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Oil-based perfume
Mellifluence Perfume Spice
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
Mellifluence Perfume Spice is a unisex oil perfume for those who love rich spicy compositions with a dark woody-balsamic character.
The fragrance was created by Mellifluence Perfume, a British perfume house founded in the heart of London in 2016 and known for its thoughtful, almost poetic approach to niche perfumery.
The name Spice is entirely justified here: the composition is built around hot spices, resins, precious woods and unusual natural nuances.
This is not a light, everyday spicy fragrance, but an expressive olfactory statement with character, depth and a noticeable presence.
Olfactive Profile
At the heart of the composition is a contrast between the exotic floral character of champaca and the dry spiciness of clove, ginger, saffron, galangal and nutmeg.
Damascenone adds a soft fruity-floral nuance, while champaca leaf and rosewood support the green-woody facet.
As it develops, Spice Perfume Oil becomes warmer and darker.
Rum and davana lend the heart a subtle boozy and herbal nuance, benzoin envelops the accords in a sweet balsamic haze, and sandalwood makes the texture smoother and creamier.
The drydown is dense, resinous and woody: myrrh, opoponax, vetiver and oud form a deep base with an oriental character.
Champaca is especially prominent, keeping the composition from turning into a monotonous heavy accord, while Cambodian oud adds a noble dark texture.
Sillage and Wearability
According to the fragrance listing, its sillage is very strong.
The oil formula usually opens close to the skin during the first few minutes, while still leaving a long-lasting, rich trail, especially in warm air and on fabric.
A small amount is enough: it is best to start with a minimal dose and increase it gradually, as the spicy-resinous profile gains intensity quickly.
Spice will appeal to women and men who prefer unisex fragrances without obvious gender coding.
It performs best in cool weather, in the evening, at a special event or whenever a noticeable, memorable fragrance is appropriate; in a hot office, its presence may feel too dense.
Exact recommendations for the number of applications to skin and clothing are not provided in the database.
A practical approach is to apply one small dab to the skin, assess the development after 20–30 minutes, and only then decide whether to add some to the wrists or fabric.
Its Place in the Brand’s Style
Mellifluence Perfume Spice captures the brand’s aesthetic well: there is no attempt at universal transparency or predictable sweetness.
Instead, the composition offers a layered journey from a spicy opening to a rum-balsamic heart and a powerful woody base.
The perfumer is not listed for this fragrance, so we will not associate the release with any specific signature. There is also no information about its collection, release year or other concentrations.
Similar Fragrances
If you enjoy oriental woody compositions with spices, resins and pronounced sillage, The Spirit of Dubai Majalis is worth exploring.
For further comparison, you could also consider The Spirit of Dubai Fakhama and Moschino Toy Boy 2: they differ in mood and the balance of notes, but may appeal to fans of distinctive, characterful compositions.
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