Book of Shadows
Votes lean masculine
25 ratings
From your scent profile
Alkemia Book of Shadows is a unisex scent built on leather and frankincense, smoky and resinous with a sweet edge.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Plain bottle, the real show is inside.
Blind buy risk
60% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
- Leathery
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Book of Shadows smell like?
Leather, frankincense, oak gall ink and parchment together create a dry, earthy mood that recalls an old book and its ink. Spicy and woody accords carry it along, while a sweet side softens the harder leather, with a faint synthetic note sitting behind.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It suits men and women alike, and feels more inward and characterful than showy. Profumum Roma Arso and Lvnea Cuir Fétiche have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Autumn
- 36%Winter
- 18%Spring
- 7%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual37%
- Evening20%
- Daytime17%
- Office13%
- Nighttime10%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026