Chambre Noire by Olfactive Studio

I absolutely adore it; it’s incredibly seductive with that sweet, harness-like leather, smoky to the perfect degree and dusty at first. It’s creamy, vibrant and totally unisex, ideal for cooler climates. It has that intimate vibe of a personal cloud with a trail on the same wavelength and lasts forever on clothes. Versatile and with this, I feel divine.

I find it an elegant feminine aroma, like a black-tie night party in the 1950s. I imagine New Year’s Eve, everyone happy and dressed up, a Hollywood actress like Marilyn Monroe in Chambre Noir leaving men speechless. I love it because it transports you; you could write a novel just by smelling it. The dusty note doesn’t quite take my fancy, but the plum and incense save it. The violet, jasmine, and vanilla combine perfectly, and the plum adds a natural sweetness, like smelling a naked flower and feeling its honey deep inside. I’ve never liked sandalwood, and it’s a pity it’s so noticeable, but with everything else, it’s impossible not to like it. The papyrus gives it a magical touch; I’ve never tried that note and I like it. Scent: 10/10, Sillage: 9/10, Longevity: 9/10.

As mentioned before, it’s a leather fragrance with a fruity touch, but not from the plum itself, rather a general sensation of several fruits. At first it smells fruity, though the plum is more noticeable, with a very low hint of incense and some sandalwood. Upon application, the trail was low and stayed that way for half an hour, then dropped to skin-level for another three hours before disappearing. It was a completely linear fragrance; that’s the end of the story. This was despite being applied generously. The scent itself isn’t avant-garde or innovative, but it’s not a bad fragrance. However, with such poor performance and its price, there are better leather options available. If you’re looking for leather, look elsewhere, but if you’re determined, try it before buying to avoid disappointment. By the way, there’s a sample giveaway for this house on the forum if you’re interested.

Chambre Noir is a lovely modern fruity leather, sweet but restrained, very wearable and versatile. I’ve tried many fruity leathers; most work well on skin, like Knize’s raspberry from the early 20th century or Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather. This one does it brilliantly with the plum. The pyramid starts with pink pepper that adds warmth and sensuality to the plum, which joins the soft leather, toasted suede-like by the incense. This scent lasts until the dry-down without being heavy. Then the woods and dry papyrus cling to the skin, and the vanilla with the balms put the sweet touch, adding more sensuality. Undoubtedly, it’s made to be enjoyed in a dark, warm room with a view of the city, and for short distances. To my regret, it projects little, but it’s a good blend and a very sexy leather. Rating: 7.5.

I received it today and straight away I quite like it. The opening is sweet, especially it smells of plums. After 5 minutes, the leather and papyrus mixed with the sweet plum are noticeable. The first hour can give the sensation of school pencils, hehe, but afterwards it disappears. It doesn’t project much, but leaves a trail where you pass and from time to time there are bursts of the scent. I like the fragrance, but I wouldn’t pay the store price; it’s very high and I got it at a much more affordable price.