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Mothman Parfum is a unisex fragrance from the American brand Little and Grim, created for those who love dark, expressive and unusual compositions.
This extrait de parfum has a very powerful sillage, so the fragrance is noticeable from the first minutes and can linger on the skin and clothing for a long time.
The name Mothman Parfum sets a mystical mood, but the composition reveals it in a non-obvious way.
There is no light decorative quality or conventional sweetness here: the fragrance is built around a contrast of spices, tea nuances, woods, moss and warm resinous facets.
As a result, it smells atmospheric, deep and cinematic.
In character, Mothman Parfum belongs to the chypre, gourmand, spicy and woody fragrance families.
This combination makes it multilayered: a mossy-woody base takes on a warm gourmand accent, while spicy notes add energy and definition to the composition.
Beeswax plays an important role. It softens the austere woody and earthy accords, giving them honeyed density and a sense of warm texture.
Alongside it comes black tea, which lends the fragrance a dry depth, a slight astringency and the effect of a refined infusion.
The spicy facet is built on black and pink pepper, ginger and clove leaf.
These notes create a vivid opening and maintain the fragrance's distinctive character, while juniper berries add a cool, slightly resinous nuance.
Rum enhances the warm tone and gives the composition greater volume.
A complete pyramid with separate top, middle and base notes has not been specified for Mothman Parfum, so it is more accurate to speak about the composition as a whole.
On the skin, the fragrance can be perceived as a gradual interweaving of spicy, tea-like, mossy and woody facets, with individual accents emerging depending on skin temperature and the surrounding environment.
As it develops, hay, oakmoss, patchouli and oud join the spices.
They create a dry, earthy and slightly smoky depth that keeps Mothman Parfum from becoming an ordinary sweet-spicy perfume.
Musk supports the sillage, while ylang-ylang adds a soft white-floral nuance to the composition.
Mothman Parfum is positioned as a unisex fragrance and will suit women and men who prefer rich, characterful scents.
This is not a universal office companion, but an expressive extrait for situations when you want to emphasize your individuality and leave a noticeable impression.
Because of its very powerful sillage, it is best to start with a small amount: one spray on the skin is enough, after which the fragrance can be evaluated as it develops.
No precise recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing have been provided, so it is best to consider your personal sensitivity to intense compositions and avoid applying the extrait too close to the face.
The fragrance is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks, dates or intimate events.
In cold air, its moss, oud, patchouli and spices sound focused and full-bodied, while in hot weather its intensity may be perceived more strongly.
Little and Grim is a perfume brand from the United States that produces unisex and feminine fragrances.
Mothman Parfum reflects the brand's interest in unusual imagery and dense, authorial combinations: dark woods, a spicy impulse, tea-like dryness and honeyed warmth come together in it.
There is no information about the perfumer, release year, collection or other concentrations of this fragrance.
Therefore, Mothman Parfum should primarily be judged by its stated concentration, note composition and the impression of its development, without attributing an unverified history to the release.
Those drawn to the mossy and woody side of Mothman Parfum may want to consider Le Labo Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam.
For further comparison, TSVGA Parfums White T and Fiele Fragrances Zingiber are also worth exploring: they offer a way to discover different facets of spicy, woody and natural scents.
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
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
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 of Mothman Parfum combines beeswax, black pepper, black tea, clove leaf, ginger, juniper berries, hay, oakmoss, oud, patchouli, pink pepper, rum, musk, and ylang-ylang.
No distinct top, middle, or base notes are identified, so the fragrance unfolds as a cohesive, multilayered blend.
Spices and tea create a striking opening, while beeswax and rum add warm richness. Oakmoss, patchouli, and oud form a deep woody, earthy backdrop.
Musk enhances the long-lasting sillage, while ylang-ylang softens the fragrance's intense character. Overall, the scent profile can be described as chypre, gourmand, spicy, and woody.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Little and Grim |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.littleandgrim.com |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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