Myrrhe & Encens Mystérieux by 100Bon

 

To all lovers of mysterious and deep fragrances, try Myrrhe & Encens Mystérieux by 100Bon!
This fragrance house has quite special compositions. They are never over-dominating, but they have a unique quality to them that not every nose will like.

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The second fragrance from this house in my collection has a strong myrrh opening with just a slight hint of patchouli. It is deep and heavy, yet quite feminine. It is nothing like Davana & Vanille Bourbon in scent composition; Davana & Vanille Bourbon is sweet and fresh, whereas Myrrhe & Encens Mystérieux is a one tone fragrance with no change or play in the composition.

Musk and amber give the fragrance a lovely caramelised or even slightly burnt quality, which is only further supported by the base note of incense.

Even though this is a heavy fragrance, it does not lack a fresh opening or top note. I find it in perfect balance, but would not recommend it to someone who cannot wear monotone incense fragrances. This might be a good layering fragrances instead for those noses.

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After oxidation, the fragrance lightens up, but don't be fooled, it's only very lightly!

I am missing the top notes, which are cinnamon and citruses (I am actually very curious how this fragrance would have been with citrus). The middle notes are myrrh, patchouli and amberwood. Base notes are myrrh, incense and musk, so this fragrance's composition is very true in performance.

Myrrh & Encens Mystérieux definitely belongs to autumn and winter, and I will be wearing it as soon as the leaves fall.