Taurus By Shams Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2024

At a glance

Is Taurus By Shams Perfumes worth trying?

TAURUS by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a Leather fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, cinnamon, white floral with Apricot, Cinnamon, Jasmine

The first impression

TAURUS by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a Leather fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. TAURUS was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Margherita Carini. Top notes are Apricot and Cinnamon; middle notes are Jasmine and Ylang Ylang; base notes are Cedarwood and Leather.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
cinnamon 85%
white floral 70%
warm spicy 60%
fruity 50%
leather 40%
yellow floral 35%
sweet 30%
animalic 25%
powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Margherita Carini

Margherita Carini

Margherita Carini is a perfumer whose work spans several fragrance houses. She has created scents for Affinessence, Al Majed Oud, and Aurora Scents. Her catalog includes Safran-neroli, Noir, and zodiac-themed fragrances for BY SHAMS PERFUMES. Her compositions often blend floral, spicy, and woody notes.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Apricot Apricot
Cinnamon Cinnamon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cedarwood Cedarwood
Leather Leather

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Taurus By Shams Perfumes

Essence

The Sovereign commands with quiet assurance, their authority innate rather than imposed. Taurus mirrors this regal poise-apricot and cinnamon suggest generosity, while cedarwood and leather underscore unwavering resolve. This is a fragrance for those who rule without raising their voice.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is timeless: cashmere sweaters, tailored trousers, perhaps a signet ring. The jasmine and ylang-ylang in Taurus reflect their preference for elegance without ostentation. They favor quality over trends, their aesthetic as enduring as the fragrance’s leather base.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in stewardship, not domination. Like the apricot’s sweetness tempered by cinnamon’s spice, they balance compassion with discipline. Their strength lies in discernment, knowing when to yield and when to stand firm.

Relationships

They attract loyalty effortlessly, though their standards are high. Romantic partners find solace in their constancy, but may chafe at their stubbornness. Their inner circle is small, curated over decades like a well-aged cedar chest.

Lifestyle

Their days are structured-morning tea in a favorite cup, evenings spent by a fire. Taurus is their evening armor, a scent for negotiations and quiet triumphs. They move through the world with the gravity of a planet in orbit.

Shadow

Their steadfastness can calcify into rigidity. The leather in Taurus warns of this: supple now, but prone to hardening if unchecked. They must remember that even monarchs must adapt.

Conclusion

Taurus is a crown in liquid form. It doesn’t shout; it simply endures, a testament to the Sovereign’s art of ruling-over realms, over others, and most crucially, over oneself.