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Auphorie Qinglong
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Qinglong — Auphorie Art Perfume
Auphorie Qinglong is a unisex fragrance from 2024 in Parfum (Extrait) concentration, created by Eugene Au and Emrys Au.
The composition belongs to the chypre and floral families and is intended for those who appreciate complex, expressive fragrances with a distinctive character.
This is not a neutral everyday perfume, but a rich olfactory story in which fresh, floral, woody and resinous facets come together in a multilayered composition.
The fragrance was released in 2024 as part of the portfolio of Auphorie, a Malaysian perfume house founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2015 by brothers Eugene and Emrys Au.
The brand develops the concept of art perfumery and strives to create fragrances perceived not merely as accessories, but as independent creative statements.
Qinglong continues this aesthetic beautifully, reflecting an interest in contrasts, natural materials and a rich Eastern palette.
Character and Scent Profile
Instead of a simple linear pyramid, Qinglong offers a dense interweaving of numerous accords.
Green bamboo leaf and Longjing tea bring transparency and cool, vegetal freshness to the composition; citrus facets of mandarin and orange make the opening more vibrant, while floral notes — iris, jasmine, gardenia, narcissus, rose, neroli and osmanthus — shape its expressive heart.
Gradually, the fragrance becomes darker and deeper.
Cedar, oud, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, pine, juniper and oakmoss create a dry woody-mossy framework characteristic of the chypre style.
Frankincense, myrrh, styrax, amber and honey add warm balsamic softness, while ambergris, musk and civet enhance the volume and give the trail a sensual, slightly animalic facet.
Sillage and Wearability
Qinglong is described as having very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for those who enjoy a noticeable presence and prolonged development.
A small amount is enough for the composition to reveal its rich character, while overapplication may make it too intense for enclosed spaces.
Exact dosage recommendations for application to skin and clothing are not provided, so it is best to start with one spray and increase the amount gradually.
The fragrance is genderless, but its dense structure is especially expressive in cool weather, in the evening, on a walk, at a cultural event or a formal occasion.
On a hot day, Qinglong should be applied with caution: its ambery-woody base and powerful sillage may come across as particularly intense.
On the skin, the composition will change slowly, revealing green, floral, resinous and woody nuances one after another.
Who Should Try Qinglong
Qinglong will appeal to fans of rich chypres, complex floral compositions and fragrances with a pronounced natural texture.
It may interest those who enjoy contrasts between fresh tea and moss, delicate flowers and dark resins, citrus sparkle and deep woody tones.
As a direction for further exploration, consider Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere; however, Qinglong retains its own individuality thanks to its unusually broad palette of notes and exceptionally powerful sillage.
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