There is a moment, when exploring the world of perfumery, where beauty ceases to be enough. You begin your journey like everyone else—drawn to things that smell nice : the citrus that sparkles, the rose that comforts, the amber that seduces. But as your nose matures, as your senses sharpen and your curiosity deepens, something begins to shift. You start craving not beauty , but truth . You want scent that tells a story, even if it’s not a pretty one. That is the moment you fa

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