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Oil-based perfume
LVNEA Mourning Ritual
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Mourning Ritual — a perfumery ritual by LVNEA
Mourning Ritual Perfume Oil is a perfume oil by LVNEA, created for those who see fragrance as a personal ritual, an atmosphere, and a way to express their mood.
The composition is part of the Perfume Oils collection and is presented as a unisex fragrance, so its character is not limited by traditional notions of women's or men's perfumery.
The name Mourning Ritual translates as “a ritual of mourning” and sets a distinctive emotional direction.
This is not a light everyday fragrance, but an expressive composition with a dark, meditative, and almost sacred mood that can highlight the individuality of its wearer.
The fragrance's character and scent profile
Olfactively, Mourning Ritual combines oriental and floral nuances.
It belongs to the balsamic and floral fragrance families, making the composition feel resinous, warm, spicy, smoky, and softly floral all at once.
Frankincense, opoponax, resins, and rose play the leading roles here.
Frankincense creates an impression of incense and cool smoke, opoponax adds dense balsamic sweetness, while the resins make the scent rich, deep, and enveloping.
Rose provides a floral contrast, softening the austere dark texture and giving the fragrance a livelier, more sensual character.
Thanks to its oil base, the fragrance develops close to the skin while nevertheless leaving a very pronounced trail, according to its stated positioning.
The way the composition is perceived is influenced by skin temperature, the amount of oil applied, and the surrounding environment, so the fragrance may smell different indoors and outdoors.
When to wear Mourning Ritual
Mourning Ritual feels especially at home in cool weather, in the evening, and in situations suited to rich oriental compositions.
It is well suited to intimate gatherings, evenings at the theatre, city walks after sunset, or a quiet evening at home when you want to create an atmosphere of silence and focus around you.
Because of its intense trail, the fragrance should be applied mindfully: a small amount may be enough for the composition to make its presence clearly felt in the surrounding space.
No precise recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are provided for this release, so it is best to start with a minimal amount and assess its development gradually.
Its place in the collection and similar fragrances
Within the Perfume Oils line, Mourning Ritual stands out for its combination of a church-like resinous mood and a rosy accent.
It will appeal to lovers of niche perfumery who are looking not for universal freshness, but for a memorable fragrance with character, depth, and expressive emotional impact.
To explore a similar atmosphere, consider By Kilian Sweet Redemption. This fragrance will also appeal to those who appreciate rich, sensual, and balsamic compositions.
At the same time, Mourning Ritual retains its own individuality through its combination of frankincense, opoponax, resins, and rose.
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