Tra.ce. Scentologia

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2021

At a glance

Is Tra.ce. Scentologia worth trying?

Tra.ce.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, aromatic, oud with Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Coriander

The first impression

Tra.ce. by Scentologia is a fragrance for women and men. Tra.ce. was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Kevin Mathys. Top notes are Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Orris Root; base notes are Cedar and Cade oil.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
aromatic 85%
oud 70%
fresh spicy 60%
iris 50%
rose 40%
citrus 35%
powdery 30%
floral 25%
earthy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Kevin Mathys

Kevin Mathys

Kevin Mathys is a perfumer with a broad portfolio including Wood White for Al Majed Oud, Blanc and Noir for Bachs, and Oud Gone Wild for Bin Jakob. He also created Caspian Cherry and Patchouli Of The Underworld for Electimuss, Voyage À Paris for Fragrance Du Bois, and Kajal Iii for Kajal. His work spans woody, fruity, and oriental themes.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bulgarian Rose Bulgarian Rose
Bergamot Bergamot
Coriander Coriander

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Orris Root Orris Root

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Cedar Cedar
Cade oil Cade oil

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Tra.ce. Scentologia

Essence

Tra.ce. embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of hidden truths and transcendental experiences. The fragrance's interplay of Bulgarian rose and oud suggests a journey between the earthly and the divine, where floral delicacy meets the depth of sacred wood. They are drawn to the liminal spaces where opposites converge, finding beauty in the tension between light and shadow.

Style & Aesthetic

Their aesthetic is richly layered, favoring textures that whisper of antiquity and ritual. Velvety fabrics, hand-carved wood, and tarnished silver adorn their space, each piece holding a story. The scent's cedar and cade oil base grounds their mystique in something tangible, a reminder that even the ethereal must touch earth.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the alchemy of transformation, seeing potential in decay and rebirth. The orris root's powdery elegance speaks to their reverence for ephemeral beauty, while the oud's intensity mirrors their commitment to depth over superficiality. Every moment is a ceremony to them.

Relationships

They attract those who crave initiation into deeper emotional or spiritual realms. Their connections are intense but fleeting, like the fragrance's sillage-lingering powerfully before dissolving into memory. Romantic partners often feel both cherished and mystified by their enigmatic presence.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small rituals: morning meditation with bergamot tea, journaling by candlelight. Evenings might find them in dimly lit libraries or underground music venues, chasing the thrill of the obscure. The scent's coriander spark reflects their appetite for the unconventional.

Shadow

Their obsession with the arcane can isolate them, leaving others feeling shut out of their inner world. The rose's thorns emerge when their search for meaning becomes a retreat from human connection, leaving them adrift in self-made mysteries.

Conclusion

Tra.ce. is an olfactory sigil for those who walk between worlds. Like the fragrance's balance of rose and oud, the Mystic thrives where tenderness meets tenacity, forever tracing the invisible threads that bind the material to the sublime.