Lubin · 2019
Sarmate
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Mixed
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Sarmate by Lubin is a fragrance for women and men. Sarmate was launched in 2019. Sarmate was created by Thomas Fontaine and Delphine Thierry. Top notes are Davana, Nutmeg and Angelica; middle notes are Myrrh, Indian Saffron and Styrax; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Atlas Cedar. At the end of the Roman Empire, the Sarmatians were on the front line of every battle, exposed, solid, and fearless. Their glittering metal armor protected them and their mounts from enemy arrows, making them almost invincible. This wall of metal giants would then slowly move towards the enemy. The smell of sweat and leather from the horses combined with the scent of heady balms used to make their manes shine. Then the cavalry would charge, making a formidable noise, carried along by an irresistible and devastating force.
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Lubin was founded in Paris in 1798 and is one of the oldest continuously-operating French perfume houses, a heritage rank shared with Houbigant, Molinard and 4711. The modern line pairs that heritage lineage with contemporary compositions: the Idole rum-and-leather (reformulated 2005), the resinous incense of Akkad, and Kismet's bourbon vanilla and rose. The 15 live pieces on Scendira average .05 and span a tight $150-$216 (average $171), full niche band. Standout live pieces: Idole ($216,.35, spiced rum, leather, warm orange peel), Akkad ($216,.34, smoky amber incense with sweet vanilla warmth), Itasca ($150,.29, fresh pine and smoky juniper with citrus bite), Kismet ($196,.22, warm amber and vanilla with resinous rose petals), and Black Jade ($150,.20, soft rose and jasmine, green herbs, warm spice). Best read as a heritage-French-niche entry: Idole and Akkad are the anchors; both are Lubin at its most cited.
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