5x2ml
CLUE
SAMPLE SET
Discovery Set
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$40
Description
Clue Perfumery’s Sample Set offers a captivating journey through four distinct and artistically crafted scents that evoke vivid atmospheres and nuanced moods. From the warm, nostalgic glow of 'Warm Bulb' conjuring dust, paper, and amber warmth, to the ritualistic, smoky incense and melted wax of 'With the Candlestick,' each fragrance tells its own story. 'Morel Map' transports you to a damp, earthy forest floor with mushroomy woods and green accords, while 'The Point' blends jasmine tea with saline oceanic facets for a unique mineral freshness. This set is perfect for experimental niche fragrance enthusiasts seeking deeply textured, conceptual compositions.
Perfumer: Laura Oberwetter
Scent Profile
Amber
Warm
Incense
Smoky
Earthy
Green
Marine
Mineral
Woody
Floral
Notes
Top Notes
Jasmine Tea
Ocean Water
Dust
Cherry
LemonMiddle Notes
Patchouli
HoneyIncense
Mushroom
Warm Paper
Base Notes
Vanilla
Sandalwood
MuskWax
Amber
ResinsAbout CLUE
Clue Perfumery is an independent fragrance house based in Chicago, founded by Laura Oberwetter and Caleb Vanden Boom. Known for its artistic and unconventional approach, the brand creates in-house, small-batch perfumes that blur the line between scent and visual art. Each composition tells an abstract story—often surreal, poetic, or nostalgic—reflecting Clue’s mission to make perfume an expressive, sensory experience rather than just a luxury object.
Perfumer
Laura Oberwetter
Laura Oberwetter is an American perfumer, artist, and co-founder of Clue Perfumery, an independent fragrance studio based in Chicago. With a background in visual arts and olfactory design, she is known for translating abstract ideas, moods, and imagery into scent. Her work blends experimentation with craftsmanship, exploring the boundaries between perfume, memory, and conceptual art to create evocative, thought-provoking compositions.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers appreciate Clue's Sample Set for its artistic and atmospheric fragrances that combine familiar and unusual notes into compelling, memorable compositions. The set is praised for versatility among niche perfume lovers, offering both cozy, wearable warmth and intriguing, avant-garde experimental scents.
Pros
Performance excellence: Noted for moderate longevity and moderate projection, suitable for multiple wears from small sample sizes.
Versatile appeal: Works well in creative, casual, and intimate settings where unique, story-driven scents shine.
Quality composition: High regard for the thoughtful blend of naturalistic accords like warm dust, smoked wax, and oceanic tea.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some scents can feel too conceptual or 'weird' for those seeking traditional or crowd-pleasing perfumes.
Situational drawback: Not ideal for formal or conservative office environments due to unconventional scent profiles.
Comparisons
Similar to Comme des Garçons experimental lines: Shares the conceptual, atmospheric storytelling approach rather than traditional perfume structures.
Reminds reviewers of diptyque’s niche offerings: Similar artisanal quality but often more narrative and textural.
Vibe & Emotions
Nostalgia: Evoked by 'Warm Bulb' and its cozy amber and warm paper notes for comforting quiet moments.
Mystery: Felt during wear of 'With the Candlestick,' conjuring ritualistic and smoky atmospheres.
Adventure: Inspired by 'Morel Map' and 'The Point' with their damp forest and oceanic, mineral nuances for exploring nature.
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