Darkness visible. This commanding fragrance opens with the rarest oud noir—Cambodian agarwood so deep it seems to absorb light. Its animalic richness is amplified by saffron's golden heat and black pepper's sharp bite. A touch of bergamot provides the faintest glimmer, like stars against midnight sky.
This fragrance pulses with mysterious power. Obsidian accord—a proprietary blend capturing the essence of volcanic glass—creates a mineral coldness that contrasts beautifully with the warmth of Turkish rose and geranium. Incense smoke curls through the composition while papyrus adds ancient depth. This is the scent of forgotten temples and sacred rituals. The base is pure magnetism. More oud—this time Borneo—adds chocolate and balsamic facets while sandalwood provides creamy richness. Benzoin and labdanum create resinous sweetness that clings to skin like liquid amber.
Black musk adds an animalic growl while patchouli grounds everything in dark earth. The result is hypnotic—a fragrance that seems to have its own gravitational pull. This is power dressed in shadow. Intense, mysterious, and utterly commanding. For those who lead from the darkness and never need to raise their voice.
Concentration: 18% (Extrait de Parfum)
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