Vanitas Parfums

Le Messe Noire

Le Messe Noire by Vanitas Parfums is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Le Messe Noire was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Voulgaridis. Top notes are Wormwood, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf, Candle Wax, Tuberose, Jasmine, Iris and Cognac; middle notes are Rose de Mai, Clary Sage, Incense, Tobacco, Rose, Hiba, Oak and Mate; base notes are Birch Tar, Labdanum, Benzoin, Leather, Wool, Oud, Guaiac Wood, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amberwood, Olibanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypriol, Musk, Gurjan balsam and Decalepis hamiltonii. Le Messe Noire by Vanitas Parfums is planned for release in 2025 in a Concentré Suprême strength. Framed as an aromatic-oriental concept, it opens with wormwood, black pepper, tuberose, jasmine, iris, violet leaf, and nuances of candle wax and Armagnac. The heart layers incense with Rose de Mai and Isparta rose, supported by oakwood, clary sage, maté, tobacco, and hiba wood. The base emphasizes leather, woods, and resins, blending sandalwood, wool, cistus, benzoin, labdanum, and olibanum with oud, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss, birch tar, amber-woody facets, musk, Peru balsam, guaiac wood, cypriol, gurjun balsam, and a touch of decalepis root. The brand cites the line “The abyss below stirs with teeth, coiled, and hungry.” as an inspiration.