Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura is a unisex clay, smoky, earthy and mineral fragrance, released in 2026.
It opens with Clay, gunpowder, Iodine and Blood, a heart of Dianthus, Poppy, Black Currant and Patchouli, and dries down to Wood barrel, Orcanox™, Sandalwood and Opoponax.
On skin it lasts around 8 hours, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
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Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura is a unisex clay, smoky, earthy and mineral fragrance, released in 2026. It opens with Clay, gunpowder, Iodine and Blood, a heart of Dianthus, Poppy, Black Currant and Patchouli, and dries down to Wood barrel, Orcanox™, Sandalwood and Opoponax.
On skin, Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura lasts around 8 hours on skin, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura is Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil with an estimated similarity of 89%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
Toskovat' Inexcusable Evil, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura.
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