Novellista 2025 EDP

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Dark Mystery

by Alessandro Olmo

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Novellista Dark Mystery is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Alessandro Olmo. Dark Mystery opens with Cyclamen, Lavender, Cardamom, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Leather, Jasmine, Iris, and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oud, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Novellista's Dark Mystery carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a gothic rockstar in a bottle - edgy, dark, and polarising, but undeniably unique. It's not for everyone, but if you're a 'gothic momma' or a fan of smoky leather with a mysterious twist, prepare to be hooked. Just don't expect it to last all night.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Bold
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Dark Mystery 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and emphasis on leather and oud make it less ideal for formal settings where something lighter is often preferred. However, its unique character and moderate sillage make it surprisingly adaptable for casual wear, dates, and even the office if applied lightly, as mentioned by reviewers.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, AQUA, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CAMPHOR, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, PINENE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ROSE KETONES, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE, VANILLIN, BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, ALCOHOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Dark Mystery opens with an intriguing blend of aromatic lavender and spicy saffron and cardamom, quickly diving into a smoky, leathery heart. Orris provides a powdery, almost floral sophistication before the deep, resinous base of oud, amber, and a faint vanilla whispers on the skin. It’s an earthy, animalic journey with balsams creating a shadowy depth.

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