Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesamberambraromecardamomcarrot seedscastoreumcedarwoodcinnamoncuminfreesiaincenseorangepeachrosesandalwoodtonka beansturkish rosevanillaylang-ylang
Tags
#powdery
#sexy
Style
unisex
Twilight to moonlight in an ancient city. Cumin, peach and cedarwood in an intimate embrace, summoning the smell of skin seasoned by passion.Turkish rose surrenders to a velvety bed of amber, patchouli and sandalwood. For lovers of Féminité du Bois, the groundbreaking niche perfume created by Christopher Sheldrake with Pierre Bourdon.
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This suits an evening when conversation slows and proximity matters more than spectacle. Peach softens the dry cedarwood, while cumin adds a bodily warmth: a fragrance that feels at home beside the collar of a dark, softly worn jacket.
How to wear
The amber, sandalwood and warm spices suggest a natural fit for cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on the torso or neck, allowing the peach and rose to unfold against the woody base. In warmer conditions, apply more sparingly so the cumin and amber remain a subtle accent.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery woods, vintage-style richness and a little animalic warmth rather than polished sweetness. Its peach-and-cedarwood contrast will appeal to admirers of Féminité du Bois, while cumin, rose and amber add a more intimate, spicy dimension.
Release year
2025
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for unconventional compositions that balance spare woody structures with incense, spice and unexpected contrasts. His work on the original Comme des Garçons fragrance and Comme des Garçons 2 helped define the house’s experimental olfactory identity. In Nightfall in the City of Kings, his vocabulary takes a warmer, more tactile form through cedarwood, cumin, peach and an ambery base.
Mystikum’s story
Mystikum connects the glamour of the 1920s with contemporary individuality. Its revival of a historical perfume name extends to jewel-toned, Art Deco-inspired bottles, while collaborations with distinctive perfumers give its nostalgic imagery a modern olfactory expression.
Nightfall in the City of Kings’s concept
Nightfall in the City of Kings imagines twilight giving way to moonlight in an unnamed ancient city. Fruity spice, Turkish rose and warm woods translate that transition into an intimate, skin-like composition. The boutique description draws an olfactory connection to Féminité du Bois, placing peach and cedarwood within a richly textured, sensual setting.
Extra info
Despite its heritage-inspired presentation, Nightfall in the City of Kings is a modern creation, not a reissue of the historical Scherk Mystikum perfume. Its unusually detailed note list includes carrot seed, Turkish rose absolute, Ambrarome absolute and castoreum absolute.
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Notesamberambraromecardamomcarrot seedscastoreumcedarwoodcinnamoncuminfreesiaincenseorangepeachrosesandalwoodtonka beansturkish rosevanillaylang-ylang
Tags
#powdery
#sexy
Style
unisex
Twilight to moonlight in an ancient city. Cumin, peach and cedarwood in an intimate embrace, summoning the smell of skin seasoned by passion.Turkish rose surrenders to a velvety bed of amber, patchouli and sandalwood. For lovers of Féminité du Bois, the groundbreaking niche perfume created by Christopher Sheldrake with Pierre Bourdon.
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This suits an evening when conversation slows and proximity matters more than spectacle. Peach softens the dry cedarwood, while cumin adds a bodily warmth: a fragrance that feels at home beside the collar of a dark, softly worn jacket.
How to wear
The amber, sandalwood and warm spices suggest a natural fit for cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on the torso or neck, allowing the peach and rose to unfold against the woody base. In warmer conditions, apply more sparingly so the cumin and amber remain a subtle accent.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to powdery woods, vintage-style richness and a little animalic warmth rather than polished sweetness. Its peach-and-cedarwood contrast will appeal to admirers of Féminité du Bois, while cumin, rose and amber add a more intimate, spicy dimension.
Release year
2025
The nose
Mark Buxton is known for unconventional compositions that balance spare woody structures with incense, spice and unexpected contrasts. His work on the original Comme des Garçons fragrance and Comme des Garçons 2 helped define the house’s experimental olfactory identity. In Nightfall in the City of Kings, his vocabulary takes a warmer, more tactile form through cedarwood, cumin, peach and an ambery base.
Mystikum’s story
Mystikum connects the glamour of the 1920s with contemporary individuality. Its revival of a historical perfume name extends to jewel-toned, Art Deco-inspired bottles, while collaborations with distinctive perfumers give its nostalgic imagery a modern olfactory expression.
Nightfall in the City of Kings’s concept
Nightfall in the City of Kings imagines twilight giving way to moonlight in an unnamed ancient city. Fruity spice, Turkish rose and warm woods translate that transition into an intimate, skin-like composition. The boutique description draws an olfactory connection to Féminité du Bois, placing peach and cedarwood within a richly textured, sensual setting.
Extra info
Despite its heritage-inspired presentation, Nightfall in the City of Kings is a modern creation, not a reissue of the historical Scherk Mystikum perfume. Its unusually detailed note list includes carrot seed, Turkish rose absolute, Ambrarome absolute and castoreum absolute.
Also featured in
Cosy ComfortFor Your Partner