by Lubin
Epidor is a softly luminous, honeyed floral with a delicate plummy sweetness and a smooth, powdery base. It opens with a bright, airy wave of white florals—jasmine and orange blossom—mingled subtly with a hint of plum and a whisper of citrus that lingers beneath the surface. The sweetness unfolds gently: vanilla and tonka bean form a creamy, warm base that smolders faintly under a tender layer of coumarin and soft woods. Though not overtly gourmand, the fragrance feels deeply nostalgic—its perfume-like character evokes vintage orientals of the 1980s, particularly Dior Poison, but rendered in a softer, more wearable form. The dry-down reveals a quietly potent, skin-scent intimacy, with a distant sandalwood warmth and an undercurrent of honeyed powder that gives it a delicate, almost whisper-like elegance. While some note the lifeless weight of synthetic powdery dryness, many find the scent compelling—its ever-shifting balance between floral brightness, soft fruit, and creamy sweetness makes it feel like a vintage perfume worn in modern time. It presents best as a personal, intimate fragrance, secret and sophisticated, best suited for spring through early autumn and day-to-night wear.