If you’re wondering about trends in perfumery, one popular note in perfumes Esxence was cardamom. Nicolai Parfums introduced Crème Ébène which uses a smoother iteration of cardamom than their Caravanserail, which came out a few years ago. Paired with the cardamom is saffron for a leathery touch, barely skimming gourmand territory set on a base of akigalawood, the trendiest new material which is meant to resemble patchouli. Vanilla smooths it out and date lends a hint of sweetness but without much of the tart jamminess that I’ve come to expect from dates in perfume.
The use of akigalawood will satisfy perfume lovers who are looking for longevity in their perfumes because it’s a material that lasts and lasts, but while it can sometimes be more masculine, the other notes in Crème Ébène make this a more unisex scent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Overall, this is another gourmand for those who might not love gourmands, and still satisfies noses that are looking for something fresh and new. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
