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Eau de parfum
Deconstructing Eden Descent
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of Descent
Descent is a unisex fragrance by Deconstructing Eden, released in 2025 as part of the Falloween 2025 collection.
This eau de parfum has a very powerful sillage and is intended for those who enjoy expressive, atmospheric compositions with character.
The fragrance was created by Toni Sinclair, perfumer and founder of Deconstructing Eden.
Founded in 2010, the brand is known for its artistic approach to niche perfumery, where the individuality of a formula matters more than following mass-market trends.
Olfactive Profile
Descent combines aldehydic and spicy facets with green, woody, mineral, balsamic and fairytale-like nuances.
The composition brings together aldehydes, black pepper, cypress, fallen leaves, ink, myrrh, tess stone and vetiver.
This combination creates the image of a cool autumnal landscape, where spicy nuances meet dry woods, green tones and an unusual mineral accord.
Ink and stone facets give the scent a strikingly graphic quality, while myrrh and vetiver add depth and a lasting, slightly dark aftertaste.
Development and Wearability
At the opening, Descent comes across as bright and contrasting, thanks to its aldehydic accord and black pepper.
As it develops, the composition becomes greener and woodier: cypress, fallen leaves and vetiver create a dry, cool effect that gradually gains mineral and balsamic density.
Its very powerful sillage makes the fragrance noticeable and especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks or atmospheric events.
Descent will appeal to women and men who choose an unusual perfumed statement with a cinematic mood rather than universally fresh scents.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the database, so it is best to start with a moderate amount and assess how the fragrance develops on your own skin.
Information about other concentrations of this release is also unavailable.
Who Will Like Descent
This fragrance is worth considering for fans of unconventional aldehydic and spicy compositions in which the notes unfold non-linearly to create a cohesive scene.
It may appeal to those drawn to green woody fragrances with nuances of ink, dry leaves, resin and stone.
In terms of mood, Descent can be compared with Tom Ford Bois Marocain, Bond No. 9 Harrods Oud and Bond No.
9 Harrods Oud Swarovski Edition, yet it stands out through its combination of aldehydic coolness, an ink accord and autumnal greenery.
This is a release for moments when you want a fragrance not merely to complement your look, but to set its mood.
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