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Oil-based perfume
And Other Stories The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil — a fragrance with character
The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil is a women's fragrance by And Other Stories, released in 2022.
This perfume oil is part of the Perfume Oil Collection and continues the brand's signature aesthetic, where Scandinavian minimalism meets sensual, personal stories.
It is a composition for those who appreciate understated beauty, gentle drama and fragrances with a distinctive drydown.
The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil was created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette.
His style is especially apparent in the way spicy, tea, fruity and woody notes blend without sharp boundaries: the fragrance feels cohesive while gradually shifting its mood on the skin.
The result is not simply a sweet or woody perfume, but a layered olfactory portrait with an air of quiet confidence.
The fragrance belongs to the spicy, woody and fruity families. It also has a green nuance and a light floral powderiness, while the composition retains its composed, deep character.
The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil is a great choice for those seeking an unusual everyday fragrance instead of predictable floral or gourmand formulas.
How the composition unfolds
The fragrance opens with a spicy blend of cardamom, carrot seed and cumin.
Black tea, fig and iris then join the composition: tea adds a dry transparency, fig brings soft fruity roundness, and iris contributes an elegant powdery nuance.
In the base, papyrus, sandalwood and tonka bean create a warm, smooth and slightly creamy finish.
Thanks to this structure, The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil unfolds gradually without losing its expressiveness as it develops.
On the skin, it can feel simultaneously spicy, woody and delicately fruity.
The fragrance's defining feature is the contrast between dry spices and the velvety tones of the base.
Black tea and papyrus give the scent a more focused character, while fig, sandalwood and tonka bean soften it and add comfort.
It is an excellent choice for cool spring days, autumn and winter, when complex woody-spicy compositions complement the mood especially beautifully.
Sillage and wearability
According to the available description, The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil has very strong sillage.
Its oily texture helps the composition remain on the skin for a long time while projecting closely, richly and noticeably to those around you.
It is therefore best to let the fragrance build gradually: start with a small amount and increase the intensity only if needed.
No precise application recommendations for skin or clothing have been provided for this release.
When applying it to the skin, take your individual reaction and the density of the scent into account. On fabric, test the fragrance first on an inconspicuous area.
For the office or a small room, moderation is especially important; this way, the pronounced sillage will remain elegant rather than overwhelm the space.
Its place in the collection
The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil reflects And Other Stories' approach to affordable luxury perfumery: the fragrance feels contemporary, fits easily into a personal style and does not try to be universally unobtrusive.
It has a story of its own, from the spicy opening to the warm woody base, making the composition a good choice for those who enjoy discussing how a fragrance develops and comparing impressions on different skin.
If you would like to explore fragrances with a similar mood, consider Vince Camuto Virtu, as well as Edgardio Chilini Passion Fruit Sorbet and Edgardio Chilini Silver Olibanum.
They offer a fresh perspective on the fruity, spicy and woody accents that make The Lost Chapter Perfume Oil such a memorable choice.
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