Bitter Tears by On The Nose Perfumes
Men Women 2024
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Bitter Tears: On The Nose Perfumes' Bold New Scent Bitter Tears is the latest fragrance from On The Nose Perfumes, launched in 2024. Made for both men and women, it’s a perfume that leans into contrast—cool spices and incense, soft florals, and a warm, woody base. The composition was created by perfumer Gabrielle Durand, who turns the idea of a…
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Top
incense
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Heart
linden blossom
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Base
sandalwood
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About Bitter Tears
Bitter Tears: On The Nose Perfumes' Bold New Scent
Bitter Tears is the latest fragrance from On The Nose Perfumes, launched in 2024. Made for both men and women, it’s a perfume that leans into contrast—cool spices and incense, soft florals, and a warm, woody base.
The composition was created by perfumer Gabrielle Durand, who turns the idea of a bitter tear into something surprisingly radiant. This is not a gloomy scent; it’s introspective, elegant, and always evolving.
The opening is a lively rush of incense, pink pepper, star anise, bergamot, cassia, ginger, and myrrh. It feels fresh and aromatic at first, but there’s a resinous edge that gives it depth from the very first spray.
In the heart, linden blossom, jasmine, ginger, cocoa, rose, and lily create a delicate but intriguing center. The cocoa and ginger keep the florals from feeling too soft, adding a subtle sweetness with a gentle kick.
The base rests on sandalwood, cedar, opoponax, oak, and Madagascar vanilla. This is where the fragrance turns warm and balsamic, with a slightly powdery texture that lingers on the skin.
With accords ranging from woody and amber to spicy, sweet, white floral, aromatic, and powdery, Bitter Tears is a richly layered composition. It reveals different facets depending on the weather, the skin, and the moment.
On The Nose Perfumes has crafted a scent that feels contemporary and genderless. Bitter Tears is for anyone who enjoys a perfume with real presence and a story to tell.
This fragrance will appeal to lovers of incense, woody bases, and soft spices, as well as those who appreciate white florals balanced by sweetness. It’s a great choice for people who like their perfumes complex, evolving, and never boring.
Bitter Tears delivers on its name: there’s a beautiful sharpness here, but it’s wrapped in warmth and elegance. A striking release from On The Nose Perfumes, and one of the most interesting unisex scents of the year.
Woods and mosses Spices Fruits, vegetables and nuts Resins and balsams Flowers White flowers
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