Victorian – Parfumistas

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Perfumer

Arina P. Franzén

Main accords

citrus woody white-floral musky amber yellow-floral sweet rosy floral powdery

Description

Victorian by Dark Tales Is an Elegant Unisex Floral Victorian is a 2023 addition to Dark Tales' collection, a unisex floral scent with a quiet sense of drama. It offers the best of both worlds: a fresh opening and a warm, soothing base. The nose behind it is Arina P. Franzén, who has blended ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, and citrus with…

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Key notes

The olfactory pyramid

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Top 3 notes

ylang-ylang

grapefruit

neroli

Heart 3 notes

Damascus rose

jasmine

rose

Base 3 notes

labdanum

white musk Rosewood

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About Victorian

Main accord citrus Year 2023 Gender Men · Women Perfumer Arina P. Franzén

Victorian by Dark Tales Is an Elegant Unisex Floral

Victorian is a 2023 addition to Dark Tales' collection, a unisex floral scent with a quiet sense of drama. It offers the best of both worlds: a fresh opening and a warm, soothing base.

The nose behind it is Arina P. Franzén, who has blended ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, and citrus with a soft woody-musky foundation. The effect is refined and genuinely versatile.

The opening is a lively mix of grapefruit, neroli, and ylang-ylang. There’s something almost bright and sunny about it, though the citrus is balanced by the slightly creamy, floral character of the other notes.

In the heart, the perfume reveals a classic floral duo: Damask rose and jasmine, with an extra rose note for added depth. The Damask rose contributes a dry, almost powdery elegance, while jasmine brings a smooth, voluptuous quality.

The base is a comfortable, enveloping blend of labdanum, white musk, and rosewood. It turns the composition towards a soft, amber-like finish, with a feather-light powderiness that lingers on the skin.

Victorian sits somewhere between a traditional floral eau de parfum and a more contemporary, gender-neutral choice. Its accords of citrus, white flowers, amber, and wood mean it never feels overly sweet or too heavy.

There’s a storybook feel to this fragrance, which fits the Dark Tales brand perfectly. It’s romantic but not old-fashioned, with enough character to stand out without overwhelming. A versatile scent for most seasons and occasions.

This is for anyone who loves an elegant floral with a bit of intrigue. It will suit those who enjoy rose and jasmine on a soft, musky base, and who want a unisex perfume that works for both day and night.

Victorian is a lovely balance of light and shadow. The composition is assured, wearable, and well-crafted, making it an easy recommendation for floral lovers who crave complexity without excess.

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