Marissa Zappas 2024 EDP

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Carnival of Souls

by Marissa Zappas

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Marissa Zappas Carnival of Souls is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Marissa Zappas. Marissa Zappas's Carnival of Souls carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and deliberately unsettling, Carnival of Souls is a masterpiece for those who dare to dabble in the strange and beautiful. It's not for everyone, but if it clicks, it's an instant signature.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Carnival of Souls 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:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it adaptable, but the distinctive, somewhat 'haunted' character might be too much for some office environments. It shines on a date due to its intriguing and sensual nature, and is fine for casual wear, especially in colder weather. It's too complex and intimate for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Carnival of Souls opens with a creamy, almost lactonic sweetness, like whipped cream infused with delicate mimosa and a hint of saffron. As it settles, a vintage, powdery violet emerges, intertwined with a gentle, smoky incense. The dry down reveals a subtle, earthy patchouli and warm amber, all wrapped in a soft, musky embrace, creating a peculiar yet captivating aura.

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