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Illuminum

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UK

Black Musk

4.2044 ratings·Unisex·Amber Oriental

Opens with Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean moves through Sandalwood, Myrrh and settles into Musk, Civet, Vanilla.

Perfumers

Michael Boadi

Main Accords

amberpowderywarm spicywoodypatchouli

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
powdery
80%
warm spicy
59%
woody
39%
patchouli
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Patchouli

Patchouli

Tolu Balsam

Tolu Balsam

Tonka Bean

Tonka Bean

Heart Notes

Myrrh

Myrrh

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Base Notes

Civet

Civet

Musk

Musk

Vanilla

Vanilla

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

35%

Summer

35%

Autumn

100%

Day

41%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

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White Lotus

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White Lotus

Floral
White Lotus

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White Lotus

Uncategorized
Wild Tobacco

Illuminum

Wild Tobacco

Woody

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Reminds Me Of

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Community

What People Think

4.20

44 imported community ratings

Reviews

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