Subliminal

Built around some of the rarest material in modern perfumery — Nepali fossilized amber absolute, Chinese oud, and three types of sacred boswellia resin — this reads as deep, resinous, and quietly ancient.

Italian bergamot lifts the first minutes with a clean flicker of light, while mastic and vintage pine bring a green, almost medicinal edge. Then the frankincense resins settle in, warm and sweet, tipping the whole thing into lit-censer territory. Underneath, something stranger is happening: shiitake and porcini mushroom absolutes open a damp, earthen, faintly umami shadow, the smell of forest floor after rain, grounding the sweetness with something primal. Balsam peru and tolu close it out slow and sticky, nearly edible. It suits long winter evenings, late rituals, rooms lit by candle rather than lamp — any moment that feels sacred without being solemn.

Notes: Nepali Fossilized Amber Absolute, Chinese Oud, Omani Boswelia Sacra Absolute, Omani Boswelia Serrata, Somali Boswelia Serrata Absolute, Iranian Khanjuk Mastic Resin, Balsam Peru & Isla De Tolu Givaudan Vintage Pine, Italian Bergamot, Shiitake Mushroom Absolute, Porcini Mushroom Absolute

Nebiru Parfvms is an independent perfume house by perfumer Frederic Gieselbach, creating artisanal, narrative-driven fragrances that fuse classical structures with modern, experimental twists.

Centered around high-quality naturals such as precious woods, real oud, nuanced resins, and expressive florals, the compositions are known for their texture, depth, and strong performance.

Shared in small batches and cultivated primarily within enthusiast communities, Nebiru is a connoisseur’s brand for collectors seeking complex, story-rich perfumery beyond mainstream luxury.

• Frederic Gieselbach