ennui-noir

Ennui-Noir by Filippo Sorcinelli presents a soft, powdery vanilla with a cool, herbal base dominated by lavender, vetiver, and subtle patchouli. The opening features clean, aromatic lavender and myrtle, layered over a faintly sweet, creamy heliotrope and vanilla. As it develops, the scent becomes more earthy and woody, with a subtle camphor-like quality that gives it a slightly medicinal, almost resinous depth. This evolves into a gauzy, linear composition that remains restrained and consistent rather than transformative. The performance is long-lasting, with moderate sillage that feels intimate rather than bold. It's perceived as unisex, though many reviewers note it leans feminine due to its smooth, slightly sweet texture, reminiscent of vanilla-dusted paper, bubblegum, or soft heliotrope. Some find it inspired by a calmer version of LADDM, while others compare it to lighter designer fragrances like Libre or L'Air du Desert Marocain, praising its wearable elegance and subtle complexity. The fragrance is not dark or dramatic; instead, it feels approachable, modern, and gentle – an accessible, quietly refined oriental fougere with a soft gourmand edge that avoids cloying sweetness.