{"product_id":"demeter-fragrance-library-mildew-fragrance-samples-uk","title":"Demeter Fragrance Library Mildew | Fragrance Samples UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Sample (1ml \/ 2ml \/ 5ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy \/ Musty \/ Woody\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cologne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp, musty, earthy, slightly sour and subtly fruity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e CThose who enjoy realistic atmospheric scents, damp environments, mould-inspired accords and unconventional perfumery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason: \u003c\/strong\u003eAutumn \/ Winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildew Accord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Smells Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMildew opens with a distinctly damp, musty smell that evokes stale air from an appliance that has been sitting unused, or a room that has remained closed up for too long. Rather than smelling like fresh rain or clean earth, it captures the less pleasant side of moisture: a sour, slightly stale quality with an unmistakable mould-like character. Demeter's own inspiration for the fragrance was the smell encountered when an air conditioner is first switched on in May, making it an unusual interpretation of a familiar household experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAs the fragrance develops, the earthy and musty character remains central. The impression is more about dampness and the smell of mould than a conventional woody or green perfume. Some fragrance enthusiasts describe it as piercing and unpleasantly realistic, while others detect a slightly fruity undertone that prevents the composition from becoming entirely harsh. This contrast between the damp, stale accord and the unexpected fruity facet gives the fragrance a peculiar character, although the balance will depend on individual perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIn the dry-down, Mildew does not develop into a conventional perfume structure with clearly separated floral, woody or amber notes. Instead, the musty impression gradually softens, leaving a lingering sense of damp, earthy air. The overall effect is intentionally unconventional and may be divisive: some will appreciate its ability to evoke a specific environment, while others may find the mould-like character too realistic to enjoy as a wearable fragrance. Demeter's concept is centred on recreating an everyday smell rather than making it conventionally beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall, the fragrance feels like opening a long-unused room or switching on an air conditioner after months of inactivity, with damp, musty, mould-like air and a faintly fruity undertone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0184b627-7fff-0f1f-21a9-d6ae6fd5645a\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView our full collection of genuine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theperfumeapothecary.co.uk\/collections\/demeter-fragrance-library\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Browse all Demeter Fragrance Library perfume decant samples\" href=\"https:\/\/theperfumeapothecary.co.uk\/collections\/demeter-fragrance-library\"\u003eDemeter Fragrance Library fragrance samples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theperfumeapothecary.co.uk\/collections\/demeter-fragrance-library\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demeter Fragrance Library","offers":[{"title":"1ml","offer_id":55118222262605,"sku":"DEMMLD1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2ml","offer_id":55118222295373,"sku":"DEMMLD2","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":55118222328141,"sku":"DEMMLD5","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/0286\/7277\/files\/Demeter_Fragrance_Library_Mildew_Fragrance_Samples_UK_1ml_2ml_and_5ml_perfume_samples_available.jpg?v=1792410609","url":"https:\/\/theperfumeapothecary.co.uk\/products\/demeter-fragrance-library-mildew-fragrance-samples-uk","provider":"The Perfume Apothecary ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}