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Maqueda Rigor Mortis | Fragrance Sample UK
Maqueda Rigor Mortis | Fragrance Sample UK
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Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml)
100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.
Overview
Fragrance Family: Animalic Floral Aquatic
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Style: Dark, unsettling, waxy and experimental
Best For: Lovers of avant-garde perfumery, artistic animalics and challenging conceptual fragrances
Season: Autumn, Winter, Evening
Fragrance Notes
Notes: Rosemary, Neroli, Lily of the Valley, Chrysanthemum, Jasmine, Beeswax, Seaweed Accord, Civet, Labdanum, Mothball Accord
What It Smells Like
Rigor Mortis opens with an eerie contrast between fresh herbal rosemary, luminous neroli and delicate lily of the valley. The floral brightness feels intentionally unnatural, as though clean white flowers have been placed in a silent room where something unsettling lingers beneath the surface.
As the fragrance develops, dense beeswax, indolic jasmine and chrysanthemum begin to dominate. Salty seaweed introduces a damp marine quality while the waxy richness creates the impression of preserved flowers and candlelit stillness. The composition grows increasingly strange and immersive, balancing floral beauty with unsettling organic textures.
During the dry down, civet and labdanum create a warm animalic foundation layered with smoky resinous depth. The distinctive mothball accord adds a vintage medicinal edge that enhances the fragrance's theme of preservation and decay without feeling overtly unpleasant. The result is intimate, atmospheric and emotionally complex, evolving into a scent that feels haunting rather than traditionally wearable.
Overall, the fragrance feels haunting, artistic and deeply atmospheric, combining waxy florals, salty marine notes and animalic resins into an unforgettable conceptual composition.
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When To Wear It?
When To Wear It?
- Cool autumn and winter evenings.
- Art galleries, niche fragrance events and creative settings.
- When you want to experience perfume as wearable art rather than conventional fragrance.
Who It Is For?
Who It Is For?
This fragrance is best suited to those who enjoy:
- Experimental and conceptual niche perfumes.
- Animalic florals with dark atmospheric character.
- Challenging fragrances that evolve dramatically on skin.
It may appeal to those who prefer:
- Waxy floral compositions with resinous depth.
- Avant-garde perfumery over mainstream fragrances.
- Artistic scents inspired by storytelling and emotion.
- Other challenging niche and artisanal perfumes, like Toskvat or Zoologist
Why Buy a Sample?
Why Buy a Sample?
- Experience highly complex niche fragrances before committing
- Ideal for exploration of artistic perfumery houses
- Affordable way to test unusual or polarising scents
- Travel-friendly format for layering or rotation
Product Information
Product Information
Each sample is decanted from the original fragrance bottle into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser and is available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml or 10ml sizes.
This format allows you to explore highly complex niche fragrances in a flexible and affordable way before purchasing a full bottle.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Please contact manufacturer for ingredients.
Authenticity & Disclaimer
Authenticity & Disclaimer
All fragrances are 100% genuine and sourced from original retail bottles. This is an independent decant service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the brand.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
Not intended for use on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. This is not a cosmetic product.
Warning:
Flammable liquid and vapor., May cause an allergic skin reaction., Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Use only in well-ventilated areas., Avoid spraying on skin, hair, or clothing. For olfactory/aromatic use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
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