WHAT I SMELL: Crépuscule Des Âmes greets the skin with a warm and sparkling opening which quickly moves to the more herbal. The perfume is lightly spiced and incredibly inviting. As the perfume develops, it starts to take on a urinous note which turns the perfume from comforting to intriguing and lightly naughty. Underneath the naughtiness is just a shimmer of sweet that keeps the perfume in the perfect place. Eventually a light incense weaves its way in to add another dimension of mystery. After some more time, a wonderful patchouli helps to once again draw out the lightly sweet. Here the perfume perfectly resides…comfortable enough to wear on many occasions, but interesting enough to make it just that more exciting to wear. Crépuscule Des Âmes is not a powerhouse, but it’s not shy either. Instead, it’s a perfume that is distinct enough to draw others in wondering where the exotic elixir is coming from.
Crépuscule Des Âmes Notes: Mandarin, cardamom, clary sage, hysope, incense, pimento berries, hyraceum, patchouli
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A 1950’s mink stole. Lightly warmed…perfect for the cool of the evening.*
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE CRÉPUSCALE DES ÂMES: naughty, intriguing, retro-modern
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CRÉPUSCALE DES ÂMES: Colognoisseur, The Plum Girl, CaFleureBon
BOTTOM LINE: There is something very chic about Crépuscule Des Âmes. It’s a modern twist on a classic base. Very wearable, the perfume is lovely with just the right amount of naughtiness.
- Bone Rating: 3.5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Woody Aromatic
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $225 for 100ml eau de parfum
* The Scented Hound does not endorse the use of fur for fashion.
WHAT I SMELL: Rather than a dry heat rising from the Sahara, Egypt opens with warm nutty lavender that quickly begins to fizz with a mellow lemon citrus coating. It’s warm, but at the same time rather crisp and slightly formal, while projecting a casual vibe. The lemon and nutmeg make for a light gourmand presence…slightly sugared, but never sweet. The patchouli enters rather quickly, but instead of taking over, it glides underneath the nuttiness. Here the perfume really begins to project and it’s warm and inviting and rather sexy as its self-assured. As the perfume continues to develop the patchouli comes front and center with a sandalwood that tries to keep the scent from becoming to sweet. But unfortunately on my skin, Egypt turns into a patchouli bomb…that’s not bad, but I would have liked to experience some more of the leather, which only appears after an hour or so and with barely a whisper.
WHAT I SMELL: I guess I should not have been surprised, but I was pleasantly so as the opening of Amorem Rose is warm, deep and incredibly rapturous with a beautiful saffron topped by a mentholated rose. This rose is not one of playful and sweet frivolity, instead, it’s a rose wrapped in abundance of mystery and intrigue. The mentholated opening gives way to a grand rose that lingers in smokiness making the perfume feel as if it’s smoldering off the skin For the privileged wearer, the perfume resides in this most exquisite place like a queen holding court. There’s power in Amorem Rose in the way the rose holds the wearer captive revealing its infinite wisdom. After considerable time, the perfume’s smokiness is met with a warm ambered wood which adds even more depth to this royal treasure. Amorem Rose is beautifully calm, but beautifully serious.
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