Sorce A Light In The Attic | Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml/10ml)
100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser.

Overview

Fragrance Family: Smoky / Woody
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Style: Smoky, resinous, woody, sweet, autumnal and atmospheric
Best For: Autumn evenings, cosy occasions, lovers of smoky vanilla fragrances
Season: Autumn/Winter 

Fragrance Notes

Notes: Dry vanilla, smoke, fallen leaves, suede, juniper leaf, almond, resins, a hint of maple syrup.

What It Smells Like

A Light in the Attic opens with cool autumn air, fallen leaves and a noticeable veil of smoke. Juniper leaf gives the opening a green, aromatic edge, while the smoke creates a dry, slightly dusty quality. The effect is atmospheric rather than simply smelling of a bonfire, evoking an old autumn landscape with something quietly burning in the distance.

As it develops, suede, almond and resins become more apparent. The suede gives the fragrance a worn, tactile quality, while the resins add warmth and depth beneath the smoky leaves. Maple syrup introduces sweetness, although its prominence varies considerably between wearers. Some find the maple immediately dominant, while others experience the fragrance as much more balanced between smoke, leaves, resin and vanilla.

In the drydown, dry vanilla becomes more prominent, softening the smoke and resin without removing their darker character. The maple syrup adds a gentle gourmand sweetness, while suede and the lingering autumnal facets keep the fragrance from becoming a straightforward sweet vanilla. Recent reviews describe the drydown as a woody vanilla with lingering smoke, while others compare the overall effect to an old candle, fallen leaves and a weathered interior.

Overall, the fragrance feels like a forgotten autumn room, filled with fallen leaves, cold smoke, worn suede, resin and a softly sweet vanilla-maple glow.

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