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Fabled Fragrances Raven Parfum Balm is a unisex solid perfume from the American brand Fabled Fragrances.
The composition belongs to the leather and spicy fragrance families and is intended for those who enjoy expressive, deep and unconventional scents.
The name Raven sets a distinctive mood: the fragrance feels mysterious, contrasting and slightly dramatic.
It combines the cool freshness of a citrus accent, dry spice, dark liquor nuances and a rich leather-woody base.
Raven Parfum Balm opens with a duo of black tea and lemon.
The tea accord gives the opening astringency and restraint, while lemon adds a bright spark that keeps the first moments from feeling too heavy.
Then the fragrance becomes warmer and richer.
Spicy star anise and an expressive brandy note create a distinctive heart with a slight bitterness, a dry character and the atmosphere of a cosy evening bar.
Raven is especially convincing in the base: smoke, a leather accord, labdanum and tobacco create a dense, resinous and memorable trail.
The finish is darker than the opening, while maintaining a balance between spiciness, soft balsamic warmth and a refined leather texture.
This perfume will suit women and men who choose a scent with character rather than universal freshness.
Raven Parfum Balm feels especially natural in cool weather, in the evening, at a meeting, a concert or while walking around the city, when you want to highlight your individuality.
According to its stated characteristics, the composition has a very powerful sillage.
For this reason, the solid perfume should be applied sparingly: start with a thin layer on the pulse points and observe how the fragrance behaves on your skin.
No exact application guidance for skin or clothing is provided, and it is best to test the fabric on an inconspicuous area before applying the perfume.
The perfume balm format is convenient for targeted application and travel: the compact product is easy to take with you and reapply throughout the day.
At the same time, the composition's high intensity calls for care, especially indoors.
Fabled Fragrances is a US perfume brand that creates oil-based perfumes for different preferences and gender expressions.
Raven Parfum Balm fits this concept well: it does not strive to be neutral, instead offering a rich, emotional scent built around spicy, leathery and smoky nuances.
The perfumer's name, release year, collection affiliation and other concentrations of Raven Parfum Balm are not specified in the available information.
As a result, the fragrance is primarily interesting for its self-contained composition and unusual combination of a tea opening with a tobacco-leather development.
Raven is worth trying for fans of dark leather fragrances, spicy compositions and accords reminiscent of tea, strong drinks and dry tobacco.
Those looking for a similar direction with a more expansive and oriental mood may want to consider Tiziana Terenzi Chimaera.
This is a fragrance for mood and personal style, rather than an unobtrusive everyday background scent.
It can become an expressive detail of an outfit, especially when applied moderately and allowed to gradually transition from a tart citrus-tea opening to a warm, smoky and leathery base.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A compact perfume format based on wax or oils, allowing you to delicately refresh your fragrance throughout the day
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 composition opens with black tea and lemon, creating a tart, fresh and slightly sparkling start.
Brandy and star anise emerge at the heart, adding warm spiciness and a distinctive boozy nuance.
The base is composed of labdanum, a leather accord, smoke and tobacco. Labdanum enhances the balsamic depth, leather gives the scent a dense character, while smoke and tobacco leave a distinctive dark trail.
According to its olfactory classification, Raven Parfum Balm combines balsamic, citrus, boozy, leathery, mineral, spicy and woody notes.
The overall composition is particularly marked by leathery and spicy facets, supported by dry smoky and tobacco nuances.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Fabled Fragrances |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.fabledfragrances.com |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Solid perfume |
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