Sorce Dreaming Of Evil | Fragrance Samples UK

Fragrance Sample (1ml / 2ml / 5ml/10ml) 100% genuine fragrance decanted into a UV-sterilised glass atomiser. Overview Fragrance Family: Amber / Woody / Gourmand / Oud Concentration: Extrait de Parfum Style: Dark, rich, earthy, smoky, chocolatey, resinous Best For: Evening wear, colder weather and those who enjoy dark, unconventional gourmands Season: Autumn/Winter Fragrance Notes Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Benzoin, Cocoa, Oud, Tree Moss, Dark Woods What It Smells Like Dreaming Evil by Sorce is a dark, richly textured gourmand that takes vanilla and cocoa into more mysterious territory. Rather than smelling like a conventional chocolate dessert, it combines dry cocoa with earthy tree moss, oud and dark woods, softened by vanilla, tonka bean and warm resins. The result is dense, atmospheric and distinctly woody, with sweetness playing a supporting role rather than taking centre stage. The opening introduces a smooth, deep vanilla sweetness, accompanied by tonka bean. There is a creamy warmth to the combination, but it quickly becomes clear that this is not a light or sugary vanilla fragrance. The sweetness is restrained, creating a soft backdrop for the darker materials that follow. As the fragrance develops, cocoa and resinous labdanum become more prominent. The cocoa has a dark, dry character rather than the sweetness of milk chocolate, while labdanum and benzoin bring a balsamic richness. Together, they create a warm, almost syrupy depth that gives the fragrance its distinctive dark gourmand quality. In the dry-down, oud, tree moss and dark woods take over, grounding the composition with an earthy, woody character. The oud adds depth and darkness, while tree moss introduces a green, slightly damp quality. Dark woods reinforce the dry, smoky impression, leaving the vanilla, tonka and cocoa lingering underneath. The overall effect is rich and substantial, with a balance of chocolate-like warmth and earthy woods. Dreaming Evil is not necessarily an easy-going gourmand. Its cocoa and oud combination can feel particularly intense, and the darker woody materials prevent it from becoming an uncomplicated sweet fragrance. Some wearers experience a deep, dark chocolate character, while others find the oud and woods more prominent. It is a fragrance where the balance between gourmand sweetness and earthy darkness is central to its appeal. Overall, the fragrance feels like dark cocoa melting into vanilla and warm resins, surrounded by damp forest moss, oud and shadowy woods. Rich, earthy and quietly menacing, it is a gourmand with a distinctly darker side. View our full collection of genuine Sorce fragrance samples