- Salem Sixteen92 for women and men:
Salem by Sixteen92 is an alluring unisex fragrance that was introduced in 2014, though its production has seemingly been discontinued. This scent is a captivating blend that draws you into a mysterious world.
main accords
smoky
leather
woody
warm spicy
amber
The fragrance unfolds with a symphony of notes. The initial spritz reveals a dominant clove note, offering a somewhat sweet and semi - cheerful aroma, reminiscent of a Yankee candle store, which might give an unexpected Christmas - y feel at first sniff. However, as time passes, the scent evolves. The sweetness in the clove gradually fades, making way for wisps of what can be described as "bonfire smoke," though some might perceive it more as the standard smoke from a wood - burning fireplace chimney. This transition brings the fragrance into a more autumnal realm, like early - mid November.
The heart of Salem features a combination of damp leaves, church incense, and Italian leather. The damp leaves add an earthy, organic touch, as if you're walking through a forest where the ground is covered in decaying foliage. The church incense note is realistic at the start, imbuing the scent with a sense of solemnity and mystery, as if you've entered an old, stone chapel. But as the fragrance develops, this incense note takes on a slightly more head - shop - like quality. The Italian leather note, which is a signature of Sixteen92, is initially acrid, running in an acid - like direction. It has a faint fattiness to it, similar to the underside of leather dotted with coagulated animal fat. However, with age, this leather note becomes smooth and sharp in all the right places.
Dry birch wood and clove bud absolute further enrich the composition. The dry birch wood note brings to mind the smell of old, unfinished wood, like that found in 19th - century homes, adding a sense of nostalgia and warmth. The clove bud absolute, while present from the beginning, works in harmony with the other notes, adding a spicy dimension that lingers throughout the fragrance's development.
Fragrance Notes
1.Leather 2.Birch 3.Smoke 4.Incense 5.Clove 6.Dry Wood
Finally, the base is rounded off with bonfire smoke, which gives the scent a smoky, lingering finish. The overall effect of Salem is insanely atmospheric. It truly conjures up the image of stumbling upon an old stone chapel in the middle of a wind - whipped New England forest, with dry leaves swirling around your ankles. It's a fragrance that is properly moody and almost cartoonishly witchy, making it a unique and memorable choice for those who appreciate scents with a story and a strong, evocative character.
