Clandestine Laboratories Silver Eau De Parfum

This fossilized amber eau de parfum boasts a complex blend of mint, smoke, and pine resin with a secretive floral heart.

Created over millions of years, this dry and distinct scent is enhanced by mint, saro, African helichrysum, and other earthy notes.

This is not your typical cologne, but rather a primal yet soothing fragrance with good diffusion. The use of amber here is not the usual sweet-balsamic fantasy note, making it a must-try for those who enjoy bold yet light fragrances.

For the full effect, overspray is recommended. Silver was named a finalist for Basenotes 2021 artisanal fragrance of the year. It's now the original in the genre of minty fossil amber, with no other scent quite like it.


Clandestine Laboratories, founded in 2010 by Mark Sage, began as an unexpected passion for fragrance.

Despite his scientific upbringing and initial indifference to perfumery, Sage transitioned from artist to perfumer.

The brand has since gained recognition among indie fragrance enthusiasts. Sage describes perfumery as a complex art form, involving hundreds of materials that must be precisely blended to create a harmonious composition that unfolds over time.

He likens the challenge to painting with colors that change visibility and interact unpredictably. Despite the difficulties, Sage finds the pursuit of creating original, high-quality fragrances deeply satisfying, especially when witnessing genuine positive reactions from others.