Hollow Criminal Elements

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015

At a glance

Is Hollow Criminal Elements worth trying?

Hollow by Criminal Elements is a Chypre fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Spring, Fall
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
earthy, fruity, woody with Soil Tincture, Cyclamen, Black Currant

The first impression

Hollow by Criminal Elements is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Hollow was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Corey Newcombe.

What shapes the scent

earthy 100%
fruity 85%
woody 70%
floral 60%
aromatic 50%
mossy 40%
fresh 35%
aquatic 30%
ozonic 25%

The perfumer behind it

Corey Newcombe

Corey Newcombe

Corey Newcombe is a perfumer specializing in artistic and conceptual fragrances for the Criminal Elements brand. His creations include Anther, Blackwater Thistle, Fall, Hearth, Hollow, Muse, Neon, and Pyrus. Each scent explores distinct themes, often with a dark or avant-garde edge. He is known for his bold and narrative-driven compositions.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Soil Tincture Soil Tincture
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Black Currant Black Currant
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Violet Leaf Violet Leaf
Juniper Juniper
Vetiver Vetiver
Cedar Cedar
Bergamot Bergamot

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Hollow Criminal Elements

Essence

The Wanderer is forever between places, and Hollow captures this liminal spirit. Its soil tincture and oakmoss evoke untrodden paths, while cyclamen and black currant add a fleeting sweetness, like memories of home carried on the wind. This is a fragrance for those who find solace in the in-between.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layered, utilitarian clothing-waxed canvas, well-worn boots, pockets full of found objects. Their aesthetic is earthy yet poetic, mirroring the fragrance’s mossy freshness. Violet leaf and juniper lend a crispness, as if their very presence clears the air.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in movement as a form of truth. The ozonic quality of Hollow reflects their love for open skies and uncharted terrain. They value freedom above all, though their vetiver-anchored heart hints at a quiet longing for roots.

Relationships

They connect deeply but never linger. Friends and lovers are like waystations-cherished, then left behind. Their aromatic allure draws others in, but the Wanderer’s path is solitary, scented with cedar and bergamot’s bittersweet farewells.

Lifestyle

They thrive in transient spaces: train compartments, borrowed rooms, dawn-lit trails. Hollow’s aquatic whispers cling to their scarf, a reminder of rivers crossed and those yet to come. Even in cities, they move like ghosts, leaving only traces of moss and memory.

Shadow

Their restlessness can become rootlessness. The very earthiness they crave-soil, oakmoss-betrays a fear of staying too long, of being known too well. Their sillage fades as quickly as their footprints.

Conclusion

Hollow is the scent of a soul in motion, a love letter to the road. It whispers that home is not a place, but the act of seeking.