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MIHAN AROMATICS
GUILTY STORY
Extrait De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$220
Description
Mihan Aromatics' Guilty Story is a fragrance that invites you into a world of bold indulgence, opening with a bright spark of neroli and bergamot, quickly joined by the intriguing warmth of saffron, cinnamon, and a distinct tobacco note. As it settles, the scent deepens into a rich, woody amber base, where Australian sandalwood, cedarwood, guaiacwood, vanilla, and musk create a smooth, lingering impression. This is a scent that feels both luxurious and a little rebellious, perfect for those evenings when you want to leave a memorable, sophisticated trail.
Perfumers: Julia Brown and Joshua Mihan.
Scent Profile
Woody
Amber
Spicy
Aromatic
Notes
Top Notes
Neroli
BergamotMiddle Notes
Saffron
Cinnamon
TobaccoBase Notes
Vanilla
Musk
Amber
Sandalwood
CedarwoodGuaiacwood
About MIHAN AROMATICS
Mihan Aromatics is an Australian fragrance house founded in 2017 by Julia Brown and Joshua Mihan in Melbourne, inspired by their nostalgia for the Australian landscape while living in London. The brand crafts gender-neutral, high-concentration (25-30%) parfums using sustainable native ingredients like organic sugarcane alcohol and Kakadu plum seed oil, evoking the essence of Australia's diverse environments through poetic, emotive scents such as Petrichor Plains and Munlark Ash. Their philosophy emphasizes design-forward innovation, intimacy, and storytelling rooted in memory, emotions, and natural botanicals, distinguishing them with a raw, amplified natural aroma that captures Australian heritage.
Perfumers
Julia Brown
Julia Brown is a Melbourne-based perfumer and co-founder of Mihan Aromatics, where she collaborates with Josh Mihan to create evocative fragrances inspired by personal experiences, emotions, and Australian landscapes. With a family heritage in sugarcane farming, she emphasizes sustainable sourcing, using organic sugarcane alcohol and native ingredients like Kakadu Plum Seed oil for gentle, long-lasting scents such as Sienna Brume, Petrichor Plains, and deviant party-inspired parfums. Her innovative approach profiles scents through actions and feelings rather than traditional notes, fostering deep individual connections to fragrance.
Joshua Mihan
Joshua Mihan is a co-founder of Mihan Aromatics, a Melbourne-based niche fragrance brand launched in 2017 alongside his partner Julia Brown. With a background as a hairdresser and barber, particularly from his salon work in London including The Bearded Man, Josh brings a sensory-driven approach to perfumery, inspired by global travels, nostalgia for Australia, and Melbourne's landscapes. Together, they direct the creative vision for scents like Sienna Brume, Munlark Ash, and Petrichor Plains, collaborating with a Melbourne perfumer to craft story-driven fragrances using native Australian botanicals while emphasizing sustainability.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe Guilty Story as a warm, spicy, and woody fragrance with a unique character, frequently noting its intriguing blend of notes. Many find it to be a comforting yet sophisticated scent that evokes a sense of indulgence and mystery. It's often praised for its distinctive profile that stands out from typical offerings.
Pros
Performance excellence: The brand highlights its 30% perfume concentrate for exceptional longevity and projection, with wear time up to 8 hours. Community feedback often supports its good staying power and noticeable sillage.
Unique scent profile: Described as a 'richly rubbery yet strangely inviting blend of sweet, spicy woods', many appreciate its unconventional and compelling beauty. Reviewers note its smoky nuances and a 'dry coastal forest' vibe, making it a distinctive choice.
Versatile appeal: Positioned as a unisex fragrance, its complex character appeals to a broad audience, suitable for various occasions, particularly evening wear or cooler weather.
Cons
Scent profile might be polarizing: While unique, descriptions like 'richly rubbery' or 'piquant, irreverent and sort of troubled' suggest it might not be a universally loved scent, potentially being too unconventional for some tastes. Some reviewers found it 'suspiciously familiar' or 'genetic' in certain aspects.
Initial impression: A few reviewers have noted that the opening might not be as impactful or 'starts headlessly' for some, suggesting it might take time to appreciate its full development.
Comparisons
Similar to By The Fireplace: Some detect a slight smokiness in the opening that reminds them of By The Fireplace, though without the same sweetness.
Reminds reviewers of Genetic Bliss Light: One reviewer noted a similarity to Genetic Bliss Light, suggesting a shared modern woody-musky feel.
Vibe & Emotions
Indulgence and Luxury: Evokes a feeling of 'late-night luxury' and 'a night of indulgence where every desire is fulfilled,' perfect for moments of uninhibited pleasure.
Mystery and Intrigue: The scent is often associated with being 'intent on getting lost in heady afflictions' and having a 'volatile' and 'troubled' character, creating an air of enigmatic allure.
Comfort and Warmth: Many find it to be a 'warm, sexy, spicy tobacco scent' with a 'warm, round base', offering a comforting yet sophisticated embrace.
Earthy and Natural: Some reviewers experience a connection to nature, describing it as smelling like a 'dry coastal forest' with hints of 'dusty earth' and 'smokey' elements.
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