Sombres Dessins

Sombres Dessins from Jovoy Paris is a dark, layered fragrance from 2015 that is spicy, woody, floral and resinous all at once, with a citrus spark to start.

Bergamot and pink pepper open it with a bright, peppery freshness. The heart turns warmer and richer: saffron brings a golden, slightly leathery spice, rose a velvety floral note, and osmanthus an apricot-like, faintly leathery softness. The base is deep and smoky, with rum adding a boozy sweetness, frankincense a resinous, incense-like warmth, and sandalwood a creamy, smooth wood.

Worn by anyone, it suits people drawn to rich, brooding scents rather than light or airy ones, as its name, French for dark drawings, suggests. It feels most at home in autumn and winter, for evenings, dinners and occasions where a fragrance with presence is welcome. It should appeal to anyone who likes rose, saffron and incense together in a warm, boozy composition.

Sombres Dessins — unisex fragrance by Jovoy Paris (released 2015). Top notes: Pink Pepper, Bergamot. Heart notes: Rose, Patchouli, Osmanthus, Saffron. Base notes: Sandalwood, Olibanum, Rum, Labdanum. — Parfica open fragrance database