In the Beginning was the Dream — В начале был Сон by Khaikin

In the Beginning was the Dream: Khaikin’s Spicy Oriental Fragrance

Khaikin introduces In the Beginning was the Dream — В начале был Сон in 2024, a spicy oriental fragrance created for men and women. The perfumer behind it is Kirill Khaikin, and the name sets the tone: this is a scent that feels both literary and dreamlike.

It opens with a bright, honeyed burst of red berries, red wine, honey, and lime. From there, it moves into a darker, spicier heart of black rose, patchouli, saffron, cumin, and a floral concrete note, before settling on a resinous, woody base.

The first impression is juicy and slightly intoxicating. Red berries and red wine swirl together, sweetened by honey and sharpened by lime. That fruity, wine-like opening immediately signals a fragrance with presence, and the honeyed thread continues through every stage.

In the heart, the mood shifts. Black rose adds a velvety darkness, while patchouli brings an earthy texture. Saffron and cumin heat things up, and the concrete note adds an almost mineral density. The result is a careful balance between indulgent sweetness and dry spice.

The base is built on noble materials: myrrh, Atles cedar, helichrysum, oakmoss, musc, and amber. As the fragrance dries down, it becomes softer and more contemplative, leaving a woody, resinous trail. It feels like a late-night scent, comforting without being heavy.

This is a warm, spicy oriental with sweet, fruity, woody, honeyed, and mineral facets. It isn't a subtle fragrance; it asks for confident wearing and occasions where you want to be remembered. Longevity and projection appear designed for long evenings and bold statements.

With an average rating of 3.72 out of 5 from 18 votes, it has clearly sparked divided-but-engaged opinions. Some will find it modern and complex; others, more restrained than a typical gourmand. Either way, there is no mistaking its personality.

Those who love spicy orientals will feel right at home, especially if they enjoy contrastes between fruity, honey, spices, and woods. It also suists anyone looking for a unisex, enveloping fragrance with a nocturn al, artistic edge.

In the Beginning was the Dream — В начале был Сон is a scent that invites you to get lost in its story. Khaikin balances light and shadow, sweetness and mineral depth, in a composition that lingers on the skin and in the memory. A true signature piece.