Gunpowder
This note is a sharp, acrid spark, immediately metallic and mineralic upon initial encounter. It possesses a dry, dusty texture, evoking the sensation of fine grit or metallic filings. The intensity is often high but fleeting, a sudden burst that quickly dissipates or transforms. It lacks the smooth evolution of traditional notes, presenting more as a conceptual effect. Projection can be surprisingly potent in its initial phase, a sudden 'pop,' but it typically settles close to the skin, leaving behind a subtle, lingering mineralic or slightly sulfurous trace. It functions primarily as a top-note effect or a conceptual element woven into the heart, rarely providing a deep, lasting base in the conventional sense.
Fragrances
Comme des Garçons2012
Tough and lush, exuberant but slightly dangerous, the vegetal and mineral elements unfurl their various facets side by side. Trouble's clearly brewing in the jungle.
Fueguia 18332010
Adventurous and historical, evoking a 19th-century sea voyage. The scent profile combines the ruggedness of a wooden ship with the intellectual curiosity of a naturalist's expedition.
Viktor&Rolf2018
A powerful, intense, sweet, and intoxicating floral scent with an edgy, passionate, and sensual character, enhanced by a smoky gunpowder accord.
Blocki1903
A bold, historical, and adventurous fragrance with a masculine leaning, evoking images of a revolutionary spirit, a rustic landscape, and the warmth of brandy and smoke.
Etat Libre d’OrangeCinematic, unique, and thought-provoking, evoking the dramatic imagery of an apocalypse with an unexpected twist of comforting popcorn and edgy gunpowder. It feels both unsettling and intriguing, suggesting a stylish survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
Jul et MadOpulent, velvety gourmand-floriental warmth evoking Byzantine luxury and palace gardens
Jul et MadEthereal, crystalline musks with soft woods and incense; serene, clean, and luminous like sunlit snow on high peaks.
Gritti2024
Futuristic and edgy, with a powerful, otherworldly quality. It evokes a sense of cosmic chaos and mineral coldness, balanced by a deep, explosive energy.