Opens like a classic Oud rose fragrance with the balance tipped toward rose, my thinking was this might be a little too sweet and rosy for me. Do not be fooled by the opening though I don't feel this fragrance is similar to Montale or other Oud/roses when you take it in the context of a whole fragrance from application to deep drydown. Neverless it oozes quality from the get go, the first couple of minutes and I started to detect something else sweet and powdery like a violet. The frankincense then starts to kick and although subtle changes the nature slightly. This progression continues and the scent becomes utterly unpredictable something I wouldn't have guessed from such a clichéd opening, the complexity of dark Saphir becomes more apparent. Don't get me wrong Oud, rose and incense are the main vibes but other subtleties rear their heads and it starts to seem like more of a heady journey scent. This journey doesn't stray too far from a well trodden path but most importantly for me goes from something I think is okay to something I'm fond of at the end. The drydown is subtle hints of patchouli, vanilla and labdanum dark Saphir was a surprising gem. If you love your rose scents (and let's face it you've plenty to choose from) this is really worth sniffing out.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Saphir by Agonist
What does Dark Saphir by Agonist smell like?
Dark Saphir by Agonist features top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Peach, Pepper, Raspberry, Spicy Notes, and Violet Leaf, middle notes of Carnation, Carrot, Cinnamon, Geranium, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Orchid, and Rose, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
When was Dark Saphir by Agonist released?
Dark Saphir by Agonist was released in 2013.
What is the cheapest price for Dark Saphir by Agonist?
The cheapest tracked price for Dark Saphir by Agonist is $34.99 at ScentSplit.
Where can I buy Dark Saphir by Agonist?
Dark Saphir by Agonist is available from shops including ScentSplit.
Dark Saphir is a fragrance by Agonist. Released in 2013. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Peach, Pepper, Raspberry, Spicy Notes, and Violet Leaf, middle notes of Carnation, Carrot, Cinnamon, Geranium, Heliotrope, Iris, Jasmine, Orchid, and Rose, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
Opens like a classic Oud rose fragrance with the balance tipped toward rose, my thinking was this might be a little too sweet and rosy for me. Do not be fooled by the opening though I don't feel this fragrance is similar to Montale or other Oud/roses when you take it in the context of a whole fragrance from application to deep drydown. Neverless it oozes quality from the get go, the first couple of minutes and I started to detect something else sweet and powdery like a violet. The frankincense then starts to kick and although subtle changes the nature slightly. This progression continues and the scent becomes utterly unpredictable something I wouldn't have guessed from such a clichéd opening, the complexity of dark Saphir becomes more apparent. Don't get me wrong Oud, rose and incense are the main vibes but other subtleties rear their heads and it starts to seem like more of a heady journey scent. This journey doesn't stray too far from a well trodden path but most importantly for me goes from something I think is okay to something I'm fond of at the end. The drydown is subtle hints of patchouli, vanilla and labdanum dark Saphir was a surprising gem. If you love your rose scents (and let's face it you've plenty to choose from) this is really worth sniffing out.