Midnight Mass
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Hold your breath and count to four
Pinky swears don't work no more
Footsteps down the hallway floor
Getting closer to my door
I was alive but now I'm singing

The opening with its softly glowing incense is curious: it has a festive-ceremonial undertone, but lack any serene pompousness. Festivity in a manger? Not bright, more in the somber side but at the same time not really dark at all.

The drydown adds a warm, nutty and buttery creaminess, whilst maintaining the incense all the time. The base adds woodsy undertones, with cedar and whiffs of teakwood.

I get moderate sillage, limited projection and nine hours of longevity on my skin.

A Christmas-night-inspired ultra-smooth creation that is superbly blended but with the dominant incense being too linear at times. 3.25/5.