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Eau de parfum
Wicked Good Midnight Mass
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Wicked Good Midnight Mass is a unisex eau de parfum created for those who enjoy expressive, atmospheric compositions with a dark and almost ritualistic mood.
The fragrance belongs to the Christmas Wicked Good collection and reveals an unusual side of festive perfumery: instead of familiar sweetness, it features resin, woods and spicy warmth.
Behind the release is the American brand Wicked Good, known for its bold approach to familiar scents and its love of unconventional perfume concepts.
Midnight Mass continues this aesthetic, turning balsamic and woody accents into a distinctive olfactory portrait — deep, composed and impossible to overlook.
The fragrance was created by perfumer Cheri Tracy. Her work is built around the contrast between the cool smokiness of incense, the richness of myrrh and a soft, creamy base.
As a result, the fragrance feels less like a linear accord and more like a gradually changing scene of shadow, light and a warm woody aftertaste.
How Midnight Mass Unfolds
The opening reveals incense — dry, resinous and slightly smoky. It immediately gives the composition its distinctive character, evoking candles, old wood and the cool air beyond the door.
The opening is striking, making the fragrance especially appealing to those looking for something with real character rather than a background scent.
In the heart, incense is joined by myrrh and omumbiri. Myrrh adds dense balsamic depth, while omumbiri reinforces the composition's natural, resinous and earthy side.
Together, they create a rich, meditative scent without an overtly gendered character.
The finish becomes warmer and softer: sandalwood forms a smooth woody foundation, while tonka bean adds a spicy, comforting nuance.
In the drydown, the fragrance retains its intensity but becomes rounder and more comfortable, leaving a rich, warm impression on the skin.
Wearability and Sillage
Midnight Mass is presented as a unisex fragrance and can sound equally natural on a woman or a man.
Its character is dark, balsamic, woody and spicy, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, festive occasions and moments when you want to emphasize your individuality.
The fragrance has very strong sillage: it noticeably follows its wearer and can linger in a space after they have left.
It is not an option for discreet everyday application, but it is an excellent choice for fans of dense, expressive fragrances with powerful projection.
The precise amount recommended for application to skin and clothing is not specified in the available information.
Given its very strong sillage, it is wise to start with a small number of sprays and assess how it develops on your own skin, especially indoors.
On fabric, the fragrance may last longer, so application to clothing is best done carefully and from a distance.
Perfume Profile
The composition belongs to the balsamic, spicy and woody fragrance family. Its style will appeal to those who appreciate incense and myrrh, rich resins, soft woods and warm tonka accords.
Midnight Mass does not aim to be universally light; its purpose is to create a mood and leave a memorable trail behind.
The release date and information about other concentrations of this fragrance have not been provided.
No confirmed list of similar perfumes is available either, so Midnight Mass is best viewed as a standalone release with a clear authorial character within the Christmas Wicked Good collection.
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