Cyanide
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Cyanide vs. Book of Shadows
Book of Shadows wears longer on skin, while Cyanide projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cyanide | Book of Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Sharra Lamoureaux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cyanide
Almond
Floral
Aromatic
Fruity
Bitter
Nutty
Sweet
Patchouli
Book of Shadows
Leather
Smoky
Amber
Balsamic
Animalic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Oak Gall InkPaperParchment
Heart
Nerium OleanderAbsinthe
IncenseFrankincense
Base
PatchouliBitter Almond
LeatherAmberSmoke
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cyanide | Book of Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The name scares people off before they smell it. That's their loss. Cyanide doesn't smell like poison, it smells like the garden where poison grows, intoxicating white flowers.Cyanide
This isn't a crowd-pleaser. It's a statement. Specific, a little strange, with a metallic edge that fades to mystery. The kind of scent that makes people stop and ask what it is. That's the point.Book of Shadows