The Poetry Of Longing Scent By Alexis

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is The Poetry Of Longing Scent By Alexis worth trying?

The Poetry of Longing by Scent by Alexis is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
amber, white floral, smoky with Dark Chocolate, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley

The first impression

The Poetry of Longing by Scent by Alexis is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The Poetry of Longing was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexis Karl.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
white floral 85%
smoky 70%
oud 60%
animalic 50%
warm spicy 40%
chocolate 35%
balsamic 30%
fresh 25%
nutty 20%

The perfumer behind it

Alexis Karl

Alexis Karl

Alexis Karl is an independent perfumer and the founder of the House of Cherry Bomb and Scent by Alexis. Known for bold, narrative-driven compositions, she often blends dark, gourmand, and botanical notes to create evocative scents. Her catalog includes fragrances like Immortal Beloved, Pink Haze, and Black Magick, which showcase her signature balance of intensity and intimacy.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate
Ambergris Ambergris
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Smoke Smoke
Chestnut Chestnut
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Poet Archetype: Portrait of The Poetry Of Longing Scent By Alexis

Essence

The Poet speaks the language of yearning, turning absence into art. The Poetry Of Longing's interplay of dark chocolate and oud captures this bittersweet alchemy. Like ink bleeding on parchment, the fragrance balances richness with melancholy.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor velvet jackets with slightly frayed cuffs, elegance touched by time. The chestnut and amber notes reflect their autumnal palette. Their belongings are few but meaningful - a well-worn notebook, a single perfect feather.

Philosophy & Values

They believe beauty exists in the space between having and losing. The lily-of-the-valley's fleeting white floral note embodies their reverence for transient moments. Every ending contains the seed of new creation.

Relationships

They love deeply but often from a distance. The ambergris's animalic warmth suggests passions too intense for casual connection. Partners must understand their need to sometimes dwell in solitude.

Lifestyle

Late nights are for writing by candlelight, mornings for long walks collecting impressions. The strong sillage matches their tendency to leave indelible marks on those they encounter.

Shadow

They risk drowning in their own depths. The smoke note warns of consuming fires left untended. Not every longing needs to be immortalized.

Conclusion

The Poetry Of Longing is the scent of saudade made tangible. It honors the Poet's ability to find eloquence even in silence.