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What does DEV #2: The Main Act smell like?

Dev #2: The Main Act is a dense, cinematic exploration of fire and primal heat. The initial experience is startling and concentrated, often described as having a medicinal, herbal bite reminiscent of bitter liqueurs like Jägermeister or Fernet Branca. This sharp opening is driven by a heavy dose of clove, cardamom, and cinnamon leaf, creating a spicy friction that feels thick and textured rather than culinary. As the fragrance settles, it transforms into a smoky, resinous landscape dominated by frankincense, labdanum, and tolu balm. The heart is deeply animalic, utilizing castoreum and civet to create a "living" warmth that mimics the scent of heated skin and worn leather. While there are touches of rose and immortelle, they function as a dark, honeyed backdrop to the more aggressive notes of oud and cade-like juniper. Wearing it feels like sitting near a dying campfire in a prehistoric forest—it is rugged, unapologetically bold, and carries a scorched-earth quality that persists for hours.

Details

House: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Gender: unisex
Year: 2012
Longevity: 8.6 / 10 · 101 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.9 / 10 · 101 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (48 votes), Winter (48 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (43 votes), Leisure (36 votes)
Scent Profile: Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Resinous, Animal
Perfumer: Dr. Ellen Covey

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The performance of this fragrance is widely regarded as exceptional, with many enthusiasts noting that it lasts through the day and well into the next, often surviving showers.
Many users highlight a polarizing "medicinal" opening that transitions into a deeply spicy, resinous dry down; it is not considered a safe blind buy for those sensitive to herbal or bitter notes.
While its heavy, smoky profile makes it a consensus favorite for cold weather and winter evenings, a small subset of the community enjoys its primal, animalic character in higher temperatures.
It is frequently categorized as a "challenging" artisanal scent, appreciated more for its artistic world-building and realism than for mass appeal or office suitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this fragrance typically last on the skin?+

Dev #2 is known for its extreme longevity. It is common for the scent to remain noticeable for over 24 hours, and it has a tendency to cling to clothing and hair for several days.

Is this considered a masculine or feminine scent?+

While it is marketed for both men and women, the scent leans heavily into traditionally masculine territories with its prominent leather, oud, and smoky resin notes. However, it is primarily sought out by fans of bold, gender-neutral artisanal perfumery.

On what occasions should I wear this?+

Given its intensity, this fragrance is best suited for leisure time, evening events, or outdoor activities. Its smoky and animalic profile is generally considered too potent for a professional office environment or close-quarters business meetings.

Does individual body chemistry change the smell significantly?+

Yes, because of the high concentration of animalic notes like castoreum and civet, the fragrance can lean more "dirty" and musky on some people, while others may find the sweet resins and spices like cinnamon and tolu balm become more prominent.

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What does DEV #2: The Main Act smell like?

Dev #2: The Main Act is a dense, cinematic exploration of fire and primal heat. The initial experience is startling and concentrated, often described as having a medicinal, herbal bite reminiscent of bitter liqueurs like Jägermeister or Fernet Branca. This sharp opening is driven by a heavy dose of clove, cardamom, and cinnamon leaf, creating a spicy friction that feels thick and textured rather than culinary. As the fragrance settles, it transforms into a smoky, resinous landscape dominated by frankincense, labdanum, and tolu balm. The heart is deeply animalic, utilizing castoreum and civet to create a "living" warmth that mimics the scent of heated skin and worn leather. While there are touches of rose and immortelle, they function as a dark, honeyed backdrop to the more aggressive notes of oud and cade-like juniper. Wearing it feels like sitting near a dying campfire in a prehistoric forest—it is rugged, unapologetically bold, and carries a scorched-earth quality that persists for hours.

Details

House: Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Gender: unisex
Year: 2012
Longevity: 8.6 / 10 · 101 Parfumo ratings
Sillage: 7.9 / 10 · 101 Parfumo ratings
Season votes on Parfumo: Fall (48 votes), Winter (48 votes)
Occasion votes on Parfumo: Evening (43 votes), Leisure (36 votes)
Scent Profile: Spicy, Woody, Smoky, Resinous, Animal
Perfumer: Dr. Ellen Covey

Historical community ratings and votes imported from Parfumo. Values may have changed since import; the observation date is unavailable. Ratings reflect community opinions, not measured wear tests. Categories show up to two leading vote counts; votes are category selections and may overlap.

Community Insights

The performance of this fragrance is widely regarded as exceptional, with many enthusiasts noting that it lasts through the day and well into the next, often surviving showers.
Many users highlight a polarizing "medicinal" opening that transitions into a deeply spicy, resinous dry down; it is not considered a safe blind buy for those sensitive to herbal or bitter notes.
While its heavy, smoky profile makes it a consensus favorite for cold weather and winter evenings, a small subset of the community enjoys its primal, animalic character in higher temperatures.
It is frequently categorized as a "challenging" artisanal scent, appreciated more for its artistic world-building and realism than for mass appeal or office suitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this fragrance typically last on the skin?+

Dev #2 is known for its extreme longevity. It is common for the scent to remain noticeable for over 24 hours, and it has a tendency to cling to clothing and hair for several days.

Is this considered a masculine or feminine scent?+

While it is marketed for both men and women, the scent leans heavily into traditionally masculine territories with its prominent leather, oud, and smoky resin notes. However, it is primarily sought out by fans of bold, gender-neutral artisanal perfumery.

On what occasions should I wear this?+

Given its intensity, this fragrance is best suited for leisure time, evening events, or outdoor activities. Its smoky and animalic profile is generally considered too potent for a professional office environment or close-quarters business meetings.

Does individual body chemistry change the smell significantly?+

Yes, because of the high concentration of animalic notes like castoreum and civet, the fragrance can lean more "dirty" and musky on some people, while others may find the sweet resins and spices like cinnamon and tolu balm become more prominent.

Accords

Notes

HeartLabdanum

How does this compare to other spicy or oud fragrances?+

Unlike many commercial oud fragrances that use synthetic musks to feel "clean," Dev #2 is intentionally raw and "unclean." It focuses more on the interplay of resins and spices than on the woody aspects of oud alone.

Is this fragrance suitable for warm weather?+

Most users find the heavy spice and smoky accords overwhelming in the heat, preferring it for the fall and winter. However, it can be worn in summer by those who enjoy how heat intensifies animalic and resinous notes.

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Clove//

Leather//

Oud//

Canary Islands juniper//

Castoreum//

Cinnamon leaf//

Cistus//

Civet//

Davana//

Frankincense//

Musk//

Rose//

Tolu balm//

Cardamom//

Cinnamon//

Immortelle absolute//

Woody notes

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