Oscuro

Oscuro, released by Zeromolecole in 2019 and composed by Stefania Marzufero Boni, is equally spicy and woody, with amber and leather sides in support.

The name means dark, and the scent is built from deep, dry materials. Black pepper and cardamom open with a crisp, tingling spice, one dry and hot, the other cool and aromatic. Licorice adds a dark, slightly anise-like sweetness that gives the composition its distinctive twist. The base is smoky and earthy: leather brings a smooth, slightly smoky warmth, incense a dry, churchy haze, patchouli an earthy depth and vetiver a rooty, smoky dryness.

The profile suggests autumn and winter, evenings and settings where a brooding, characterful scent fits. It is meant to be worn by anyone who likes peppery leather and incense with a licorice twist, and who enjoys dark, dry fragrances rather than sweet or fresh ones. Its compact note list keeps the composition clear, with the spice and smoke working closely together throughout.

Oscuro — unisex fragrance by Zeromolecole (released 2019). Notes: Black Pepper, Licorice, Leather, Incense, Cardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database