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What does 403 Myrrh Shadow smell like?

403 Myrrh Shadow opens with a sharp, tangy bite of bitter orange and grapefruit that is quickly complicated by the green, slightly medicinal edge of blackcurrant bud. Rather than a bright citrus splas...

Details

House: Bon Parfumeur
Gender: unisex
Year: 2025
Longevity: 7.0 / 10
Sillage: 6.6 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Resinous, Sweet, Woody, Green
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Evening, Leisure
Perfumer: Amélie Jacquin, Quentin Bisch

Community Insights

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The fragrance is widely regarded as a cold-weather staple, with the community favoring it heavily for fall and winter wear due to its dense, resinous profile.
Performance is noted as reliable, generally lasting through an entire day or evening, which places it ahead of more fleeting citrus-based scents in the same category.
While it is classified as unisex, the combination of myrrh, pepper, and cedar leads many to describe it as having a slight masculine lean, though the vanilla base provides enough sweetness for universal appeal.
Enthusiasts highlight its versatility for low-light settings, recommending it primarily for evenings out, leisure, or formal night-time occasions rather than office environments.
Comparisons are often drawn to other resinous, vanilla-heavy fragrances, with users noting that 403 Myrrh Shadow balances its "gourmand-adjacent" sweetness with a significant dose of dry spice and green aromatics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 403 Myrrh Shadow suitable for hot weather?+

While you can wear it year-round, most users find it too heavy for summer. Its spicy and resinous notes, like cinnamon and myrrh, perform best in the cooler air of autumn and winter.

How does the performance of 403 Myrrh Shadow compare to other scents?+

It offers solid longevity, typically lasting through a full work day or a long evening. Unlike lighter EDTs that might fade into a skin scent within an hour, the base of resins and Akigalawood® ensures it maintains a presence for several hours.

Is this fragrance more masculine or feminine?+

It is designed for both men and women. The woods and spices give it a rugged edge, but the smooth vanilla and Siam benzoin in the dry down provide a sweetness that many find perfectly balanced for any gender.

What are the primary occasions for wearing this fragrance?+

This is widely considered an evening scent. Its smoky, spicy character makes it ideal for nights out or casual dinner dates, though some enthusiasts also enjoy it for daily wear during the coldest months of the year.

Appears in Collections

Evening Fragrances2333 Unisex Fragrances3693

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What does 403 Myrrh Shadow smell like?

403 Myrrh Shadow opens with a sharp, tangy bite of bitter orange and grapefruit that is quickly complicated by the green, slightly medicinal edge of blackcurrant bud. Rather than a bright citrus splas...

Details

House: Bon Parfumeur
Gender: unisex
Year: 2025
Longevity: 7.0 / 10
Sillage: 6.6 / 10
Scent Profile: Spicy, Resinous, Sweet, Woody, Green
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Evening, Leisure
Perfumer: Amélie Jacquin, Quentin Bisch

Community Insights

0

The fragrance is widely regarded as a cold-weather staple, with the community favoring it heavily for fall and winter wear due to its dense, resinous profile.
Performance is noted as reliable, generally lasting through an entire day or evening, which places it ahead of more fleeting citrus-based scents in the same category.
While it is classified as unisex, the combination of myrrh, pepper, and cedar leads many to describe it as having a slight masculine lean, though the vanilla base provides enough sweetness for universal appeal.
Enthusiasts highlight its versatility for low-light settings, recommending it primarily for evenings out, leisure, or formal night-time occasions rather than office environments.
Comparisons are often drawn to other resinous, vanilla-heavy fragrances, with users noting that 403 Myrrh Shadow balances its "gourmand-adjacent" sweetness with a significant dose of dry spice and green aromatics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 403 Myrrh Shadow suitable for hot weather?+

While you can wear it year-round, most users find it too heavy for summer. Its spicy and resinous notes, like cinnamon and myrrh, perform best in the cooler air of autumn and winter.

How does the performance of 403 Myrrh Shadow compare to other scents?+

It offers solid longevity, typically lasting through a full work day or a long evening. Unlike lighter EDTs that might fade into a skin scent within an hour, the base of resins and Akigalawood® ensures it maintains a presence for several hours.

Is this fragrance more masculine or feminine?+

It is designed for both men and women. The woods and spices give it a rugged edge, but the smooth vanilla and Siam benzoin in the dry down provide a sweetness that many find perfectly balanced for any gender.

What are the primary occasions for wearing this fragrance?+

This is widely considered an evening scent. Its smoky, spicy character makes it ideal for nights out or casual dinner dates, though some enthusiasts also enjoy it for daily wear during the coldest months of the year.

Does the blackcurrant make it smell like a fruit fragrance?+

Not exactly. The blackcurrant bud absolute used here provides a green, tart, and slightly herbal quality rather than a sweet, jammy fruitiness. It acts more as a bridge between the citrus top notes and the spicy heart.

How does the myrrh note behave in this composition?+

The African myrrh provides a deep, balsamic, and slightly smoky foundation. It isn't an "ecclesiastical" or church-like incense; instead, it feels warm and resinous, especially when blended with the creaminess of the vanilla and benzoin.

Accords

Notes

TopBlackcurrant bud absolute//Bitter orange//Grapefruit

HeartFrench cypress//Cinnamon//Egyptian basil//Nepalese sichuan pepper

BaseAfrican myrrh//Vanilla//Siam benzoin//Akigalawood®//Patchouli//Cosmone//Atlas cedar

Where to buy 403 Myrrh Shadow

100ml

Checked Jul 6

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15ml

Checked Jul 6

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$70.00Check

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Checked Jul 6

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