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Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Chasing Ghosts — a fragrance with character
Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts is a unisex fragrance from the German brand Art Brüt, released in 2024.
The composition is presented in perfume concentration, or as an extrait, so it smells expressive and rich, and is intended for those who enjoy noticeable fragrances with a distinctive signature.
Chasing Ghosts combines fougère and woody facets in its olfactive profile, complemented by amber, green, citrus, fruity, mineral, musky, spicy and white-floral accents.
This combination makes the fragrance fresh, transparent and warm at the same time. It easily shifts in mood as it develops and cannot be reduced to one obvious note.
Notes and development on the skin
The composition is built around ambroxan and cashmeran, which create a distinctive airy-woody base with soft musky warmth.
A citrusy grapefruit spark meets rhubarb, pink pepper and a green cannabis accord, adding a light bitterness, juiciness and a contemporary sharpness to the fragrance.
As it develops, tea, rice, orange blossom and sunny notes emerge.
In the drydown, the composition becomes smoother and more dimensional: white musk, ambroxan and a woody accord create a clean, lasting and noticeable trail that retains a feeling of well-groomed skin and warm air.
Character, sillage and wearability
Chasing Ghosts is presented as a fragrance with very strong sillage.
It is well suited to those who want perfume to be part of their image rather than disappear against their clothes: a single application is enough for the composition to gradually unfold around the wearer and remain noticeable in the air.
The unisex positioning comes through naturally: on some skin, citrusy-green and tea nuances will be more pronounced; on other skin, the woody-amber depth, musk and sunny softness will stand out.
The fragrance can be considered for cool spring days, autumn and evening occasions, but its intensity should be taken into account in warm weather and enclosed spaces.
The exact recommended amount for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information, so it is best to start with a minimal number of sprays and assess the development after several hours.
The perfumer and the brand's style
The composition was created by Margaux Le Paih Guérin.
Her work with contrasts is evident in the fragrance's construction: the fresh citrus and green facets do not clash with the dense base, but gradually transition into a mineral-woody, musky scent.
For Art Brüt, a German brand that creates unisex fragrances in eau de parfum and perfume or extrait concentrations, Chasing Ghosts comes across as a release with an especially bold presentation.
It combines understated modernity, unusual notes and high intensity, making it potentially appealing to independent-perfumery enthusiasts who value not only pleasantness but also a distinctive character.
Similar fragrances
If you would like to compare Chasing Ghosts with other compositions, take a look at Le Labo Bergamote 22, where fresh citrusy expressiveness is also important.
For alternatives with green, woody and musky facets, consider Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Men and Victorio & Lucchino Hombre.
The main impression of Art Brüt Chasing Ghosts is the combination of cleanliness and density.
It is a fragrance for those who enjoy a contemporary scent with grapefruit freshness, tea-like transparency, green nuances and a powerful amber-woody base.
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