Astrophil & Stella 2024 Extrait

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In Extremis

by Giuseppe Imprezzabile

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Astrophil & Stella In Extremis is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Giuseppe Imprezzabile. In Extremis opens with Angelica, Mastic, Birch, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Musk, Magnolia, Osmanthus, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, Oud, and Patchouli. Astrophil & Stella's In Extremis carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive scent that's far from a crowd-pleaser. Some find it a masterpiece of dark luxury with incredible performance; others dismiss it as an ashtray or complain about its supposed fleeting nature. Definitely try before you buy, as impressions vary wildly.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
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In Extremis Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, dark accords make it less suitable for office wear. This is a dramatic scent, perfect for evening dates or formal events where its unique character can truly shine, though some find it too challenging for everyday casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

In Extremis plunges you into a shadowy realm of smoky leather and ancient woods. Birch and galbanum introduce a green-bitter edge, like a hidden shoemaker's workshop. As it settles, gentle florals of osmanthus and magnolia emerge, softening the intense, almost church-like incense. The base grounds the composition in deep oud, vetiver, and earthy oakmoss, creating a complex, dark, and sensual experience with a hint of contemplative amber.

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