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    CLUE

    WARM BULB

    Eau De Parfum
    Unisex

    Sizes

    Starting

    $140

    Description

    Warm Bulb by Clue Perfumery is a captivating exploration of comfort and atmosphere, designed to evoke the unique sensation of a radiator warming old books on a winter night. This avant-garde scent opens with a photorealistic burst of burning dust and hot air, layered with a crackle of black pepper, conjuring the intimate glow of lamplight over paper. The heart is softened by immortelle and sparked tobacco, blending dryness, floral warmth, and faint smokiness, while the crisp nuance of paper adds a cerebral twist. Sandalwood and amber-preserved vanilla in the base melt into skin, creating a quiet, enveloping drydown that lingers like peaceful memories. Perfumer: Laura Oberwetter

    Scent Profile

    Warm
    Spicy
    Powdery
    Woody
    Dry
    Cozy
    Atmospheric
    Avant-Garde

    Notes

    Top Notes

    Burning Dust
    Hot Air
    BLACK PEPPERBlack Pepper

    Middle Notes

    IMMORTELLEImmortelle
    PAPERPaper
    Sparked Tobacco

    Base Notes

    SANDALWOODSandalwood
    Amber-Preserved Vanilla

    About CLUE

    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.

    Reviews

    4.3
    Very Good18 reviews
    Luckyscent
    4.1/5 • 9 reviews
    Ministry of Scent
    4.6/5 • 9 reviews

    Community Insights

    Reviewers describe Warm Bulb as an unusually comforting, atmospheric scent that perfectly balances abstraction with nostalgia. It garners praise for its evocative ability to conjure warmth, old books, and unique moments rather than traditional perfumery tropes.

    Pros

    Performance excellence: Often noted to have good longevity, with a soft projection that turns into a warm, skin-like scent well-suited for close encounters.
    Versatile appeal: Excels as a personal comfort scent, perfect for reading, relaxation, and intimate environments.
    Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the photorealistic, innovative construction that accurately evokes warm dust and paper, appreciating its originality and well-blended accord transitions.

    Cons

    Specific limitation: Not everyone finds the opening attractive—burning dust and hot air can be polarizing or unfamiliar.
    Situational drawback: Its intimate and conceptual style makes it less suited for bold, outgoing occasions or users seeking a traditionally crowd-pleasing fragrance.
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    Comparisons

    Similar to Nest Vanilla Bourbon: Some find a familiar vanillic warmth and coziness reminiscent of this scent, but note Warm Bulb is more abstract.
    Reminds reviewers of 'atmospheric' artisan perfumes: Compared to other 'concept' niche releases, Warm Bulb stands out for realism and subtlety, never veering into sweet gourmand territory.

    Vibe & Emotions

    Nostalgia: Evokes memories of reading, winter nights, or comforting family moments.
    Tranquility: Inspires calm and introspection, often described as peaceful or meditative.
    Curiosity: Sparks intrigue and creative thinking due to its unusual, atmospheric composition.

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