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The Lab Karma Scotch Edition
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Lab Karma Scotch Edition — the character and story of the fragrance
The Lab Karma Scotch Edition is a niche unisex fragrance released in 2023 by the Colombian brand The Lab.
This extrait de parfum has a distinctive gourmand-woody character built around warm notes of beverages, amber, vanilla and noble woods.
The release reflects the aesthetic of The Lab, a young fragrance house founded in 2016 that offers a bold take on unisex perfumery.
With Karma Scotch Edition, the brand turns to a dense, rich composition in which familiar gourmand accords sound less like a dessert and more like an atmospheric evening ritual with spicy, amber and woody nuances.
The fragrance pyramid and development on the skin
The fragrance opens with an expressive duo of amaretto and whiskey. Their combined aroma creates a warm, slightly liqueur-like and enveloping accord that immediately gives the composition its distinctive character.
As the fragrance develops, the beverage notes are softened by amber and vanilla. The heart becomes rounder, sweeter, warmer and more comforting, while retaining the noticeable depth and richness of an extrait.
In the base, oak blends with Habanolide to create a dryish woody-musky backdrop.
As a result, the dry-down does not become excessively confectionary-sweet: it remains composed and refined, lingering on the skin for a long time.
Who will enjoy Karma Scotch Edition
This fragrance is presented as unisex and will appeal to those who enjoy rich compositions centered on boozy, ambery, gourmand, musky and woody notes.
It does not try to please everyone from the very first seconds. Karma Scotch Edition embraces an expressive style and unfolds beautifully on those who appreciate a distinctive personality.
Its very strong sillage makes this perfume especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, dates, formal occasions or intimate settings.
For the office and small spaces, it is best applied sparingly, as its dense scent trail can quickly fill the room.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing have been provided for this release.
It is more practical to start with a minimal application and observe how the extrait behaves on your own skin: the composition has a high concentration and can be quite noticeable even in a small amount.
The perfumer and similar fragrances
Karma Scotch Edition was created by Mario Galindo.
His signature approach in this release is expressed through the contrast between the sweet, liqueur-like opening and the drier oak-and-musk base, which makes the fragrance feel dimensional and gradually changes its mood.
To explore a similar direction, consider Cacharel Gloria, and also compare it with Franck Boclet Vinyl and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar.
These compositions offer a way to explore different facets of warm, ambery, gourmand and boozy nuances, although Karma Scotch Edition stands out for its combination of whiskey, amaretto, vanilla and oak.
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