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Eau de parfum
Lophiel Cassiel
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Lophiel Cassiel — an oriental-woody character
Lophiel Cassiel is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2022.
The composition belongs to the Swedish brand Lophiel, which creates fragrances for women and men, combining expressive oriental accords with modern woody depth.
Cassiel immediately makes its presence known with a rich, noticeable character and will appeal to those who love fragrances with personality.
The fragrance is built around a contrasting combination of juicy fruitiness, coffee bitterness and warm resinous nuances.
It combines the gourmand softness of vanilla, the dry, textured character of cedar and a sensual musky veil.
As a result, Lophiel Cassiel comes across not as a simple sweet fragrance, but as a multilayered composition with a dense oriental mood.
Fragrance pyramid and development
The top notes open with cashmeran, coffee and plum.
Cashmeran adds a velvety woody-musky texture, coffee contributes a dark, slightly bitter nuance, while plum softens the opening with a juicy fruity note.
Together, they create a striking first impression in which gourmand and woody facets sound simultaneously.
Amber, rum and vanilla unfold at the heart of the composition.
The amber accord makes the fragrance warmer and more voluminous, rum adds a spicy, liqueur-like nuance, while vanilla rounds out the composition with soft sweetness.
Gradually, the fragrance becomes more enveloping while retaining its richness and noticeable depth.
The base is built on cedar, labdanum and musk.
Cedar gives the trail a dry woody outline, labdanum enhances its balsamic and resinous side, while musk leaves a warm, long-lasting aftertaste on the skin.
The final impression reinforces Cassiel's oriental-woody style and makes it especially expressive in cool weather.
Sillage and wearability
Lophiel Cassiel is rated as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance is noticeable immediately after application and can create a dense, fragrant cloud around the wearer.
It is an option for those who are not looking for an inconspicuous perfume background, but want to emphasize their individuality.
For the office and small enclosed spaces, it is best to apply the fragrance with particular restraint so that the composition remains comfortable for those around you.
Its unisex positioning makes Cassiel suitable for anyone, with personal preference being the main guide.
Its rich amber-gourmand palette unfolds especially harmoniously in the evening, at meetings, formal events and during walks in the cooler seasons.
In summer and hot weather, the fragrance may be perceived as more intense, so the amount should be adjusted individually.
Precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the database.
Start with a minimal application to the pulse points and assess how the composition develops on your skin; on fabric, the fragrance may last longer and smell more pronounced.
Other concentrations of Lophiel Cassiel have not been listed either, making the eau de parfum the primary known version of the release.
The fragrance within Lophiel's style
The perfumer behind Lophiel Cassiel has not been named, but the composition's character is easy to read through its structure: rich resins, alcoholic rum, coffee, vanilla, woods and musk are combined into a confident, modern accord.
Cassiel shows how the Swedish brand works with oriental aesthetics, making them not overly decorative, but dense, textured and suitable for personal styling.
Within the Lophiel catalogue, this fragrance stands out for its particularly powerful sillage and dark gourmand presentation.
Similar fragrances to discover
If you are interested in dense oriental compositions with gourmand and woody nuances, take a look at Edgardio Chilini Cafeier.
For comparison, you can also consider Naomi Goodsir Or Du Sérail and The Spirit of Dubai Bahar: these fragrances offer an opportunity to explore different facets of a rich, noticeable and expressive scent profile.
At the same time, Cassiel retains its own signature through the combination of plum, coffee, rum, vanilla and a resinous woody base.
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