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Pernoire is a young Swiss brand that has been proving since 2020 that niche perfumery can be fresh, bold, and uncompromising.
Their fragrance Kama, launched in 2024 in concentration of perfume extract, is a unisex composition belonging to the oriental family.
But don't expect the usual spicy sweetness: Kama is a complex, multi-layered story of contrasts, where coziness coexists with wildness.
From the first seconds, Kama envelops you in warmth: amber, resins, and woody notes create a rich balsamic backdrop.
But in an instant, unexpected accents come in—sweet cotton candy and blackberry add playfulness, while leather and fur bring a rebellious touch.
The scent is not afraid to be different: sometimes it attracts with its softness, sometimes it declares itself boldly.
Despite the rich composition, Kama's sillage is subtle—it's more of an intimate fragrance for yourself and close ones.
It is ideal for evening dates or cozy nights when you want to highlight your individuality without shouting about it.
Thanks to the extract concentration, the fragrance is long-lasting but requires delicate application.
Apply using the classic "walk into the cloud" method—one or two sprays on clothing (or one on skin) is enough for the composition to sound harmonious and not overpowering.
If you love Kama, check out Emanuel Ungaro Ombre de la Nuit—it also plays on the contrast of dark and light notes.
Fans of sweet variations should try The Dua Brand Candylicious, and fans of leather chords—The Dua Brand Muscat Theater.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The Kama composition is built on blending, not on a classic pyramid.
There is no separation into top, middle, and base notes — all ingredients sound simultaneously, creating a single, pulsating picture.
At its base are amber, birch, nagarmotha (cypriol) and resins, which set a warm, earthy tone.
They are complemented by iris and violet, adding a soft powdery touch, as well as blackberry and sweet cotton candy — for an unexpected fruity-sweet spark.
Leather and fur bring an animalic, wild note, while cashmeran, moss and musk complete the composition, making it velvety and sensual.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Pernoire |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Website | https://pernoire.com/ |
| Year of production | 2024 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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