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Eau de parfum
Synesthésie Substance
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Synesthésie Substance — an oriental gourmand fragrance
Synesthésie Substance is a unisex perfume from the Italian brand Synesthésie, released in 2025.
The composition is presented as an eau de parfum and is aimed at those who enjoy rich, sweetly spicy fragrances with a distinctive character.
Substance’s olfactory profile is built around the contrast of warm gourmand nuances, spices, woody facets, and deep resinous-musky accents.
The fragrance belongs to the oriental and gourmand families, combining sweet, spicy, woody, balsamic, musky, fruity, drink-like, and mossy facets.
Character and development
From the very first seconds, Synesthésie Substance makes its presence known with a dense duo of cognac and hazelnut.
The alcoholic accord is soft and rounded, without any sharp dryness, while the hazelnut adds a creamy, slightly toasted warmth to the composition.
As it develops, brown sugar and cinnamon join the hazelnut-and-cognac opening.
Their sweet and spicy combination makes the fragrance appetizing and full-bodied, while grey amber, oakmoss, and tonka bean add depth, a subtle mineral quality, and a noble shadow.
The finish becomes softer and more enveloping.
White musk, myrrh, praline, sandalwood, and vanilla create a warm base with creamy woods, a resinous undertone, and a pronounced gourmand trail.
Sillage and wearability
Synesthésie Substance is described as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance is unlikely to go unnoticed.
It will appeal to those who prefer expressive compositions with high visibility and enjoy a perfume that continues to linger around the wearer long after application.
Substance performs best in cool weather: in autumn, winter, and early spring, its sweet, spicy, and woody accords sound especially harmonious.
It is a choice for an evening out, a festive occasion, a cozy dinner, or any moment when you want to emphasize your individuality with a rich olfactory statement.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the fragrance is not tied to a strict gender script.
On some skin, it may lean toward a spicy cognac-and-nut profile; on others, it may highlight vanilla, praline, musk, and sandalwood.
How to apply Synesthésie Substance
Specific recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not provided in the available database information.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and intensify the fragrance if necessary, especially indoors.
On skin, the fragrance will develop more fully and gradually, while on fabric it may last longer and smell denser.
Before applying it to light-colored or delicate clothing, test the perfume on an inconspicuous area.
The fragrance within the brand’s style
Synesthésie Substance presents the Italian brand Synesthésie in a rich, sensual, and contemporary light.
This composition makes no attempt at understated transparency; instead, it relies on the contrast of sweetness, spices, woods, and dark balsamic tones.
The perfumer is not identified in the available information, nor are a separate collection or other concentrations of Substance.
As a result, the fragrance comes across as an independent release that expresses its own idea through a rich pyramid and powerful delivery.
Similar fragrances for comparison
If you are interested in the cognac-sweet and gourmand side of Synesthésie Substance, you might next consider By Kilian Angels' Share x French Montana.
Synapse Yellow Ocean and Edgardio Chilini Mexicana de Vanilla are also worth considering for comparison—especially if you would like to explore sweet, vanilla, or highly distinctive unisex compositions.
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