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Oil-based perfume
Fantôme Paimon Perfume oil
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Paimon Perfume oil — a fragrance with a mystical character
Paimon Perfume oil is an oil perfume by Fantôme, released in 2020.
This unisex fragrance belongs to the woody, oriental and balsamic fragrance families. It was created for those who appreciate perfumes with atmosphere, a storyline and a distinctive mood.
The release is part of the Goetia Collection, inspired by the imagery of grimoires and mystical characters.
The name Paimon itself refers to one of the demons of the Western esoteric tradition, so the composition is perceived not as a simple everyday fragrance, but as a small olfactory story touched by ancient rituals, desert landscapes and old manuscripts.
Fantôme is a young American perfume house founded in 2017.
The brand has become known for its unusual approach to perfume creation: its fragrances draw on myths, folklore and fantasy narratives, turning the bottle into an extension of the story.
Notes and the character of the composition
The listed notes of Paimon Perfume oil include amber, coconut, incense, myrrh, parchment, sand and vanilla.
There is no division into classic top, heart and base notes, so the composition unfolds as a cohesive accord, gradually shifting the balance between resinous depth, soft sweetness and a dry mineral nuance.
The amber accord gives the fragrance a warm, enveloping character, while incense and myrrh add balsamic density and a subtle ceremonial smokiness.
Coconut and vanilla soften the resinous base without turning it into a dessert-like scent, while parchment and sand create a sense of dry texture, heated air and old paper.
Character, sillage and wearability
Paimon Perfume oil has a very strong sillage.
The oil formula wears close to the skin while leaving a noticeable, rich trail, making the perfume especially well suited to evenings, cool weather, intimate gatherings and occasions that call for a distinctive look.
No precise recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing have been provided.
Given the intensity of its sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess its development on your own skin: the resinous, amber and vanilla facets may become denser as the composition warms up.
The fragrance is positioned as unisex and is not tied to any particular gender.
It will appeal to those who enjoy oriental and woody compositions with balsamic, mineral and gourmand nuances, and who are looking for a perfume with a recognizable atmosphere rather than universal freshness.
Perfumer and similar fragrances
Paimon Perfume oil was created by perfumer Bree Elliott.
Her work is marked by a distinctive combination of dark resinousness, warm sweetness and evocative details, giving the fragrance a dimensional, cinematic quality.
For a further exploration of a similar atmosphere, consider Comme des Garçons Parfums Series 3 Incense: Avignon.
It will also appeal to lovers of incense-based and mystical compositions, although Paimon Perfume oil stands out with its softer amber-vanilla accent, coconut nuance and dry sand motif.
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