Trance J.f. Schwarzlose Berlin

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2012

At a glance

Is Trance J.f. Schwarzlose Berlin worth trying?

Trance by J.F.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
rose, oud, amber with Turkish Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum

The first impression

Trance by J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Trance was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Veronique Nyberg.

What shapes the scent

rose 100%
oud 85%
amber 70%
herbal 60%
fresh spicy 50%
aromatic 40%
floral 35%
musky 30%
woody 25%
bitter 20%

The perfumer behind it

Véronique Nyberg

Véronique Nyberg

Véronique Nyberg is a French perfumer with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple brands. She has created fragrances for Armand Basi, BORNTOSTANDOUT®, Benetton, and Blumarine, among others. Her work includes Night Blue, Be My Cookie, and Mon Bouquet Blanc, showcasing versatility from gourmand to floral. Nyberg also contributed to Burdin's Les Beaux Jours and Paris Minuit.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Labdanum Labdanum
Artemisia Artemisia

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Trance J.f. Schwarzlose Berlin

Essence

The Alchemist transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Trance's bold fusion of rose, oud, and artemisia embodies this-a potion that turns contrast into harmony. They are the weaver of paradoxes, finding gold in the collision of opposites.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear structured asymmetry-tailored coats with unfinished hems, Victorian collars paired with modern minimalism. The fragrance's Turkish rose and labdanum mirror their aesthetic: opulence restrained by precision. Every detail is a calculated rebellion.

Philosophy & Values

They believe truth lies in tension, not resolution. The scent's herbal bitterness cutting through floral sweetness reflects their core tenet: growth requires discomfort. To them, beauty is not found but forged in the crucible of experimentation.

Relationships

They draw in those hungry for transformation, playing mentor and provocateur. Their love is like the fragrance's oud-intense, occasionally abrasive, but impossible to ignore. Connections are laboratories where vulnerabilities become strengths.

Lifestyle

Their studio is cluttered with alembics and sketchbooks, where failed experiments are prized as much as triumphs. The scent's aromatic freshness speaks to their process-methodical yet spontaneous, always chasing the next reaction.

Shadow

Their obsession with transmutation can lead to manipulation; their brilliance sometimes blinds them to collateral damage. The fragrance's metallic edge hints at this-a blade that both cuts and cauterizes.

Conclusion

Trance is liquid alchemy, a testament to the Alchemist's art. It proves that rose can smell like fire, and oud like silk, if one has the vision to dissolve boundaries and the patience to wait for the reaction to complete.