L'Artisan Parfumeur Passage d'Enfer
4.0
Overall
Accords
smoky
woody
amber
white floral
musky
balsamic
Amber
Smoky
Woody
Musky
Balsamic
Notes Pyramid
Top
white lilyaloe woodfrankincenseincenselilyLilyIncenseAloe
Heart
benzoinaloe woodwoodwarm spicyaloeFrankincenseMyrrhWood
Base
white muskwoody muskambermuskbenzoinMuskAmberBalsamic vanillaBenzoin
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Delicate smoky veil that feels soothing and refined.
- ✅ Soft white floral and amber accord gives a comforting warmth.
- ✅ Intimate sillage perfect for close‑body wear.
- ✅ Works well as a daytime fragrance in cooler months.
- ✅ Gentle, airy interpretation of incense that feels light and wearable.
- ✅ Unisex character works well for both men and women.
- ✅ Excellent for fall and winter daytime wear.
- ✅ The incense and lily create a gentle, smoky veil that feels comforting and refined.
- ✅ Amber and musk provide a warm, lingering dry‑down that adds depth without being overpowering.
- ✅ Intimate sillage makes it perfect for close‑body wear, especially in fall and winter.
- ✅ The fragrance is described as a gentle swirl of smoke rising from hot ashes.
- ✅ A soft fresh floral note (lily) grows stronger over time, adding delicacy to the incense.
- ✅ The dry‑down presents amber with a touch of balsamic vanilla and musk, giving a warm, lingering finish.
- ❌ Longevity is short, lasting only 2‑4 hours for many users.
- ❌ Sillage can be too subtle for those who prefer a stronger projection.
- ❌ May feel too light for very cold winter evenings.
- ❌ Sillage is intimate rather than projecting, limiting its impact.
- ❌ Longevity is relatively short, lasting only 2‑4 hours for many wearers.
- ❌ The intimate sillage may be too subtle for those who prefer strong projection.
- ❌ “I get synthetic doom and an insect repellent cloud of sadness.”
- ❌ “Sugar overkill with white musk – a sweet mess.”
- ❌ “Combination of fusty old lady wardrobe and urine – not enjoyable at all.”
