RaspberryOpens with
RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Agonist · Sold as unisex
Dark Saphir
A quiet evening in Stockholm, where the air is crisp and the city softens under a layer of fog.
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Dark SaphirHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Dark Saphir by Agonist, launched in 2013, is a fragrance that captures the essence of Nordic melancholy and beauty. The composition opens with fresh raspberry and aromatic spices, giving way to a heart of violet leaf, black pepper, cumin, and peach, which create an intriguing tension between freshness and warmth. At its core, Dark Saphir features rose, geranium, carnation, iris, jasmine, and orchid, providing a floral bouquet that is both rich and delicate. The base notes of oud, patchouli, olibanum, guaiac wood, vanilla, tonka bean, and labdanum ground the fragrance in a warm, woody, and spicy amalgamation. This complex interplay of notes makes Dark Saphir feel like a journey through a Swedish landscape, from crisp dawn to twilight.
Apply Dark Saphir with two sprays to capture its full complexity. The fresh spicy opening fades within an hour, but the rich floral heart and woody base notes continue to evolve throughout the day. It's best for cooler weather when you want a scent that develops over time rather than projecting strongly from afar.
Fig. 01 — Dark Saphir, Agonist
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Fabrice Pellegrin
The Mediterranean dreamerFabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.
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