fruit: sweet, juicy and glamorous rather than childish.

Heart
The fragrance becomes darker and more seductive as leather, Iranian saffron, rose, amber and ginger rise through the sweetness, a sensual contrast between fruity gourmand notes and warm, luxurious depth.

Dry Down
Smooth and creamy, with Bourbon vanilla and benzoin adding warmth, softness and a resinous sweetness. It smells expensive and magnetic, wearable by anyone drawn to its character.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Strawberry
• Caramel
• Peach
• Labdanum

Heart

• Leather
• Iranian Saffron
• Ginger
• Rose
• Amber

Base

• Benzoin
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Gourmand · Fruity · Leather · Spicy

Tropical intensity wrapped in luxury. Oud Maracujá by Maison Crivelli is a bold, seductive Extrait de Parfum where vibrant passionfruit, luminous Turkish rose and saffron meet precious oud, rich leather, glowing amber and creamy vanilla. Exotic sophistication with irresistible presence, composed by perfumer Jordi Fernandez.

The Story

The house frames Oud Maracujá as a passion fruit tasting in remote oud wood forests: the richness of oud set against bright, exotic fruit, in a thirst-quenching fruity oud that is unisex and contemporary in design. Vibrant passionfruit wrapped around refined oud, rather than buried by it, makes it one of the most unusual openings in modern perfumery.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold and exotic: a radiant burst of passionfruit and saffron over Turkish rose, juicy, tart and sparkling, like fresh tropical fruit meeting warm spice and velvet petals.

Heart
Darker and richer as oud, benzoin and Indonesian patchouli leaf rise through the fruity brightness, a luxurious contrast between tropical sweetness and smoky woody depth.

Dry Down
Warm and sensual, a creamy resinous base of leather, akigalawood, amber vanilla and labdanum with a glowing sweetness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Passionfruit
• Ebelia
• Saffron
• Turkish Rose

Heart

• Oud
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Benzoin

Base

• Leather
• Amber Vanilla
• Labdanum
• Akigalawood

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Fruity · Woody · Leather · Amber

Vanilla with attitude. Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums is a bold, sensual tribute to Madagascan vanilla, deepened with white florals, suede-like leather and smoky woods. Pink pepper and violet open with elegance before a rich heart of tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, settling into a warm, mysterious trail of vanilla, patchouli, oakwood, leather, orris and benzoin. The house credits perfumer Dominique Ropion.

The Story

BDK Parfums built Vanille Leather around the seduction of vanilla and leather, a gourmand-leather Eau de Parfum that treats Madagascan vanilla as the star and surrounds it with floral richness and dark, resinous depth. Sweet, but never childish; sexy, but still elegant.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy floral brightness: pink pepper and violet, like white flowers in the air.

Heart
Rich and voluptuous as Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute unfurl.

Dry Down
Creamy Madagascan vanilla, like vanilla draped over soft leather gloves, warm and smooth, with oakwood, Indonesian patchouli, a leather accord, orris and benzoin resinoid adding depth and sensuality.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Violet Accord

Heart

• Tuberose Absolute (India)
• Jasmine Absolute (Egypt)
• Orange Blossom Absolute

Base

• Vanilla (Madagascar)
• Patchouli (Indonesia)
• Oakwood
• Leather Accord
• Orris
• Benzoin Resinoid

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Leather · White Floral · Vanilla

The timeless sophistication of an iconic city. London by Widian pairs dark oud wood, violet and cypress with succulent raspberry, supple leather, warm amber and vanilla. Bold, refined and unforgettable, it is powerful elegance with modern allure.

The Story

Widian presents London as a tribute to the city: a rich oud and cypress foundation, a sweet floral violet note, and an earthy finish of leather and dry amber, made for urban wearers who are worldly yet true to their roots.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, elegant and immediately magnetic. Oud wood, cypress and violet feel smooth and mysterious, with woody depth wrapped in a soft floral haze rather than harsh smokiness.

Heart
Raspberry and lily of the valley create one of London's most distinctive contrasts. The raspberry adds subtle juicy sweetness while the florals soften the darker woods, a balance of fruity brightness and deep texture.

Dry Down
Warm and sensual. Leather, dry amber, musk and vanilla form a smooth, luxurious base that is bold yet elegant.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Oud Wood
• Cypress
• Violet

Heart

• Lily of the Valley
• Raspberry

Base

• Leather
• Dry Amber
• Musk
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Leather · Amber · Fruity · Floral

Creamy florals and vanilla over soft leather, a vertigo for the senses. Le Point G by Véronique Gabai is a magnetic, addictive fragrance where luscious florals meet creamy vanilla, soft musks and warm woods. Sensual yet elegant, playful yet refined, it melts into the skin with a glowing trail of confidence and desire: boldly feminine and irresistibly chic.

The Story

The house calls Le Point G a climactic perfume, a vertigo for the senses. It is designed to develop on the skin, adding a new facet with each wear, until it reaches its full completion in an exhale of pure pleasure. Rose, white musks, soft leather, vanilla, woods and amber form its core.

How It Smells

Opening
Smooth and radiant, with the brightness of pink pepper and fruity-floral nuances that feel joyful and inviting.

Heart
Creamy floral tones bloom at the heart, rose and iris softened by silky musks.

Dry Down
Warm vanilla, soft leather and woods, with cedar and amber, create a soft sensual base that clings beautifully to skin. The overall effect is seductive, creamy, feminine, musky and highly attractive.

Fragrance Notes

• Pink Pepper
• Rose
• Iris
• Vanilla
• White Musks
• Leather
• Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Amber · Gourmand · Musky · Leather

The passion of Flamenco, deeper and more dramatic. Flamenco Extrait by master perfumer Ramon Monegal is the richer, more intense interpretation of the iconic Flamenco, preserving its passion while amplifying its sensuality and power. Raspberry, saffron and rose lead to oud, leather, amber and musk.

The Story

Flamenco Extrait takes the original Flamenco further into spice, powder and smoke: a deeper, more intense reading of the same passionate idea, with a powdery iris heart and a resinous, smoky base.

How It Smells

Opening
Juicy raspberry wrapped in saffron and rose, an immediate luxurious sweetness with spice.

Heart
Jasmine, orange blossom and cedarwood, softened by powdery iris and white florals into velvety floral warmth.

Dry Down
Oud, amberwood and musk with leather create a dark, sensual finish that lingers on skin.

Fragrance Notes

• Raspberry
• Rose
• Saffron
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Orange Blossom
• Cedarwood
• Oud
• Leather
• Amberwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Spicy · Leather · Floral · Woody · Velvety

Overture Woman by Amouage is one of the boldest and most theatrical creations in the house. Released in 2020 and created by perfumer Annick Menardo, it was inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood and the emotional intensity of grand opera. Rich, dramatic, and unforgettable, it blends boozy fruits, spices, florals, smoke, and resins into a true statement fragrance.

What It Smells Like

It opens with a decadent blend of cognac, apple, saffron, and benzoin—boozy, fruity, spicy, and instantly rich. The heart reveals lush myrrh, cinnamon, rose centifolia, and delicate florals, creating warmth and grandeur. In the drydown, smoke, leather, sandalwood, frankincense, and animalic nuances add deep sensuality. The overall effect is dark, boozy, spicy, smoky, and glamorous with huge presence.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Saffron & Apple (Calvados Accord)
• Hearth Notes: Benzoin, Myrrh, Rose Centifolia, Geranium, & Cinnamon
• Base Notes: Pyrogenic Incense, Ciste Labdanum & Leather Vitessence

Dark elegance with irresistible magnetism. Raw Gold by Thomas De Monaco is decadence captured in scent: boozy davana, velvety orris, smoky woods, supple suede, glowing vanilla and precious resins. Created by perfumer Maurus Bachmann, it feels bold, sensual and unmistakably luxurious.

The Story

Thomas De Monaco, a creative director and photographer whose perfumes are made in Zurich, calls Raw Gold a bold anthem of eternal youth, a scent that moves between innocence and temptation, where desire is dominant.

How It Smells

Opening
Davana, cedarwood and orris open rich and intoxicating: boozy, golden and sensual, like warm liqueur poured over polished wood, with a soft powdery elegance from the orris. It is bold from the first spray, yet refined.

Heart
Patchouli, gaiac wood and suede create a smoky, leathery heart with a velvety softness, a seductive contrast between earthy depth and luxurious smoothness that gives Raw Gold its signature charisma.

Dry Down
Vanilla, saffron, benzoin and oud melt into a resinous golden base. It smells expensive, magnetic and deeply sophisticated, with a touch of danger.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Davana Oil
• Cedarwood
• Orris Absolute

Heart

• Patchouli
• Gaiac Wood
• Suede

Base

• Vanilla Absolute
• Saffron
• Laos Oud Oil
• Benzoin

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Boozy · Leather · Oud

A scent that doesn't ask for attention. It demands obsession. Iris Obsidian by Third Eye Fragrance is a dark, mischievous fragrance built on spicy pepper, luscious violet and a full-bodied modern leather. Luscious florals rise from silky, smoldering darkness in a very powerful, long-lasting composition.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy statement of pink and black pepper and violet, sharpened with citrus, elemi resin and birch tar smoke.

Heart
Modern leather enriched by saffron, incense and rich orris root.

Dry Down
Dry leaf tobacco swirls through luxurious bourbon vanilla.

Fragrance Notes

• Elemi
• Pink Pepper
• Black Pepper
• Violet
• Birch Tar
• Saffron
• Orris
• Incense
• Leather
• Tobacco
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Powdery · Smoky · Dark · Powerful

A primeval, smoke-charred roar of resin, leather and ancient blooms. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex pairs fir, black pepper and laurel with a heart of rose, champaca and ylang ylang, over a base of cade, frankincense, leather, patchouli and cedar. Perfumer Antonio Gardoni composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2018.

The Story

A sultry heat wafts across the land, lapped up greedily by the abundant flora that thrives in its midst. Trees soar to majestic heights and plants flower for the first time, their petals giving birth to a world rich in diversity. The Cretaceous period comes of age against a backdrop scorched by wildfire and lightning strikes, and over this turbulent landscape a massive predator looms. Giants rule the earth, but even giants can be cut down by the powerful jaws of the fearsome tyrannosaur, who stands tall and fears nothing until a fire in the sky signals the end of the reign. Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex is a gargantuan scent that sinks its teeth into the world of delicate fragrances and rips it wide open. Primitive woods and florals snatch you away to an ancient era; smoky, charred wood warns of smouldering fire, while droplets of metallic rose oxide offer a chilling premonition of blood-lust. It is sometimes menacing, sometimes fascinating, but never ordinary.

How It Smells

Opening
Fir, laurel leaf, black pepper and nutmeg hit first, lifted by bergamot and neroli.

Heart
Rose, jasmine, champaca, osmanthus, geranium and ylang ylang bloom with a slightly metallic edge.

Dry Down
Cade smoke, frankincense and resins join leather, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla in a dark, charred finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Fir
• Laurel Leaf
• Neroli
• Nutmeg

Heart

• Champaca
• Geranium
• Jasmine
• Osmanthus
• Rose
• Ylang Ylang

Base

• Resins
• Cade
• Cedar
• Civet
• Frankincense
• Leather
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Floral · Leather · Smoky

Fresh luxury meets dark sophistication: juicy passion fruit over refined leather and warm woods. Erba Leather is a bold, modern Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, created by master perfumer Christian Provenzano. It takes the signature Erba DNA of bright fruit and citrus and deepens it with smooth leather and warm woods. Confident, polished and noticeable yet refined.

The Story

Sospiro finds its inspiration in classical music. Erba Leather carries the bright, fruity character of the Erba idea into a deeper, richer and more sensual register through the addition of leather and woods. It was created by Christian Provenzano.

How It Smells

Opening
A juicy, tropical citrus burst, with passion fruit standing out immediately, supported by bergamot and lemon for a bright, slightly sweet freshness.

Heart
A smooth leather accord blends with jasmine and sandalwood. The leather is refined and wearable, more polished than animalic.

Dry Down
Warm, woody and slightly smoky: amber and vetiver add depth while the leather lingers softly in the background.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Passion Fruit

Heart

• Jasmine
• Sandalwood
• Leather

Base

• Amber
• Leather
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Woody · Amber · Fruity

Unbridled luxury, saddled with smoke and spice. Oud Stallion by Maison Crivelli is a bold, sensual extrait in which fiery saffron, warm cardamom and velvety Turkish rose meet smoky leather, precious oud and creamy roasted tonka. Powerful elegance with a wild streak, it is refined rather than harsh from the very first spray.

The Story

Maison Crivelli, the French house founded by Thibaud Crivelli, builds this extrait from natural materials of the ORPUR label, a selection of fine ingredients from the Givaudan perfume house, including Indian cardamom absolute, Turkish rose absolute, Indonesian nutmeg and patchouli, Moroccan cedarwood and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute. The house presents it as inspired by a memory of smelling oud at a horse race.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, spicy and immediately commanding: saffron, cardamom and Indonesian nutmeg arrive together, like exotic spices carried through crisp air at full speed.

Heart
Jasmine, osmanthus and Turkish rose bloom through the spice, lending a velvety floral elegance before the darker base rises.

Dry Down
Dark, smooth and long-lasting. Oud wood, smoky leather, cedar, patchouli and tonka settle into a luxurious, slightly wild cloud, well suited to evenings and cooler weather.

Fragrance Notes

• Saffron
• Cardamom Absolute
• Nutmeg
• Jasmine
• Osmanthus
• Turkish Rose Absolute
• Oud
• Leather Accord
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Roasted Tonka Bean Absolute

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Oud · Spicy · Floral · Woody

Tony Iommi Deified by Xerjoff is rock legend energy captured in scent. Spiced apple, rich leather, dark oud, velvety rose, warm vanilla, and glowing amber create a fragrance that feels bold, rebellious, and unforgettable. Luxury with dangerous charisma.

What It Smells Like

Tony Iommi Deified opens dark, bold, and immediately electrifying with a powerful blend of saffron, cinnamon, and apple. The first impression feels spicy, juicy, and intense—sweet fruit wrapped in warm exotic spice with instant rockstar energy. It is dramatic from the first spray and impossible to ignore. 

As it develops, the fragrance becomes richer and more decadent. Leather, rose, patchouli, and oud create a smoky sensual heart where darkness meets elegance. The leather is smooth and luxurious, while oud and patchouli add depth and power. This stage feels rebellious, seductive, and highly polished. 

The dry down is warm, addictive, and unforgettable with vanilla, amber, musk, and woods. It settles into a creamy dark base that feels expensive, magnetic, and built for attention. Sweetness remains, but balanced by smoky depth and leather.

Elysium Noir by Roja Parfums is a darker, more seductive evolution of the iconic Elysium—transforming its signature freshness into something deeper, richer, and undeniably magnetic. Designed as an “after hours” interpretation, this composition introduces a shadowy sensuality while maintaining the refined elegance the house is known for.

Bright citrus and aromatic notes open the fragrance with clarity and freshness, while a heart of rose and juicy blackberry adds a smooth, slightly sweet dimension. As it dries down, a complex base of woods, leather, spices, and musks creates a powerful, long-lasting trail that feels both modern and sophisticated. Elysium Noir is bold yet polished—a fragrance that moves effortlessly from day into night.

How It Smells

Elysium Noir opens fresh and vibrant with citrus and clean aromatics, but quickly takes a darker turn. A subtle fruity sweetness—driven by blackberry—adds a smooth, addictive edge, while soft florals keep it refined.

As it develops, the scent becomes deeper and more sensual. You start to feel leather, woods, and warm spices, giving it a richer, more masculine presence without losing its freshness.

It smells like a fresh “blue” fragrance after dark—clean citrus layered with smooth leather, soft sweetness, and warm woody depth, creating a scent that is both versatile and seductive.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Lavender, Geranium, Hedione, Helvetolide
• Heart Notes: Rose, Blackberry
• Base Notes: Juniper Berry, Cypress, Pink Pepper, Cardamon, Cypriol, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandal Wood, Soft Leather, Ambroxan

Saffron reimagined through modern luxury. Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli surrounds radiant spices and glowing saffron with airy, almost metallic nuances and warm blonde woods. Refined, mysterious and unforgettable, it is quiet power with magnetic sophistication.

The Story

Maison Crivelli's brief comes from a mysterious encounter Thibaud Crivelli had with a saffron field shrouded in very thick fog: bright, comforting saffron set against opaque, highly diffusive woods, for a deep, sensual and enigmatic scent.

How It Smells

Opening
Warm, luminous and immediately captivating, a rich wave of spices and saffron. It feels golden, smooth and slightly mysterious, like expensive saffron threads warming in cool air: elegant rather than loud, refined rather than sweet.

Heart
More modern and intriguing. The saffron takes on a slightly metallic, airy, almost mineral character while warm woods rise underneath, a contrast between radiant spice and sleek woods that reads as futuristic luxury. Many wearers compare the mood to polished skin, pressed fabric or a clean high-end boutique.

Dry Down
Smooth, woody and long-lasting, with blonde woods creating a soft but diffusive trail: sensual, clean and expensive-smelling, minimalist luxury with real presence.

Fragrance Notes

• Spices
• Saffron
• Blonde Woods

Fragrance Profile

Spicy · Amber · Woody · Saffron