2022
Evening Mystique
Claude DirThe nose · 37 fragrances · also made Andy Warhol (2011)Portrait →

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Zaharoff  ·  Sold as unisex

Evening Mystique

A late-night conversation in a dimly lit room, where the scent of incense and wood creates an atmosphere of quiet intimacy.

3.49172 ratingsA polarising scent
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyaromaticpowderyambermuskyearthy
Evening Mystique

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting55% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak23%
Weak8%
Moderate15%
Long lasting44%
Eternal11%
SillageIntimate32% say strong or enormous
Intimate39%
Moderate29%
Strong24%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine59%
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Unisex22%
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Feminine19%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Evening Mystique by Zaharoff was launched in 2022 and created by perfumer Claude Dir. This fragrance opens with the earthy warmth of carrot seeds and coriander, setting a grounded yet mysterious tone. The heart blends incense and rose, adding an aromatic complexity that cuts through sweetness with woody notes like cypress and juniper berries. The base is rich with vetiver, patchouli, cedar, musk, and ambergris, creating a warm, enveloping embrace that lingers long after the initial spritz.

How to wear it

Apply Evening Mystique to pulse points for a slow build-up that unfolds over time. The earthy top notes dissipate quickly, but the rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so give it some time before you reassess its presence on your skin.

Fig. 01 — Evening Mystique, Zaharoff

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03 · The nose

Claude Dir

From Curious to Kim Kardashian

Claude Dir is a Master Perfumer at Mane who began his career at Quest before moving to Givaudan, building a reputation for creative, distinctive compositions.

37fragrances

Designer Zaharoff

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.49/ 5 · 172 ratings

A polarising scent: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 31%.

Love45%
Like14%
OK9%
Dislike7%
Hate24%
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