Eris Parfums - Mx.

Earlier this year, Eris Parfums released the fragrance Mx., a woody spicy offering.  I was fortunate enough to have Nir Guy of Perfumology (King of Prussia, PA) send me a sample of this gem.  Can you tell where this review is headed?  Here’s another clue – I ordered a full bottle the day after I first tested it.

The creative and intellectual concept behind this fragrance is the interplay between traditionally feminine and masculine notes (although it should be noted this juice contains no florals) in celebration of  “gender neutral” in the fragrance community.  If you’re a member of any fragrance group, I’m sure you’ve seen over and over the comment that scent is and should be genderless.  The global trend to more acceptance of gender-neutrality is something the fragrance community has embraced for some time.  As further evidence of this stance, this juice is simply titled Mx.; the accepted gender neutral title.

Mx. opens and immediately lets you know this journey will be something different.  A bright ginger and saffron greet you with a lightness laid against the warmth of the black pepper and frankincense.  I also get hints of a smooth sandalwood and rich, heady cedar.  As the juice wears, a bright vetiver and clean patchouli add complexity to the fragrance.  As the fragrance begins its drydown, Eris treats us to an ever so  lightly sweetened base which echoes back an earthy-woody feel and an animalic note that is alluring and sensual.

Mx. wears on me for roughly 8 hours with light to moderate projection.

Notes: indian ginger, black pepper, saffron, olibanum, australian sandalwood, virginian cedar, haitian vetiver, patchouli, benzoin, birch, cacao pod, castoreum

Perfumer: Antoine Lie