Wolfsbane

Wolfsbane by Parfums Quartana is an intensely atmospheric, darkly poetic fragrance that draws you into a deep forest at night, where earth, spice, and animalic depth merge into a singular olfactory journey. It opens with a sharp, medicinal greenness and a dense aromatic density, featuring fig leaf, absinthe, and castoreum that quickly settle into a lush, resinous, and slightly sweet base. The scent is boldly confrontational—earthy, spicy, and richly enveloping—with truffle and vetiver anchoring a foundation that feels both primal and orchestrated. Over time, it transforms into a layered, velvety blend of sweet vanilla-like benzoin, warm sandalwood, and a creamy, gourmand-like floral that recalls candied pistachio and tuberose soaked in absinthe. The performance is extraordinary: it lingers for hours, projecting strongly at first before fading to a persistent, intimate sillage. While it shares a kinship with Tom Ford's Black Orchid in its dark, gourmand core, Wolfsbane carves its own identity with greater earthiness and green sharpness, making it feel more organic and wild. It is best worn in autumn or winter, particularly at night, as its richness and intensity are most appreciated in cooler, darker settings.