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The year 2011 gave us Alarma Black Louis Varel. A masculine fragrance from the fern and fruit families. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Country of origin — France, and that already says something about the quality. Alarma Black Louis Varel unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
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 fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
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 note pyramid of Alarma Black is shaped as an expressive line of development, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The signature of Louis Varel comes through from the opening to the final trail. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette sets the right density and pace of development.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Fruit and Wood. It also reaches into Balsamic and Musk. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to Fern and Fruit.
In the first seconds you meet invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot and Black Pepper. Exactly these 2 notes set a sensation of cool purity that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.
In the middle phase you notice Blackcurrant and Patchouli keeping a soft nectarous direction. In the final layer the composition is fixed through Amber and musk, shaping a thick resinous trail.
The profile is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Overall Alarma Black sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best judged through real development.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Louis Varel |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://www.louisvarel.fr/ |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Zenith Parfums Paris |
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