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The house of Common Brimstone gifted the world with The Autumn Queen in 2014. A feminine fragrance belonging to the spicy and gourmet families.
The sillage is delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. It's a light presence — longevity is low, perfect for those who love something airy. Country of origin — the United Kingdom, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance has low persistence and lasts on the skin for about 2–3 hours, gradually fading and smoothly revealing its main notes
A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of The Autumn Queen is built as a living composition, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The style of Common Brimstone is evident in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the fragrance opens as a single chord with a multi-layered berry mood: Ambergris, Boysenberry, Cinnamon, Milk Chocolate, Pumpkin, Sloe and Walnut.
The deeper layers are perceived as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which keeps the fragrance coherent.
The accord architecture is built around these accords: Gourmet, Fruit, Wood and Amber forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy and Vegetable enrich the profile without taking over. The gender direction is feminine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. In longevity terms Low suggests confident staying power.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Ambery, Fruit, Spicy and Sweet. The framework further includes Drinks, Fairy and Gourmet.
Taken together The Autumn Queen reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Common Brimstone |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://commonbrimstone.blogspot.com |
| Year of production | 2014 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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