JORUM STUDIO
CARDUUS

2019

PERFUMER
Euan McCall

Chamomile
Honey
Tea
Marjoram
Mahogany
Clary Sage
Tobacco
Clove
Tuberose
Heliotrope
Musk
Myrtle
Rose

Very interesting notes for Carduus and an interesting scent it is.

First of all, Carduus strongly reminds me of my late grandfather’s house somehow. It has a very typical old wooden (library) scent, reminding me of heavy pre-IKEA furniture. It’s a bit herbal, but at the same time Carduus is rather sweet and spicy.

The sweet spiciness is surrounding the woodiness like a smoky cloud. I think another reason why it reminds me off that grandfather, is he would always have these liquorice-esque lozenges in a tin can; Carduus has that vibe as well.

I can not go by the notes with this one; to me there’s a booziness, a cough syrup, a heavy woodiness. I get the connectioned to a honeyed chamomile tea as well, but it’s even more herbal and stronger (boozy) than I would imagine that to be. Clove are prominent throughout.

It’s slightly out of my comfort zone, although not as green or unsweetened to the point where I would not enjoy it. To my own surprise I liked this one a lot, albeit a bit too dark and gothic as it dries. Absolutely a unique and interesting release by Jorum and I think this would be awesome on a cold Winter’s night.