Black Oregano turned out to be different from what I had imagined. It’s not dark, not damp, and I’m genuinely glad it isn’t grassy. The first thing I notice is a burst of spices - cardamom and slightly bitter oregano. Not a hint of greenery; everything is very restrained. Next comes rosemary - sharp and pungent, almost camphor-like. And fresh, leathery vetiver. Gradually, the oregano becomes softer, like a spice from a glass jar. The last thing that lingers on the skin is an ethereal, resinous blend of oud and labdanum... And there’s something else that makes you inhale the scent more deeply - and afterward, it’s easier to breathe.

Black Oregano
Country: France
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
With Black Oregano, Atelier Materi reimagines the aromatic intensity through a striking composition built around oregano, a rare and unexpected raw material that unveils its wild richness and elusive depth. From the very first notes, a sharp burst of lime, cardamom, and rosemary strikes with dazzling freshness. At the heart, the warmth rises. Oregano unfolds its aromatic facets, wrapped in the creamy texture of Australian sandalwood and the smoky elegance of vetiver, adding depth and tension. As it settles, the fragrance deepens. The trail turns darker, denser. Indonesian patchouli, cistus labdanum, and oud wood ground the blend in a woody, leathery sensuality.
85 /100
(1 review) 5 SPRAYS (8-Hour Scent Trail)
Strong Standard | Optimized for 8 Hours
Vibes
AromaticResinousLeatherySpicyPatchouliBitter
Notes
Top Notes
Cardamom EssenceRosemary EssenceLime Peru Essence
Middle Notes
Oregano EssenceHaitian Vetiver EssenceAustralian Sandalwood Essence
Base Notes
Indonesian Patchouli EssenceOud EssenceLeatherCistus Labdanum Absolute
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