With the Candlestick
Clue PerfumeryExtrait de Parfum2023
Side by side
With the Candlestick vs. Blackwater Thistle
With the Candlestick wears longer on skin, while Blackwater Thistle projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| With the Candlestick | Blackwater Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Laura Oberwetter | Aelfrik Spektor, Corey Newcombe |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
With the Candlestick
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Balsamic
Cherry
Leather
Woody
Blackwater Thistle
Earthy
Green
Herbal
Mossy
Violet
Fresh
Aromatic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Cherry wineCinnamon
Earthy NotesGrassReed
Heart
Church frankincenseCandle WaxLabdanum
—Base
SmokeMusk
MossVioletThistle
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| With the Candlestick | Blackwater Thistle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This one leans architectural, not sweet. Cherry wine gives it initial body but cinnamon prevents any dessert-like drift. The frankincense and smoke carry the load after the first hour.With the Candlestick
This one doesn't ask permission. The geosmin and thistle open like a dare, bitter, green, swampy, and not everyone survives the first minute. But if you've ever wanted to smell like a highlands lake.Blackwater Thistle