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Oil-based perfume
Libertine Fragrance Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil — a fragrance with character
Libertine Fragrance Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil is a unisex perfume oil released in 2016 by the Canadian house Libertine Fragrance.
The brand emerged in Canada in 2015 thanks to founder and master perfumer Joshua Kale Smith, who champions free self-expression and bold niche perfumery.
Even the name Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil sets an intriguing contrast: floral softness meets a darker, smoky, and woody mood.
In character, it is a rich composition for those who love noticeable fragrances with an expressive presence.
The sillage is stated as very strong, so Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil can linger in your personal space for a long time and come across especially effectively in cool weather, in the evening, or in situations where you want to highlight your individuality.
At the same time, the unisex positioning makes the fragrance open to any style: it can unfold differently on feminine and masculine skin, preserving a recognizable warm woody-musky base.
How the composition unfolds
The top notes are built around bergamot and laurel. The citrus freshness of bergamot adds a bright, sparkling mood to the opening, while spicy laurel makes it more composed and slightly cooler.
This is not a simple citrus opening but an accord with character: freshness quickly takes on a green and spicy nuance.
Apricot and osmanthus appear in the heart of the composition.
The juicy fruity nuance of apricot softens the spiciness of the opening, while osmanthus supports its floral-fruity facet with delicate velvetiness.
Because of this, the fragrance does not fall into straightforward sweetness: its middle is perceived rather as a soft, warm, and slightly exotic flowering.
The base unfolds with white musk, sandalwood, and vetiver.
Musk creates a dense, clean cloud, sandalwood adds creamy woodiness, and vetiver contributes a dry, earthy, and slightly smoky touch.
In the finale, Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil sounds deep, textured, and long-lasting, combining fruity-floral softness with dry woody expressiveness.
Positioning and wearability
Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil belongs to the floral and fruity families, and its olfactory profile combines citrus, floral, fruity, musky, spicy, and woody shades.
This combination makes the fragrance multi-layered: it starts out fresh and spicy, softens in the center, and acquires a rich woody-musky resonance in the base.
Due to its very strong sillage, the fragrance should be applied with care, especially in a small room or in warm weather.
Exact dosage for skin and clothing is not specified in the available data, so it is better to start with a minimum amount and assess the unfolding after some time.
The oil formula usually stays closer to the skin, but in this composition the intense base and persistent character can noticeably extend the fragrance's presence.
Author and brand style
The perfumer of the composition is Joshua Kale Smith.
His approach in this release is manifested through a bold combination of contrasts: fresh bergamot, spicy laurel, juicy apricot, floral osmanthus, and a dense woody-musky base.
Smoked Bloom Perfume Oil conveys well the philosophy of Libertine Fragrance — to create fragrances for free self-expression, without limiting the composition by conventional gender frameworks.
This perfume suits admirers of expressive niche fragrances who value a strong sillage, noticeable longevity, and an unusual balance between florals, fruits, and woody accords.
It is worth trying for those who are not looking for a neutral everyday scent but an atmospheric fragrance with a warm, slightly mysterious, and memorable character.
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