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Oil-based perfume
Possets Perfume Dangerous
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
Dangerous by Possets Perfume is a women's perfume released in 2009 in the form of oil perfume.
This is an expressive niche composition with a very powerful sillage, intended for those who enjoy noticeable, deep and unconventional fragrances.
The name Dangerous sets the mood for the release: this is not a light everyday companion, but a rich fragrance with a dark, sensual and slightly provocative character.
Its composition combines chypre austerity, an alcoholic cognac nuance, the resinous warmth of labdanum and a soft musky depth.
The History and Style of Possets Perfume
Possets Perfume was founded in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Fabienne Christenson, a physicist and perfume creator.
The brand's philosophy is built around a creative approach to niche perfumery, bold combinations and an original interpretation of familiar olfactory materials.
Dangerous reflects this aesthetic particularly well.
The fragrance does not seek to be universal or neutral; instead, it relies on the contrast between a dry chypre structure, a gourmand beverage nuance and the warm sensuality of musk.
As a result, the release comes across as a distinctive auteur perfume rather than simply another variation on a woody-oriental theme.
Wearability and Development
On the skin, Dangerous opens with a dense, rich accord in which the cognac note adds a dark fruity and alcoholic оттенок.
Labdanum then becomes increasingly prominent: its resinous, ambery and slightly leathery tone makes the fragrance warmer and deeper.
In the drydown, musk softens the austere chypre base, leaving an expressive trail.
The sillage is described as very powerful, making the fragrance particularly suitable for cool weather, evenings, events and situations where you want to emphasize your individuality.
The exact amount to apply to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information.
Given its oil-based format and strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount, observing how the composition behaves specifically on your skin, and then increase the application if necessary.
Olfactive Profile
Dangerous belongs to several families at once: chypre, oriental and gourmand.
Its structure also features noticeable balsamic, woody, musky and alcoholic nuances, allowing the fragrance to develop with dimension rather than being reduced to a single dominant note.
Those looking for a similar mood may wish to explore Marc-Antoine Barrois B683, as well as Haute Fragrance Company Dry Wood and Swiss Arabian Potion.
They reveal woody, oriental and rich accords in different ways, making it possible to compare Dangerous with other striking niche compositions.
The Perfumer
Dangerous was created by perfumer Fabienne Christenson.
Her signature approach is especially evident in the combination of contrasting materials: an austere chypre base, a cognac accent, resinous labdanum and sensual musk.
Other concentrations of this fragrance are not specified in the available information.
Dangerous will appeal to fans of bold niche perfumery who value powerful sillage, a rich development and a fragrance with a distinctive, slightly daring character.
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