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Shem (Parfum)

2021

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Versions Timeline

2021

Shem (Original Release)

Price Range
$665

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Perfumers

Lucas Sieuzac

"Shem is a dark, opulent floral-amber fragrance with a pronounced leathery character. The opening combines spicy cardamom with Turkish rose and geranium, creating a vivid and assertive first impression. Osmanthus, amber, and cypriol form a smoky, earthy heart that gives the composition depth and tension. Elemi and vetiver add resinous and green-woody facets before the fragrance settles into leather. Its character is bold, sophisticated, and deliberately intense rather than light or understated. Shem is designed as a unisex extrait-style fragrance with strong presence and a luxurious drydown."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sophisticated
Powerful
Mysterious
Luxurious
Confident
Sensual

Occasions

Formal
Dinner
Date
Night Out
Cocktail Party

Fun Facts

Shem was launched in 2021.

The standard bottle size is 50 ml.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyFloralResinousEarthyLeatheryWoody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

cardamom
turkish rose
geranium
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

osmanthus
amber
cypriol
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

elemi
vetiver
leather

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Shem is generally experienced as a bold, dark, leather-forward floral amber. The spicy rose opening develops into a smoky, earthy phase centered on cypriol before reaching a rich leathery and resinous drydown. Its richness, complexity, and performance are widely appreciated, while the smoky cypriol and intense leather facets can be challenging for some wearers.”

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