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The end of the century, the end of an era. The fin de siècle period encapsulated the 1880’s & 1890’s artistic scenes throughout Europe. Technology reshaped the cities, and the changes reshaped the minds of those that lived there. Parties, nightlife, and superfluous excess abounded. Beauty, symbolism and degradation. Fin de Siecle is accelerating change and vintage excess.

The scent is built upon a traditional chypre base. Labdanum, patchouli, oakmoss contrasted with tart bergamot. Upon that base is a spicy rose heart and a touch of civet for a dirty, regal glow. Civet when paired with florals like rose help to boost the depth and richness of the floral notes, transforming them from pretty and light to rich and deep.

Mood: refined, dirty, sexy, lascivious.

Notes: bergamot, bitter orange, Egyptian rose, black currant, woody notes, mossy notes, civet