Macabre
Men Women 2024
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Description
Macabre, Dark Tales’ Woody Oriental Unisex Fragrance Macabre is a unisex fragrance from Dark Tales, launched in 2024 in the woody oriental olfactory family. It was composed by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. The scent pairs warm spices, rich florals, and a resinous, earthy base, creating a dark and enveloping character. Macabre opens with black pepper and clove. The top notes…
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
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Top
black pepper
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Heart
Egyptian Jasmine
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Base
incense
Community
4 votes
- Positive 50%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 50%
The olfactory pyramid
A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
10 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Neutral
4 votes
Season
Choose severalTied for the lead Winter / Autumn
8 votes
Time of day
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3 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Macabre
Macabre, Dark Tales’ Woody Oriental Unisex Fragrance
Macabre is a unisex fragrance from Dark Tales, launched in 2024 in the woody oriental olfactory family. It was composed by perfumer Arina P. Franzén. The scent pairs warm spices, rich florals, and a resinous, earthy base, creating a dark and enveloping character.
Macabre opens with black pepper and clove. The top notes feel immediately spicy, with a dry sharpness that softens as the heart emerges. The heart blends Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose, two flowers that bring a creamy, opulent texture to the composition while tempering the spice. The base rests on incense, gaiac wood, patchouli, labdanum, oakmoss, vetiver, and a velvet note. This is where the fragrance turns resinous, woody, and slightly powdery, with an earthy richness. Its accords include warm spicy, woody, fresh spicy, amber, earthy, musky, powdery, aromatic, rose, and patchouli. The layered structure reveals different facets over time, shifting from sharp spices to soft florals and deep resins. With four ratings so far, Macabre holds an average of 3.75 out of 5. The score points to a distinctive composition that is likely to divide opinions rather than please everyone. This profile makes it a natural fit for fall and winter evenings, especially for anyone looking for a fragrance with presence and depth.
Macabre is for men and women who enjoy dark oriental scents, particularly those built around spices, resins, and woods. It will also appeal to fans of bold, unconventional perfumes that stand out in a crowd.
Macabre is a statement-making woody oriental that balances spice, floral sweetness, and earthy resin. Its 3.75 average rating reflects a love-it-or-hate-it nature, but that intensity is exactly what makes it memorable.
Woods and mosses Resins and balsams
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
2 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Moderate / Strong
2 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
2 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
2 votes
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