Trick Or Treat

Trick or Treat, just in time for my favorite holiday 👻. This fragrance release is designed to evoke the sheer delight and nostalgia of returning home after a night of trick-or-treating, the excitement still buzzing in the air as you dive into your plastic pumpkin bucket brimming with candies. This scent captures the essence of childhood Halloween adventures, combining playful sweetness with sophisticated notes to enchant both the young and the young at heart.

The journey into this olfactory treat begins with an irresistible blast of honey-dripped candy, a welcoming and sweet allure that instantly captures your senses, reminiscent of unwrapping that first piece of candy. The opening is a delicate yet intricate balance between rich labdanum, exotic jasmine sambac, and alluring ylang ylang, each element carefully chosen to highlight the nostalgic scent of red licorice candies, those timeless favorites that color many a childhood memory.

As the initial notes of jasmine sambac and ylang ylang begin to subtly fade, the fragrance seamlessly transitions into its heart, where labdanum continues to play a pivotal role. Here, it morphs into the soft, fluffy sweetness of cotton candy, evoking images of festive fairgrounds and joyous Halloween parades. This heart is not merely about recapturing the joys of youth; it's an olfactory celebration of the sweetness life offers at every turn. Complementing the labdanum in the heart, the white ginger lily introduces a layer of sugary goodness, enriching the fragrance with its light, airy touch that perfectly encapsulates the essence of sugar spun from air. Then, as if to add depth and a mature twist to this youthful concoction, French oakwood infuses a slight booziness into the blend. This addition is sophisticated and subtle, reminiscent of the aroma that lingers in an emptied whiskey barrel, adding an adult complexity that contrasts beautifully with the playful heart.

As the fragrance settles into its base notes, it adopts a darker, more nuanced character. Chamomile, with its calming, herbal freshness, blends perfectly with the rich, creamy sweetness of vanilla and the robust warmth of tobacco. This trio creates a lasting foundation that ensures the fragrance's longevity, while also introducing a subtle darkness in the late dry down, reminiscent of the shadows that play on Halloween night. This darkness is not foreboding but rather comforting, like the soft end of an exhilarating night. Enhancing this base is a touch of musk, which provides a sensual undertone to the blend, and a hint of exquisite Thai oud. The oud, rare and valuable, adds a luxurious, almost mystical quality to the fragrance, its woody, slightly animalic notes providing a compelling conclusion to the fragrance journey. This variation also includes a large dose of civet which enhances the florals throughout the wear and takes the original blend to a whole new level.

Trick or Treat is a multisensory experience that transports you back to the joys of childhood Halloween, enriched with the sophistication of an adult perspective. It's a celebration of the playful and the refined, capturing the spirit of Halloween in a bottle. Whether you're reliving your fondest memories or creating new ones, this fragrance is a tribute to the night of ghosts, goblins, and, of course, endless candy.

Notes: Labdanum Honey, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, White Ambergris, Rose Bourbon, White Ginger Lily, Frangipani Red Champaca Red, French Oakwood, Thai Oud, Thai Civet, Chamomile Blue, French Vanilla, Tobacco, Mongolian Musk