FRAGRANCE DU BOIS
PM

2021

PERFUMER
Shadi Samra

Tuberose
Leather
Juniper
Floral Notes
Cardamom
Patchouli
Orris
Labdanum
Benzoin
Lemon
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Amber

‘A true “Power Scent” which harks back to the heady days when perfumes could be made with real and powerful ingredients and not guided by budgets and constraints, a new signature scent in the world of haute perfumery. Embracing clean, spicy junipers, smoky cedarwood and notes of fresh Secret Florals that are exclusive to Fragrance Du Bois.. With a potent pop of the sweetest patchouli and the essence of comforting orris forming the base, this is a scent for those who like to indulge in the best of everything. PM was developed by our master in the world of modern perfumery Shadi Samra for legendary music and film producer Michael Blakey’ – Fragrance du Bois

PM is a collaborative effort between Fragrance du Bois and Producer Michael and perfumer Shadi Samra (who also did New York 5th Avenue for the brand) really went all out with this one.

It has one of the strongest openings I’ve ever encountered in a niche perfume. There’s a chalky, dusty lavender to my nose, sparkling juniper and mostly, leather. Strong aromatic leather that I think can be hard to pull off for some wearers.

A lot is happening here and I’d say PM is one of the most complex Fragrance du Bois releases. To my nose the mid goes to a iris-tuberose, almost creamy center that has a distinct fruity tinge. I smelled something akin to osmanthus (peachy leather) or fig in PM (although Shadi Samra confirmed me to be wrong).

PM is bordering on daring and it’s definitely a statement maker befitting Producer Michael’s energy. I’m not too big on strong leather scents, so it’s not my favorite, but if that’s what you’re looking for and you want extreme peformance, look no further. In my testing I smelled this on my skin after 20 hours.

Sidenote: Goldfield & Bank released Purple Suede, another lavender-leather scent not long after PM and that one is (while still strong) a lot less extreme.