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Eau de parfum
IM : SOLE The Puppet
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
IM : SOLE The Puppet — Fragrance Character
IM : SOLE The Puppet is a unisex eau de parfum from the Chinese brand IM : SOLE, released in 2024.
The fragrance is part of the Season 1 collection, combining citrus freshness, cool green notes, tea nuances, and a deep woody-ambery base.
The name The Puppet gives the composition an intriguing mood: it contrasts a bright, almost sparkling opening with a darker, more composed development.
This is a fragrance with a pronounced character that does not seek to go unnoticed. It will especially appeal to those who appreciate rich woody and fougere accords.
Structure and Development
The Puppet opens fresh and energetic: bergamot, lemon, and neroli create a clean citrus-floral accord with a slight bitterness.
Gradually, the composition becomes greener and drier. Sage, pine, and black tea emerge at the heart, adding cool astringency and a sense of forest air.
In the base, the fragrance gains density and gentle warmth. Amber supports the composition with a deep, enveloping presence, while cedar and guaiac wood create a dry, refined woody trail.
Through this transition, the perfume moves from a fresh, invigorating opening to an expressive resinous-woody finish.
Notes and Olfactory Profile
The Puppet's structure features citrus, aromatic, floral, tea, woody, and amber accents.
The key nuances include bergamot, lemon, neroli, black tea, pine, sage, amber, cedar, and guaiac wood.
In character, this is a fougere-woody composition with noticeable freshness at the opening and a warm, rich base.
The tea-and-herbal heart makes the scent less straightforward, while the combination of woody notes adds depth and composure.
Who and When The Puppet Is For
The Puppet is presented as a unisex fragrance, so it can be chosen by both women and men.
It will suit those who enjoy noticeable compositions with a cool opening, a green heart, and a confident woody-ambery finish.
Thanks to its fresh citrus notes, the fragrance works well during transitional seasons and on cool summer days, while its dense base is especially beautiful in autumn, winter, and the evening.
It can be considered for walks, dates, travel, and situations where you want to leave a distinctive impression.
Sillage and Dosage
The Puppet is rated as having very strong sillage, so the composition is designed to make a noticeable presence in the surrounding space.
During the first few hours, the fragrance may smell especially expressive, gradually settling into a calmer but still perceptible woody trail.
No exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing have been provided for this release.
Given its stated intensity, it is sensible to start with a small amount and increase the dosage as needed, taking the temperature, room size, and your own perception of the fragrance into account.
Fragrances to Compare
If you would like to explore a similar direction, consider Kenzo Kenzo Homme, Paco Rabanne XS Pour Homme, and Loewe Esencia Coleccion Eternamente.
These fragrances may appeal to fans of expressive woody compositions with cool, fresh, or fougere nuances, although each develops in its own way.
IM : SOLE The Puppet is a choice for those looking not merely for a fresh perfume, but for a layered scent built around the contrast of citrus, black tea, pine needles, and warm woods.
Its powerful sillage and rich base make the fragrance a striking accent to an outfit, while its unisex positioning leaves room for individual interpretation.
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