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Solid perfume
Othús Black Tourmaline
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Othús Black Tourmaline — a spicy-woody unisex fragrance for those who appreciate rich, expressive and multilayered compositions
The fragrance belongs to the spicy and woody families, with a character built around a combination of warm spices, resinous nuances, dry woods and a tobacco accord.
The Black Tourmaline format is especially interesting because of its concentration: it is solid perfume.
This method of application makes the fragrance convenient for precise application and allows you to control the amount of the composition on the skin.
Black Tourmaline is positioned as unisex, so it is not tied to traditional ideas about women's or men's perfumery.
Its presence is immediately noticeable and confident: the fragrance has a very strong sillage.
At the same time, the composition is not reduced to one loud note — citrus freshness gradually gives way to cardamom, cinnamon and balsamic nuances, then transitions into a deep woody-tobacco base.
This is a characterful fragrance suited to cool weather, evening outings and occasions when you want to leave a memorable impression.
Black Tourmaline combines the energy of spices with the calm, tactile richness of wood.
Mandarin and pink pepper add liveliness to the opening, rosewood makes it smoother and more refined, while copaiba balsam creates a soft resinous transition to the heart.
In the drydown, palo santo, patchouli, sandalwood and tobacco create a warm, dense and slightly smoky scent.
To experience solid perfume, a small amount is enough: apply the composition to pulse points — wrists, neck or behind the ears — and let it develop without rubbing it in.
Exact recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are not provided for this release, so it is best to start with a minimal amount and add more gradually if needed.
The year of release, production period, perfumer's name, collection and other concentrations of Black Tourmaline are not listed in the available data.
The Othús brand itself specializes in unisex fragrances in solid-perfume format, and Black Tourmaline reflects this direction well: a compact format is combined with a rich composition and expressive character.
In terms of mood, the fragrance can be compared with The Spirit of Dubai Turath, Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green and Antonio Visconti Tabarom.
These options may appeal to fans of spicy, woody and warm compositions, but Black Tourmaline stands out through its combination of a solid concentration, very strong sillage and an emphasis on palo santo and tobacco.
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