Philos Opus Noir

Philos Opus Noir by Maison Alhambra, released in 2022, is a sweet, fruity rose over dark woods and leather. Everyone who describes it uses gourmand, woody and floral together; a third also find it musky, ambery and leathery.

Unspecified fruity notes open it with a juicy, slightly syrupy sweetness, and nutmeg adds a warm, dry spice. The heart is Turkish rose and rose, full and jammy, with ylang-ylang bringing a creamy, slightly banana-like floral warmth. The base is where the noir in the name comes from: leather adds a smooth, smoky depth, vetiver a dry, rooty earthiness and patchouli and cedar a dark woodiness, while vanilla and amber keep the sweetness going and musk softens the finish.

It is a shared fragrance, worn by anyone. The combination of sweet fruit, rose and leather suggests evenings and cooler months, and it suits people who like rich, slightly oriental fruity-rose scents and want a darker, woodier base than usual.

Philos Opus Noir — unisex fragrance by Maison Alhambra (released 2022). Notes: Amber, Cedar, Fruits, Fruity Notes, Leather, Musk, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Rose, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang. — Parfica open fragrance database