Black Addiction Café De Parfum by Café de Parfum

Black Addiction Café De Parfum

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2018

At a glance

Is Black Addiction Café De Parfum worth trying?

Black Addiction by Café de Parfum is a Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, aromatic, warm spicy with Violet, Mandarin Orange, Birch
woody aromatic warm spicy

The first impression

Black Addiction by Café de Parfum is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Black Addiction was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Saruj Tangtaratorn. Top notes are Violet and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Birch and Cypress; base notes are Patchouli, Chocolate, Cedar, Myrrh and Vetiver.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
aromatic 85%
warm spicy 70%
patchouli 60%
leather 50%
violet 40%
earthy 35%
powdery 30%
smoky 25%
amber 20%

The perfumer behind it

Saruj Tangtaratorn

Saruj Tangtaratorn

Saruj Tangtaratorn is a Thai perfumer known for his work with Café de Parfum and Proad. His creations for Café de Parfum, such as Ashura and Black Addiction, explore rich, gourmand coffee accords. For Proad, he has composed fragrances like Amarin and La Scala, which reflect a modern, artistic approach to perfumery.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Violet Violet
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Birch Birch
Cypress Cypress

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Chocolate Chocolate
Cedar Cedar
Myrrh Myrrh
Vetiver Vetiver

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Black Addiction Café De Parfum

Essence

The Mystic seeks depth, transformation, and hidden truths. Black Addiction Café De Parfum embodies this journey with its smoky, resinous layers. The violet and mandarin orange top notes deceive with fleeting brightness before yielding to birch and cypress-a descent into shadow. The chocolate and myrrh base whispers of alchemy, mirroring the Mystic's quest for transcendence.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in dark, textured fabrics-velvet, aged leather, and raw silk. Their jewelry is talismanic, often antique or esoteric. The fragrance's smoky vetiver and patchouli resonate in their preference for rich, enigmatic textures.

Philosophy & Values

They value intuition above dogma, seeing life as a series of symbols to decipher. The scent's interplay of citrus and smoke reflects their belief in duality: light cannot exist without darkness. They are drawn to the liminal, much like the perfume's elusive chocolate accord.

Relationships

They attract those hungry for depth, though their intensity can intimidate. Romantic partners must navigate layers as complex as the fragrance's base. Friends are few but fiercely loyal, bonded by shared exploration of the unseen.

Lifestyle

Midnight walks and candlelit libraries are their sanctuaries. They journal obsessively, seeking patterns in the chaos, just as the scent weaves cedar and myrrh into a cohesive whole.

Shadow

Their fascination with the obscure can lead to isolation. The perfume's birch note-sharp and medicinal-hints at the price of too much solitude.

Conclusion

Black Addiction is an olfactory ritual, a bridge between worlds. Like the Mystic, it demands patience but rewards with revelations.

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