Macabre
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Macabre by Dark Tales: A Shadowy Woody Oriental Fragrance Dark Tales introduces Macabre, a 2024 unisex fragrance composed by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. It belongs to the woody oriental family and embraces a moody, dramatic character. The opening is bright and peppery, with black pepper and clove setting the tone. The heart moves into floral territory, while the base descends…
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Top
black pepper
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Heart
Egyptian Jasmine
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Base
incense
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About Macabre
Macabre by Dark Tales: A Shadowy Woody Oriental Fragrance
Dark Tales introduces Macabre, a 2024 unisex fragrance composed by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. It belongs to the woody oriental family and embraces a moody, dramatic character.
The opening is bright and peppery, with black pepper and clove setting the tone. The heart moves into floral territory, while the base descends into smoky resins, moss, and woods. It’s a scent for those who like their perfumes to have an edge.
Top notes of black pepper and clove open the composition with a spicy, slightly fiery impact. The pepper adds brightness and a sharp, lively energy, while clove brings a warm, aromatic depth. Together they create an entrance that gets attention without shouting.
In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose (Rosa damascena) form a lush floral duo. Jasmine lends a creamy, heady sweetness, while the rose adds a classic, powdery elegance. This contrast softens the spicy opening and gives the perfume a refined, romantic center.
The base is built around incense, guaiac wood, patchouli, labdanum, oak moss, vetiver, and a note called velvet. It’s a deep, resinous foundation with earthy undertones and a soft, tactile finish. The velvet note smooths the roughness of the woods and adds a plush, sensuous quality.
Macabre’s accords are predominantly woody, warm spicy, and amber, with earthy, musky, white floral, rose, patchouli, and mossy facets. The structure feels complex but coherent, evolving in layers that reveal a different detail with each wearing.
This 2024 release from Dark Tales is signed by perfumer Arina P. Franzén, who brings a painterly approach to shadow and light. Macabre is not a timid fragrance; it’s a statement for lovers of dark, opulent perfume.
Macabre will appeal to fans of unisex woody orientals who love warm spices, resins, and earthy mosses. It’s especially fitting for evening wear and cooler seasons, and for anyone who wants a perfume with a mysterious presence.
Macabre is a beautifully balanced dark oriental, moving from a sharp spicy spark to a velvet-soft base. It rewards patience and suits those who enjoy a perfume that tells a story with every layer.
Woods and mosses Resins and balsams
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