Macabre
Men Women 2024
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Description
Macabre: Dark Tales’ Spicy Woody Oriental Macabre, by niche house Dark Tales, is a unisex perfume introduced in 2024. It belongs to the woody oriental family and was created by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. The fragrance is built around a contrast of fiery spices, florals and a resinous, earthy base, giving it a brooding and intense mood. On first application,…
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Key notes
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Top
black pepper
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Heart
Egyptian Jasmine
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Base
incense
Community
4 votes
- Positive 50%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 50%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
10 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Neutral
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Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Macabre
Macabre: Dark Tales’ Spicy Woody Oriental
Macabre, by niche house Dark Tales, is a unisex perfume introduced in 2024. It belongs to the woody oriental family and was created by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. The fragrance is built around a contrast of fiery spices, florals and a resinous, earthy base, giving it a brooding and intense mood.
On first application, Macabre makes an impression with black pepper and clove. There is an immediate warmth and a certain dry bite to the opening, which gradually gives way to softer layers. The heart is where jasmine from Egypt and Bulgarian rose come into play. These notes add a velvety floral richness, smoothing the sharper edges without making the perfume feel conventional. Underneath, the base combines incense, gaiac wood, patchouli, labdanum, oakmoss, vetiver and a touch of velvet. The result is a dry, woody and subtly powdery foundation with earthy, balsamic undertones. In terms of structure, Macabre leans on warm spicy, woody, amber and earthy accords, with additional traces of musk, powder, aromatics, rose and patchouli. It is a densely layered scent that changes noticeably on skin. The fragrance currently has four ratings, giving it an average of 3.75 out of 5. That suggests a perfume with a distinct personality, one that is more likely to stir strong reactions than blend into the background. Given its dark, spicy composition, Macabre is well suited to evening wear and colder months, when its deep character can fully unfold.
This perfume will appeal to women and men with a taste for dark oriental compositions. It is especially good for those who like woody, spicy and resinous scents, and who prefer a perfume with a real presence.
Macabre is a bold, unconventional woody oriental. It combines peppery spice, lush florals and a resinous base with confidence. The 3.75 rating says it all: not everyone will love it, but for fans of dark, characterful perfumes, it is well worth trying.
Woods and mosses Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
2 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong
2 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
2 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
2 votes
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