Clue Perfumery 2023 EDP

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With the Candlestick

by Laura Oberwetter

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Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Laura Oberwetter. With the Candlestick opens with Cinnamon Leaf and Cherry, settles into a heart of Castoreum, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Candle Wax. Clue Perfumery's With the Candlestick carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent. It's a masterpiece for those seeking gothic church vibes and unique smoky-cherry wax, but a hard pass if you can't stomach barbecue sauce or a bit of religious trauma with your fragrance.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Unique
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With the Candlestick Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for close-quarter settings, but the unique, smoky-waxy character makes it more suited for evening wear, dates, or formal events where you want to make a statement. The general consensus is that it's a cold-weather, night-time scent, which limits its casual and sport appeal.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opening with a potent blast of cinnamon leaf and a dark, boozy cherry, With the Candlestick immediately sets a mysterious tone. As it settles, the heart emerges with rich incense and a subtle leathery castoreum, evoking ancient chapels and flickering shadows. The base deepens into a realistic candle wax accord, entwined with a clean musk, creating an atmospheric scent that's both eerie and oddly comforting.

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