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Oil-based perfume
Nui Cobalt Designs Two Crows
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Two Crows — a spicy-woody fragrance by Nui Cobalt Designs
Two Crows Perfume Oil is an oil-based perfume by Nui Cobalt Designs, released in 2025.
The fragrance is part of the Yuletide Collection and continues the brand’s signature indie perfumery aesthetic: distinctive, atmospheric and slightly mystical.
The composition is presented as unisex, so Two Crows can smell intriguing on any skin, unfolding according to the wearer’s individual body temperature and unique characteristics.
At the heart of the fragrance is a rich combination of amber, woody accords, spices, tobacco, oud and vanilla.
This is not a light everyday perfume, but an expressive oil-based release with a dense, warm and noticeable character.
Its personality balances dry woodiness, honeyed amber and a soft gourmand depth.
Olfactive character and development
The fragrance belongs to the spicy and woody families, while also combining amber, gourmand, spicy and woody note groups.
In the composition, amber creates a warm, radiant backdrop, while spicy clove adds a dry piquancy.
Cedar and oud form a deep woody framework, tobacco brings astringent smokiness, and vanilla softens the overall picture with creamy sweetness.
The exact top, middle and base notes for Two Crows are not separated in the available data, so it is more accurate to perceive the composition as a unified accord that gradually shifts its nuances on the skin.
At first, spicy dryness and dense woodiness are especially prominent; then tobacco-amber nuances emerge, and closer to the base the fragrance becomes rounder, warmer, and more vanilla-infused and smoky.
Sillage and wearability
Two Crows is rated as having very strong sillage: the fragrance can make a noticeable presence in the surrounding space and remain on clothing after application.
The oil texture usually develops more slowly than alcohol-based formulas, but delivers a rich, close-to-the-skin yet long-lasting scent.
For the office or a small room, it is best to use a minimal amount, while the composition is especially well suited to walks, evening outings or cool weather.
The recommended dosage for skin and clothing is not specified separately.
Given its high intensity, it is sensible to start with one small application to the skin, wait for the fragrance to develop, and only then add more if necessary.
Use caution on fabric and test the product on an inconspicuous area beforehand, as the oil formula may leave marks.
Brand style and composition creator
Nui Cobalt Designs is an American indie brand founded in 2017 and known for emotional unisex fragrances built around evocative imagery.
Two Crows fits this direction perfectly: it creates not just a pleasant scent, but a mood — dark, cozy and slightly fairytale-like.
Its release as part of the Yuletide Collection highlights its wintry character and makes the fragrance especially fitting for the cold season.
The composition is credited to Forest Nui Cobalt.
Two Crows reflects the perfumer’s approach, focused on layering and atmosphere: the notes do not compete with one another, but come together in a dimensional accord with dark woody and spicy-gourmand nuances.
Who will enjoy Two Crows
This perfume is worth trying for anyone who enjoys oud, tobacco, amber compositions and spicy woody fragrances with noticeable sillage.
It will appeal to women and men who prefer rich, unconventional and slightly mysterious fragrances over transparent citrus scents or airy floral compositions.
For comparison, you might consider Tom Ford Tobacco Oud Intense, The Dua Brand Spiced Citrus and For Or To Black Nut, although Two Crows retains its own indie character and a cozier vanilla-amber mood.
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