Lucifer No. 1
by Damien Bash

Dark rose and smoky incense set the scene of… hell, I suppose, judging from the name. Well, only the opening is hell. It’s very dark and heady because of the way the rose, neroli, and galbanum are used. The headiness (and darkness) doesn’t last long because after the opening the fragrance seems to move directly to the base, which is more sweet and spicy than dark and dreadful. It’s a very attractive base of vanilla and amber made spicy with a potent carnation note.

I think this is an excellent scent: I love the Gothic darkness and ominous depth of the opening, and / but the base turns everything around and creates an accord that is… serious (purgatory, perhaps?) but not really sensual. And it’s not all that intimidating… either; in fact, I find it soothing in a sort of shadowy way.

This is a scent I would strongly consider owning, but I think I admire its art than its wearability... I'm not sure where I would wear it.

4th December, 2010.

Thick ambery. Heavy rose. Unquestionably oriental. Possibly for those who are fans of aouds. Not me. Too much for my tastes.

21st June, 2009.

This strange brew is my first choice of the Lucifer series. Very gothic, ambery incense, reminiscent of a dark moonlight night, smokey vapour, polished black marble strewn with crushed flowers. Suggests a dangerous ritual.
A little goes a long way here, easy to overdo it. This is very unusual so try it before buying. Easily five stars for me. No one will confuse this with "colognes".

30th July, 2004.