Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab · 2013
A Year of the Wood Snake (2013)
Perfume OilUnisex
The Story
A Year of the Wood Snake is a limited edition Lunar New Year blend from 2013, celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake. It opens with crisp bamboo and green tea, then softens into a floral heart of lotus and osmanthus. The base is a warm, woody blend of sandalwood and white musk. This is a serene, meditative scent that captures the essence of renewal and wisdom.
Note Breakdown
Base Notes
Fragrance composition evolves over time, from the initial sparkling top notes to the deep, long-lasting base.
Encyclopedia Insights
Is this fragrance still available?+
A Year of the Wood Snake was a limited edition release in 2013 and is no longer produced. You may find it occasionally in secondhand markets or decants.
What is the scent profile like?+
It's a calming, green-floral scent with bamboo and green tea at the top, lotus and osmanthus in the heart, and a soft sandalwood-musk base.
How does the perfume oil format perform?+
BPAL perfume oils are concentrated and last 6-8 hours on skin with moderate sillage. They are best applied to pulse points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this fragrance still available?+
A Year of the Wood Snake was a limited edition release in 2013 and is no longer produced. You may find it occasionally in secondhand markets or decants.
What is the scent profile like?+
It's a calming, green-floral scent with bamboo and green tea at the top, lotus and osmanthus in the heart, and a soft sandalwood-musk base.
How does the perfume oil format perform?+
BPAL perfume oils are concentrated and last 6-8 hours on skin with moderate sillage. They are best applied to pulse points.
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