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Eau de parfum
Sentire Gilded Labdanum
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Sentire Gilded Labdanum is a 2025 eau de parfum from Sentire, a Ukrainian perfume brand.
This unisex fragrance belongs to the oriental and floral families, built around the dense, resinous and golden-warm character of labdanum.
The composition is designed for those who enjoy expressive fragrances with character, noticeable depth and a striking presence.
Gilded Labdanum was created by perfumer Nata Dyshlyuk. Her work combines spicy ambiguity, honeyed softness, floral sensuality and a rich balsamic base.
As a result, the fragrance does not come across as a simple sweet composition: it develops with volume, shifting in mood from a spicy-warm opening to a dense, almost tangible trail.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The top notes open with a combination of cumin, honey and immortelle.
Cumin adds dry spiciness and a subtle piquancy to the opening, honey softens the accord, while immortelle brings a herbaceous, sunlit nuance with a characteristic bitterness.
Gilded Labdanum makes a noticeable and unusual impression from the very first minutes, so it is best tested on the skin beforehand.
Beeswax, incense, May rose and ylang-ylang unfold at the heart.
The waxy note makes the composition dense and warm, incense adds a smoky, resinous verticality, while rose and ylang-ylang create a soft floral contrast.
This stage is especially interesting because the flowers here do not strive for transparency: they are woven into a honeyed balsamic texture while retaining an expressive, evening character.
Labdanum takes the leading role in the base, a dark, ambery and slightly leathery material with a warm resinous character.
It is supported by Atlas cedar, benzoin, sandalwood, Tolu balsam and vanilla.
The finish is long-lasting, enveloping and layered: woody accents contain the sweetness, while balsams and vanilla leave a rich, honeyed-resinous aftertaste on the skin.
Sillage, Wearability and Dosage
In terms of sillage, Sentire Gilded Labdanum belongs to the category of very powerful fragrances.
It is noticeable in the surrounding space and can remain on the skin for a long time, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, concerts, exhibitions or other occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
In a hot room or during the warm season, the fragrance calls for a particularly delicate approach.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing have not been provided for this release.
Given its high intensity, it is sensible to begin with a minimal application and assess its development after a few minutes.
Gilded Labdanum will suit both women and men who appreciate oriental, spicy, woody and balsamic compositions, as well as fragrances with a pronounced honeyed and resinous texture.
Impression and Similar Fragrances
Gilded Labdanum reveals a richer and darker side of Sentire's aesthetic.
It does not try to be universal or unobtrusive: its strength lies in the distinctive combination of cumin, wax, incense, labdanum and dense woody-balsamic nuances.
For a similar mood, you can explore Tom Ford Sahara Noir, as well as Nimerè Parfums Marquis / Marquise and Dior Poison Bracelet.
At the same time, Gilded Labdanum retains its own signature thanks to its honeyed-waxy heart and expressive spicy note at the opening.
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