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Perfume extract
Macabre Clair de Lune
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Macabre Clair de Lune — the character and story of the fragrance: Macabre Clair de Lune is a unisex perfume by the Swiss brand Macabre, released in 2023.
This fragrance comes in a perfume extract concentration and was created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a noticeable presence and an unusual combination of fresh, floral and woody nuances.
In terms of its olfactive character, Clair de Lune belongs to the floral and green fragrance families.
It combines cool, transparent greenery, soft fruity juiciness and a deeper base with musky, woody, spicy and gourmand nuances.
This structure makes the perfume gender-fluid and leaves room for an individual development on the skin.
The fragrance pyramid and development: The note pyramid of Clair de Lune is not officially divided into top, heart and base accords, so it is more accurate to perceive the composition as a cohesive, multilayered ensemble.
At first, fresh green and citrus nuances may come to the fore, followed by airy florals and juicy fruity notes, while musk, woods, vanilla, patchouli and vetiver emerge as the fragrance continues to develop.
The fragrance is built on contrast: cool bamboo, mint, lavender and fig leaf meet the delicacy of cherry blossom, lily of the valley and orchid.
Pear and vanilla add softness to the composition, while white pepper, patchouli and vetiver support its composed, more energetic character.
Sillage, concentration and wearability: Macabre Clair de Lune is described as a fragrance with very strong sillage.
The perfume extract concentration enhances its intensity, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks or occasions when you want to leave a noticeable aromatic impression.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing have not been provided for this release.
Start with a small amount and assess the development after a few minutes: with such pronounced sillage, it is best to increase the dosage gradually, especially indoors and during warm weather.
The fragrance within Macabre’s style: The Macabre brand comes from Switzerland and specializes in unisex perfumes in perfume and extract concentrations.
Clair de Lune conveys this direction through its intense presentation and composition, without being rigidly tied to traditionally feminine or masculine accords.
The perfumer and the collection to which Clair de Lune belongs have not been specified.
Among the fragrances worth exploring to discover a similar mood are Tokyo Milk Parfumarie Curiosite And Soul No. 1, Scent Bar Linea I Caratteri — L'Elegante and Al Haramain Perfumes Feroza Gold.
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