January Scent Project 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Smolderose Spray

by John Biebel

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January Scent Project Smolderose Spray is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by John Biebel. Smolderose Spray opens with Bergamot and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Black Elder, Rose, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Smoke, Oud, Patchouli, and Labdanum. January Scent Project's Smolderose Spray carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and bold, Smolderose is a challenging, artistic take on rose that you'll either adore for its uniqueness or find utterly unwearable. It's a statement, not a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Feminine
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Smolderose Spray 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
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With eternal longevity and strong sillage, this scent commands attention, making it less suitable for a quiet office but perfect for a memorable date or an evening event. Its unique and somewhat challenging character also makes it an interesting choice for casual wear for those who dare.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Smolderose ignites with a tart, almost jammy rose, brightened by bergamot and a whisper of frankincense. The heart unveils a complex interplay of a rich, deep rose with smoky nuances and the curious marine salinity of sea shells. As it settles, a warm, earthy base of oud, labdanum, and patchouli grounds the composition, maintaining its enigmatic, smoldering character from start to finish.

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