Mercurial Cashmere
Nero Collection
Electimuss
Nose: Sofia Bardelli
Floral amber
This luxurious amber perfume is sensuous, soft and delightful with a resinous base.
The sparkling and piquant top notes of bergamot, pink pepper and cardamom are a fleeting pleasure, before the sensuous, velvety, buttery, powdery floral and ambergris heart envelops you. The amber base of caramel, tonka, vanilla and the spicy smoky oud and cedar finally reveal a darker promiscuity. This scent is irresistibly sensuous on the skin and exudes luxury, seduction and charm.
The god Mercury was Messenger to the gods, as famous for his quick intellect, guile and charm as for his dark side: he was fickle, untrustworthy, promiscuous and the collector of souls to the underworld. He ruled wealth and fortune; commerce and fertility; science and medicine; and finally storytelling – from writers and poets to rascals and conmen! The most popular of the gods, Mercury was adored for his irresistible charm and wit and the inspiration for this sensuous and seductive scent.
Top notes: Pink pepper, Cardamom, Italian bergamot
Heart notes: Grey amber, Tuberose, Violet, Iris
Base notes: Oud, Musk, Tonka bean, Vanilla, Caramel, Cashmere wood, Virginian cedarwood
Anais Nin, A letter to Henry Miller // Mohammed Zarir, A letter to T.M. // Yrsa Daley-Ward, 'waiting for the check to clear' // Saadi Youssef, 'Solos on the Oud', Without an Alphabet, Without a Face // Violets by Yiwei Chai // Natalie Diaz, The Hand Has Twenty-Seven Bones: These Hands If Not Gods // acknowledgments by Danez Smith
price - loves expensive, smokey scents on anyone. imagine the scents of a fresh cigar-that's what price wants in a fragrance. notes like pepper, leather, tobacco, cedar wood, and iris will make him crumble.
masculine
oud wood - tom ford notes: oud wood, sandalwood, chinese pepper
platinum 22 - floris london notes: rose, violet leaf, blackcurrant, oat, black tea
soap - woodsy, floral scents are soap's surprising pick. it brings back memories of the scottish countryside, adventuring in the woods and smelling the fresh flowers his mam had. notice notes of herbs (sage, rosemary, mint), lavender, and violet.
new york wall street - bond no.9 notes: sea kale, cucumber, lavender, ambergris, vetiver
unisex
voodoo chile - dries van noten notes: rosemary, patchouli, hemp
libre - yves saint laurent notes: lavender, musk
dirty grass - heretic notes: black pepper, lemon, hemp, violet
feminine
melancholy thistle - jo malone london notes: thistle, english ivy, cool wood
portrait of a lady - frédéric malle notes: frankincense, black currant, raspberry, patchouli
la tulipe - byredo notes: tulips, cyclamen, fressia, rhubarb
gaz - FLORAL CITRUS will make this man fall in love with you. it reminds him of a warm summer day sitting in the grass and smelling flowers. look for summery fragrances with notes of citrus, lemon, sage, and fresh herbs.
masculine
bleu de chanel - chanel notes: citrus, labdanum, sandalwood, cedar
polo black - ralph lauren notes: iced mango, lemon, tangerine, sandalwood, sage, patchouli
l'homme - yves saint laurent notes: bergamot, ginger, cedar wood, vetiver
unisex
cactus garden - louis vuitton notes: maté, bergamot, lemongrass
ghost - likes a light, musky scent! he loves when a scent adds to a person's natural smell (he hates sugary, gourmand scents). ingredients like musk, ambrox, pepper, sandalwood catch his eye as he pictures fresh sheets and a rainfall in a forest.
not a perfume - juliette has a gun notes: ambergris
santal 33 - le labo notes: violet cardamom, cedar wood, iris, ambrox
feminine
missing person - phlur notes: musk, bergamot, jasmine, neroli, sandalwood
golden nectar - nest notes: florals, orchid, amber, musk
apollonia - xerjoff notes: white floral, orris butter, white musk
extra! alejandro - if ghost likes it simple and light, then alejandro is the exact opposite. he loves when he can smell someone's fragrance across the room. focus on bold fragrances with spicy notes of nutmeg, myrrh, and rum that is mixed with the gourmand of vanilla, almond, and tonka bean.
masculine
the last day of summer - gucci notes: cedarwood, cypress, nutmeg, patchouli, vetiver
you alone can feel the gusts of the ocean in your heart. you can put your demons to sleep with sweet singing that dig their fangs into pride. you alone can force yourself to withstand any storm, to be the embodiment of tenderness or passion, pain or ecstasy. you alone have the right to decide — what are you talking about? moonlight sonata or libertango, jasmine or Lao oud, violet-black or a shade of bronze, freedom or a pool of beloved hands. you can heal yourself or pull yourself into the abyss, be a poison for others or the sun, allowing you to feel your warmth, dissolve or dissolve. you alone can give yourself the life you've always dreamed of... create yourself.
Here is a list of perfumes that i think Nanami would wear.
Before starting let me explain my vision. The perfumes on this list vary between very strong scents and fresh ones, i feel he would have this big collection of perfumes and he would choose very wisely and planned for which occasion or when he feels like using it and of course he has a very refined taste.
(Everything here came from the sephora site, if you guys want to check it out)
TOM FORD Ombré Leather
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Woody Spices
Key Notes: Black Leather, Violet Flower, Jasmine Flower
Fragrance Description: A distinct floral leather, Ombre Leather Parfum intensifies the original scent, fusing heated leather florals with woods. This perfume merges black leather with powerful violet leaf and sensual cedarwood laced with a hint of green tobacco—capturing the unbridled sensuality of the American west.
$275.00
JO MALONE Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody
Scent Type: Earthy Green & Herbs
Key Notes: Ambrette Seeds, Sea Salt, Sage
Fragrance Description: Enwrapping and joyful. Windswept walks along the beach, the air fresh with sea salt, the mineral scent of rugged cliffs and earthiness of sage.
$165.00
CLEAN RESERVE Reserve - rain
Fragrance Family: Fresh
Scent Type: Fresh Aquatics
Key Notes: Bergamot, White Flower, Vetiver
Fragrance Description: This unique unisex perfume captures the dewy scent that lingers in the air after a lush rainfall. Crisp, watery cucumber notes and airy musk blend with vetiver and patchouli adding a touch of earthiness to create the calming scent you inhale walking in the woods after a passing rain.
Fragrance Description: The Code Le Parfum rewrites the code of a timeless masculine fragrance, infusing the powerful and seductive signature tonka bean with fresh scent notes of iris, sage, and bergamot, to create a woody aromatic fragrance blend that is long-lasting and uniquely distinctive.
$144.00
YVES SAINT LAURENT L'Homme
Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody
Scent Type: Citrus & Woods
Key Notes: Bitter Orange, Oakwood, Vetiver
Fragrance Description: L’Homme Eau de Parfum is a warm and woody men's cologne inspired by an orange bourbon sour. Sparkling bitter orange creates tension with the warmth of bourbon notes from oakwood infusion and vetiver, reinventing the iconic L'Homme signature in a more intense version with a sensual trail.
$129.00
TOM FORD Oud wood
Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody
Scent Type: Classic Woods
Key Notes: Rare Oud Wood, Sandalwood, Chinese Pepper
Fragrance Description: A composition of exotic, smoky woods including rare oud, sandalwood, rosewood, eastern spices, and sensual amber—revealing oud‘s rich and compelling power.
$295.00
(I’m planning on doing with other jjk’s character too so stay tuned)
omg i just saw a tag on one of your recent posts saying you could talk all day about how the cod boys smell and i’m begging you PLEASE do!! i’m a huge fan of perfumes and one of my favorite things to do for characters is to compile scents that i think would fit them the best. i’m super curious what your thoughts are and i would love to hear more!
thank you so much for this!! i had a lot of fun with it! 🖤
Ghost: dead leaves, pine, cedar, fall air, laurel, balsam, smoke, clove bud, black patchouli, mushroom caps, dampened black soil. he smells like a thick, dense Pacific Northwest forest after a heavy rainfall or a piece of driftwood washed up on the shore — Roja Parfums APEX or Tom Ford Costa Azzurra
Soap: amber, violet, magnolia, guaiac wood, pink pepper, earl grey tea, steamed milk, vanilla, grass, clover, sun-warmed cornfields, muguet, honeysuckle, acacia, ozone, meadow air, tree moss, oakmoss, fir balsam, lavender, and cumarin (which smells like freshly harvested hay). he smells like a field in the zenith of summer, maybe freshly cut grass; something sweet and rich — Dolce&Gabbana Intenso or Viktor & Rolf Spice Bomb
Price: tobacco, agarwood, whiskey, resins, white musk, leather, vetiver, sandalwood, amber, suede, mysore sandalwood, vanilla husk, chamois accord, Alaskan cedarwood, tobacco leaf, black oak, cardamom, saffron threads, miel blanc. he smells like a pub that's always empty or an antique store; thick with smoke, and heavy with leather and tobacco — Tobacco Oud, Ombrè, or Tobacco Vanile by Tom Ford
Gaz: orange, Italian lemon zest, green apple, tonka beans, amber, woody vanilla, tuberose, iris, tiaré, paperwhite narcissus, night-blooming jasmine. he smells like the coast in the spring; sage and sea salt — Versace Eros or Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
Alejandro: spicy (almost cola-clove-y), resinous, premium myrrh accord, frankincense, oud, myrrh, bergamot, neroli, patchouli. he smells a little bit like being on the balcony of a nightclub: fresh air cut with the thick tang of spice and smoke wafting through the open doors or the ocean on a humid summer night after a rainshower soaked the sand — Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio or Ralph Lauren Polo Earth
Rodolfo: strong coffee, streusel coffee cake, nutmeg, brown sugar, toasted almonds, cardamom, ambergris, cashmere wood, vanilla, saffron. he smells like a cafe in the morning, sweet and robust; or a bookstore —Byredo Vanille Antique or Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
What One Piece’s Characters would smell like and Parfums they use
A/N: Let’s all pretend that everyone showers regularly or something alright
Luffy:
Top Notes: Aquozone, Patchouli, and Bergamot.
Middle Notes: Sandalwood, Oak, and Green Mandarin,
Base Notes: Amber, Cedar, Pinetree, Leather, and Seaweed.
This man was born for the sea. So, as it should be, his scent somewhat matches that of the sea herself, but is mixed with the alluring wind of forests. Luffy is usually the first one to jump off the ship and run amok on a new island, barreling through dense thickets and tumbling across wet patches of dirt. The sea wind gently caresses his hair as the woods whispered their names onto his clothes. If you were one of the lucky people to be granted a hug by this rubber-man, you would first notice how his hair smells just like the sea air, salty and fresh, and somehow refreshing… just like his signature smile. As you lean in closer, the scent flows into something earthly. Sunkissed leather mixed with the tingles of pinecones and evergreen gives you a warm feeling inside that you can never forget.
Parfums I associate with Luffy: Kenzo Homme by Kenzo, No. 19 by Sukimuki, and Malbec Ultra Bleu by O Boticário.
Zoro:
Top Notes: Olibanum, White Musk, Myrrh, and a bit of cleaner/acetone.
Middle notes: Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, and Yuzu.
Base notes: Oud, Frankincense, and Jasmine.
No, he doesn’t smell like moss, alright. (No matter what a certain Curly-eyebrow(ed?) Cook would say). I would say his scent doesn’t hit with most folks at first glance (Just like his scary resting bitch-face). The first whiff you get when facing Zoro is the somewhat bitter and sour smell of his sword polish. When you have three swords to take care of, you must have to use a lot of polish to keep them all pristine. Chances are that the smell will rub off on you as well. Once you get used to the polish(?) (cleaner?) smell, you’ll find that it swirls into alternate hues of floral and woodsy. You’ll find yourself getting lost in this confusing stream of different scents with floral, fruity, and woodsy overlays, slowly pushing that bitter scent(s?) out. Only then will you finally get to see what hides underneath all that frowning and indifference.
A/N: I chose the floral and fruity notes since Zoro likes to drink sake a lot! And Sake is usually brewed with both flowers and fruits ૮꒰ ིྀ ⍝ ⍝ ꒱ა!!
Parfums I associate with Zoro: Haxan by Parfum Prissana, Anubis by Papillon Artisan, and Macaque – Yuzu Edition by Zoologist (A/N: A fav!!).
Nami:
Top Notes: Tangerine, Mikan (A/N: Japanese Orange/ The Fruit that Bell-mère grew!, Peach, and Sorbet.
Middle Notes: Candle Wax and Orange Blossom
Base Notes: Ink, Tea, and Honeysuckle.
As a former resident of Cocoyashi Village, the sweet, tangy fragrance of tangerine(s?) and mikan(s?) would follow her everywhere, even if she didn’t end up bringing some of the fruit trees on board. Smooth, charming, and fruity, these are the first thoughts that pop up in a stranger’s head when face to face with this orange-hair(ed?) cutie. And they wouldn’t be wrong! Whereas those who are closer to this navigator will find her aura soothes into something comforting and homely. I imagine that Nami likes to work into the late nights or early mornings on her maps, surrounded by empty ink pots, hand stained by ink, candles almost melted to the base, and a cup of warm tea that Sanji keeps on refilling while gently trying to get her to rest. I also imagine that Nami keeps a half-empty bottle of Mikan based perfume that Bell-mère once made; it’s not the best or longest lasting perfume, but it smells like home, and that’s enough for her.
Parfums I associate with Nami: Paradisi by Jorum Studio, Sorbetto by Brocard, and Figues & Argumes by Lancôme
Usopp:
Top Notes: Gunpowder (A/N: Yes there are parfums that smell like gunpowder), Orchids, and White flowers.
Middle Notes: Leather, Nettle, and Galbanum.
Base Notes: Vetiver, Violet leaf, and Patchouli.
It hard to pinpoint what exactly “God” Usopp would smell like, though here I will try my best to explain my thoughts on it. As an almighty sniper and crafter, gunpowder and oil would be the main scents you’d get from him. The next whiff, however, will confuse most as they come across vibrant splashes of greenery among (us) a bundle of flowers. Having his own garden on the Sunny where he grows his ‘Pop Green’ ammo and having trained on the Boin Archipelago, it would make sense that the plants he takes care of will rub off on him in some way. It has a much heavier scent, leaning more on forest vibes than the lighter and fruitier greens that Nami has. I imagine he talks to Nami and Robin while gardening and trade tips between the three of them.
Parfums I associate with Usopp: Forest Lungs by The Nue, Amour Nocturne by L’Artisan, and Nefertiti by Maher Olfactive.
Sanji:
Top Notes: Cigarettes, Spices, and Neroli.
Middle Notes: Black Tea, Pink Pepper, and Musk.
Base Notes: Labdanum, and Tonka Bean.
Sanji would tend to stay away from strong smelling parfums or colognes when working in the kitchen, as smell is a huge part of tasting food. On a daily basis, Sanji would smell like cigarette smoke, the numerous spices he had in the kitchen, and sort of lemony. When he’s off the job, he picks parfums that would at the very least leave a long-lasting impression on whoever he’s trying to swoon that day. Deep and heavy, but not uses overbearing. The subtle savor of freshly brewed black tea that Sanji made cling to his form was followed by a whiff of something earthy and slightly sweet. It makes you yearn for a closer sniff, to fully envelop yourself in this soothing scent.
Parfums I associate with Sanji: Club De Nuit BY Armaf, Royal Oud by Creed, and Eau De Citron Noir by Hermès.
Chopper:
Top Notes: Cotton Candy, Sugar, and Vanilla.
Middle Notes: White Musk, Lavender, and Eucalyptus.
Base Notes: Vetiver, Berries, and Cedarwoods.
Oh, sweet, sweet, Chopper, of course this adorable little guy would smell like the fluffy, sugary confection known as ‘Cotton Candy’. For the first whiff anyway, as this little Reindeer always has his nose on the lookout for sweets. On any island that the Straw Hats dock on to make a supply run, someone will get this little guy a snack or two. Whether it be Franky offering his little bro this cool new soda he came across or Zoro and Sanji both coming in with cotton candy in hand, arguing that Chopper should take theirs over the other (He takes both anyway). Chopper is always munching on something sweet that will ultimately smear all over the fur on his face.
Robin will routinely help him out by dabbing his face with a wet cloth. So, underneath the first honeyed layer, you’ll get a more herby and still slightly sweet smell emerging. His natural animalistic scent is mixed in with the smell of all the herbs in the medicine he makes. It is not as bitter or antiseptic smelling as you think; it is more akin to walking through a very clean forest path.
Parfums I associate with Chopper: Foxcroft Fairgrounds by Solstices Scents, Sun Men by Jil Sander, and Zucchero Filato by Kyse.
hey queen. you have perfume recs for me? I don't really like super sweet scents but I love your taste in well. everything so I'll take anything you suggest <3
hiii hello! i’m not a big fan of super sweet scents either, i prefer muscular woody or spicy notes with a hint of vanilla. you know the scents that are unisex but lean more masculine... my personal favorite perfume that i always recommend is tobacco vanille by tom ford, let me tell you it’s the best mixture of spicy and sweet and it really makes a statement. wearing this scent makes me feel more attractive.. more mysterious and much more confident! there’s just nothing like this out there.
some other perfumes that strike just the right balance –
odor 93 by meo fusciuni
top notes: birch leaves, clove, cumin
middle notes: tuberose, narcissus, sage
base notes: oud, vetiver, guaiac wood, patchouli, vanilla, tobacco
lasso by jean patou
top notes: peach, carnation, heliotrope and fruity notes
middle notes: rose, iris, jasmine, pepper and violet
base notes: leather, musk, amber, civet, oak moss, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli and vetiver.
salvatore ferragamo uomo
top notes: pink pepper, italian mandarin and grapefruit
middle notes: cinnamon, cardamom and cypress
base notes: tonka bean, leather, roasted coffee beans and patchouli
female christ by 19-69
top notes: eucalyptus, patchouli, pimento
mid notes: rhubarb, wintergreen, red thyme, geranium
base notes: vanilla, amber, benzoin, cinnamon bark, cashmere wood
morn to dusk
top notes: bergamot and lily of the valley
middle note: vanilla
base note: musk
vintage by john varvatos
top notes: rhubarb, quince, pepper, wormwood, basil and fennel
middle notes: cinnamon, juniper berries, lavender, green leaves, jasmine and orris root
base notes: tobacco, suede, balsam fir, tonka bean, oak moss, woody notes and patchouli
The vanillic scent of aging paper, the tang of fresh ink, venerable bookshelves of oak and mahogany, a sweet trace of pipe tobacco, an undercurrent of faded leather. Wear this subtle potion to invoke spirits of arcane knowledge and empower your perceptions.
Water:
Bright crispy and refreshing. Smells of tropical waters and the feeling of meeting your childhood best friend on a beach
Let the scent of ocean mist transport you to the Southern coast of France, where the bright, fresh Mediterranean sea fragrances the air. Oceane is a mix of marine notes that conjures the salty, sultry allure of the beach.
Salt Air is the fragrance of a perfect seascape with notes of sea salt to give you a fresh-out-the-water feeling. Grounding driftwood and green seaweed mingle with light floral notes of water lily for a perfume that smells of endless summers and breezy, beachy days.
Earth:
Like a dark soil. A deep ancient being buried beneath the ground. Ominous greenery
Swiss made revitalizing scent interweaving a sheer citrus blend of lemon, bergamot and mandarin with white violet and airy musk.
-https://altraprofuture.com/products/ghost-flower
A maximalist gathering of smokey woods, rich resins and a singular White Lily. Notes of unripe tropical fruits surround the full-bodied floral, bringing an unexpected neon brightness. Bohemian at its heart, this evocative floral is enveloped by a veil of incense, leathery saffron and unifying spice.
Delta:
Something dark and horrifying. Like a terrible atrocity has occurred but you can’t place what makes you feel like something’s watching you
- https://sucreabeille.com/products/seems-legit
Rotten river mud, a few drops of blood, a swirl of tobacco smoke, sweet pumpkin pie, candy corn, tears.
Forest loam under warm spring sunshine, new ferns poking up through decaying leaves, maple sap flowing over lichens, mosses and wet stones at the edge of a vernal pool.
Cowbell:
Warm and sterile. Light a brightly lit well lived in hospital room
- https://www.toskovat.com/product/anarchist-a_/
Top notes: credit cards, snow, whiskey
Heart notes: dirty dollars, ink, candle wax
Base notes: green sacra resin, holy water, old confession room, priest’s clothes, plastic bag
White-collared promises that children follow, a better tomorrow. Only if you work for it
for every tomorrow.
And me, waiting in the cold, snow on my face, rye in my pocket, hoping for answers for a different age.
Society remains dying. And we have killed it. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers?
- https://fzotic.com/products/room-237
a bracing vinyl shower curtain note followed by a supernatural green-floral accord that includes wild fleabane and estragon. In the base: whispering aquatic notes that smell like cool steam haunt a blend of soft woods, opoponax, and costus root.
Mist:
Refreshing and feminine. Crisp ocean air on a cold winter night
Siren opens with a salty overtone of Pacific Ocean air and Jasmine vines filled with tiny white blossoms along the coastal landscape. The blend dives deeper into the water with notes of seaweed, driftwood, and ambergris, finished with a bonfire on the beach.
An ode to the powers of nature. Intoxicating notes of sumptuous Bergamot are lavishly laced with blooming florals of Eden Rose and Lily of the Valley, a tangle of Orris Root completes this brush with a dangerous beauty.
Moroccan mint, peppermint, mint tea. The name of the perfume menta y menta is repeated like a captivating mantra reminiscent of the movements of the dervishes turning to infinity. menta y menta is definitively a mixted fragrance. Notes: Moroccan mint, tea leaves, citrus, jasmine and roasted coffee
Its scent portrait balances cool floral notes of lotus, pikake, and tuberose with bracing springwater and moss-covered stone. Wear for bright blessings and to facilitate deep meditation.
Lake:
The inviting sound of waves crashing into the shore on an empty beach
On Vaadhoo, lost in the Maldives, the sea gets illuminated at night, turning bright blue, thanks to bioluminescent plankton when moved by waves. Vaadhoo, aromatic and spicy, pushes forward Everlasting Flower Seed and mixes Ginger and Patchouli to create a fresh fragrance. Everlasting Flower gives the juice those spicy, green and woody notes, and takes you away on an unexpected escape. A perfume close to hallucination.
To find your scent use your sun sign as the base note, your moon sign as the heart note, and your rising sign as the top note. If you don’t know your big 3 then all notes under your sun sign work together too <3
recently i've been getting into notes that are less sweet and gourmand.... idk i'll always be a vanilla girl at heart, but as we approach the fall and the weather is perfect for wearing louder fragrances i've been really leaning more into deeper, more complex scents that tell more of a story on my skin. i feel it's also a symptom of getting older and shedding the more comfortable parts of me to continue in the path of the becoming the woman that i am
notes i'm leaning towards rn:
incense, myrrh
oud
woods
earth, clay
new perfumes i'm enjoying:
armani/prive oud royal
notes: agarwood, incense, sandalwood, saffron, rose
profile: unisex
with oud... if you get it, you get it. this smells super similar to bakhoor. smoky, sweet, sexy, spicy. perfect for a breezy night.
boozy, spiced dessert with lovely florals. it leans a bit on the sweet side, which i would love to try layering with more woody and green scents for balance.
the herbs are mouthwatering. i seriously cannot stop smelling myself whenever i wear this one. i did have to let it age for a bit for the rice pudding note to come in, but once it did, it was creamy without being too sweet. 10/10.
if you're interested, curious as to which perfumes you'd choose for the asoue characters?
I'm terribly sorry for the late response to this! I'm awful at answering my asks. Feel free to be justly annoyed.
But this is a very very cool question! One of my (lamest) interests is perfume. You couldn't have asked a more 'me' question. (Somewhat unrelated, but I actually wanted to be a perfumer for many many years. unfortunately it is a very difficult business to break into.)
Violet: CK 2
This fragrance was credited at its time of release as one of the first true gender neutral fragrances. Since Violet tends to stray from feminine stereotypes, I think she'd like something bold, androgynous and simple like this to wear every day. Interestingly, one of the main notes in this fragrance is violet leaf. It also has notes of mint and basil and is very sharp.
Klaus: Chanel Égoïste Platinum
An aftershave that I used to wear a lot! The inspiration for this fragrance is from a French saying "qui a de la platine" which can describe a man of eloquence and brilliant mind. It is very fresh and subtle, with some French lavender. I think a quiet scent like this would suit him well.
Count Olaf: Nuit de Bakélite
In the ASOUE book released a few years ago, NPH said he used a 'sinister smelling' fragrance to get into character, with metallic, dark notes. I couldn't find the exact fragrance, but after some research into similar fragrances I found this one from Bloom. It, apparently, has an incredibly gothic feel, with hints of cardamom and leather and ylang-ylang. Very dark, masculine and unsettling.
Lemony Snicket: Memoir Man
I was very conflicted with Lemony. I think he'd like something with a mix of soft lavender and bitter tobacco, with a real dark feel, but there were so many to choose from. I landed on this amouage scent (I tested this once but it was quite a while ago) which has a melancholic, bitter scent of tobacco, absinthe, lavender and mint. It's quite powerful in what it leaves behind.
Isadora Quagmire: Jo Malone Rose & Oud
I almost chose the classic Chanel 5 for Isadora, simply because I think she would favour something vintage and classy, but I personally love this scent and think the darker, gothic intensity of it would suit her very well. It still has an old hollywood, classic vibe but is much more mysterious and gloomy.
Duncan Quagmire: Colornoise Classical
I had not heard of this one before, so I can't totally vouch for it, but from what I've read this would definitely fit Duncan well. Apparently, this is a very classic, vintage scent. Primary notes are vanilla, musk and wet ink on paper. I could see him wearing this as an every day scent while in the library or his study.
Quigley Quagmire: Montblanc Explorer
This is a scent I currently use, typically for nights out but occasionally during the day. As the name suggests, it has the feel of an adventurer: it's peppery, woody and mossy, with some sage, patchouli and leather. It's definitely bold and makes you feel extraverted. It feels sort of like a foggy, rainy morning just before sunrise.
Jacques Snicket: Bleu de Chanel
This one was possibly the easiest pick on the list. This iconic, classy scent is the epitome of masculine fragrance and Jacques would absolutely wear it. In fact, the nose behind the scent was actually called Jacques!
The scent is very fresh and citrusy, but also has a sharp note of pepper and ginger. I used to wear this fragrance and it's classy and bold. Very masculine.
Esmé Squalor: Chanel no.5
I contemplated on this one for a while, but I think Esmé herself would opt for something sensual, classy and feminine. This fragrance is literally the feminine standard, the most classic choice. If you have never had this fragrance or smelled it, it's floral most intensely but also has a darker scent of vanilla and musk that turns it more sensual and womanly. I think this is the perfume Esmé would, and always had used. This perfume is literally always 'in', so I don't think she would ever change it.
If you would like a part 2 with more characters, just let me know! This was extremely fun for me and I'd be happy to do more. Thank you for the fascinating question.
velvet haze by byredo, zuma 1975 by thin wild mercury and dirty violet by heretic!
omg sorry but zuma thin wild mercury is my worst enemy … i respect that you like it and i can understand why but i hate it so much 😭 i don’t know either of the other two but i see that you like unusual blends with warm and cool notes combined so i’m gonna recommend accord oud by byredo, which is the only byredo i’ve tried and i love it so much. it’s kind of warm and wet like a hedgerow after spring rain
i also have to recommend au masculin by lolita lempicka which i have been wearing sooo often as of late and getting so many compliments on it
Salvador Dali La Belle et L’Ocelot (2014) 3.4oz 95% full - old-school 80s soapy spiced floriental meets modern fruitchouli, with orange, apricot-y osmanthus, patchouli, benzoin, and incense. for fans of Coco Noir - SOLD
Montale Intense Cafe (2013) 3.4oz 98% full - “like opening a box of rose flavoured Turkish delight, sweet, sickly, slightly cloying and strong notes of rose and vanilla” -aspicmyopic on basenotes - $54
Bond No 9 Chinatown (2005) 3.3oz 95% full (cap is loose, so I put a layer on tape on the inside for it to fit more snug) - “takes the idea of the likes of Rochas Femme and Mitsouko of knitting waxy peach/plum skins together with spicy flowers and leaving them to musty up a bit inside lacquered woody chinese boxes” -pandarapt on fragrantica - $102
DS&Durga White Peacock Lily (2016) 3.4oz 88% full - naturalistic dew-kissed lily and jasmine. stemmy, salty, translucent. perfect for The Lady of the Lake - SOLD
Caron Yatagan (1976) 4.2oz 99% full - this classic green woody, and a little animalic, masculine conjures images of an herbalist mountain man cutting herbs and veggies that he will later add to stew - $34
Thierry Mugler Alien Oud Majestueux (2015) 3oz 99% full (gold paint on bottle has chipped) - this discontinued Alien flanker amps up the original with saffron, cardamom, and an industrial oud - SOLD
Estée Lauder Youth Dew Amber Nude (2005) 2.5oz 80% full - under the direction of Tom Ford, this is a streamlined take on the dusty old classic with a sparkling grapefruit ginger ale top and a spiced golden amber base. for fans of Youth Dew and Cinnabar - SOLD
Etat Libre d’Orange Putain des Palaces (2006) 3.3oz 95% full - sensual powderpuff in a fur coat. Marie Antoinette if she was hot - $56
Alaia Paris Alaïa (2015) 1oz 83% - fresh violets, mountain air, and musky suede. Luca Turin said this smells like the interior of a Concorde jet; leather mixed with perfume from past passengers - SOLD
Guerlain Apres l’Ondee (1906) 2.5oz 98% - “purple flowers deluged by foggy air” “airy, pastel pointillism impressions of spring gardens” -pandarapt on fragrantica. “the prototypical cold and melancholy perfume. Simplicity, aching nostalgia, and unadorned beauty.” -Luca Turin. a favorite of Isabelle Adjani - SOLD
Kenzo Kenzo Jungle l’Elephant (1996) 3.4oz 95% full - big sweet spicebomb of clove, caraway, licorice, cardamom, mango, and vanilla. lets you live your opulent Moroccan spice market, or your Christian girl autumn, shopping at Joann Fabrics fantasy - SOLD
Guerlain Mitsouko EDP (1919) 2.5oz 70% full - sepia toned dry fuzzy peach skins and spicy flowers on a bed of oakmoss. worn by Charlie Chaplin, Jean Harlow, Ingrid Bergman - SOLD
Robert Piguet Bandit (1944) 3.4oz 90% full - this classic leather-centered green chypre from WWII was designed to be the butch to Fracas femme. “bitter, dark yet fresh, beguiling without any softness, and several unlit streets ahead of every other leather chypre”- Luca Turin - $179
Lush Fresh As (2019) 3.4oz 99% full - originally conceived as Fresh As Fuck, this scent is described as grassy meadows and pines after the rain, combined with earthy orris and fruity marigold - $46
Prada Infusion d’Oeillet (2015) 3.4oz 98% full - soft spicy carnation and sandalwood in the signature soapy/expensive hotel lotion Prada Infusion line style - $48
Lolita Lempicka L’eau en Blanc (2012) 3.4oz 90% full - like sitting at your grandma’s vanity and seeing her pale pink powderpuff - $52
Kenzo World Intense (2017) 1.7oz 98% full - plummy synthetic candy sweetness with fresh peony - $35
Gucci Gucci Oud (2014) 1.6oz 99% full - safe and entry level rose saffron oud with a jammy sweet rose - $62
Hermès Twilly Eau Poivrée (2019) 1.6oz 95% - twist on the original white floral and ginger scent with added aspects of a fruity pink pepper and a sweet woody rose - SOLD
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