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Argos Danaë
Sicilian lemon, pink pepper and dry woods
Danaë comes from Argos' first Artist Series. It is based on Gustav Klimt's 1907 painting of the princess visited by Zeus in the form of golden rain. The brand calls this Eau de Parfum sensual and radiant, with a citrus opening, a spicy, woody middle and a base of cistus, patchouli, sandalwood and musk. Its style, in the brand's words, is opulent and unisex.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Bergamot
- Sicilian Lemon
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Heart notes
- Pink Peppercorn
- Guaiac Wood
- Cedar Wood
- Cashmere Wood
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Base notes
- Cistus
- Patchouli
- Mysore Sandalwood
- Musk
- Character
- Moderate
- Concentration
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In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Two citrus notes
Bergamot and Sicilian lemon open the scent with a clean, bright citrus. There is little else on top, so the opening is simple and quick. It sets a crisp tone that the woods then deepen rather than cover, and nothing sweet interrupts it.
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Pepper and three woods
The heart is where Danaë shows its character. Pink peppercorn brings warmth and a light bite, while guaiac wood, cedar wood and cashmere wood build a dry, smooth, layered structure. It is a woody heart with a spicy glint rather than a sweet one.
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Cistus and patchouli
Cistus and patchouli make the base earthy and slightly resinous, and Mysore sandalwood and musk add softness and warmth. As the citrus fades, the scent turns creamy and woody and stays close to the skin. The drydown is calm and dry.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Day and night
Danaë works by day and in the evening: the citrus gives it clarity and the woods give it weight. Spring and autumn suit it best. Put two or three sprays on pulse points; as an Eau de Parfum it develops gradually, so give it time before you judge it.
Who it suits
Unisex in the brand's words, Danaë suits wearers who prefer woody scents with a dry, clean character over sweet ones. If you like citrus but want it anchored in wood rather than left to fade, this gives it a frame. If you want sugar or fruit in the base, look elsewhere.
Why choose Argos Danaë
Danaë was created in 2021 by Christian Petrovich, the founder of Argos, and belongs to the house's first Artist Series, which pairs a myth with a painting. On the bottle, a metal plate set flush into the glass carries the artwork, so each perfume has a visible subject.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
What kind of scent is Danaë?
Woody, citrusy and spicy. Bergamot and lemon lead, pink pepper and three woods form the middle, and cistus, patchouli, sandalwood and musk finish it.
Which painting is it based on?
Gustav Klimt's 1907 painting of Danaë, the princess visited by Zeus in the form of golden rain. It belongs to the first Artist Series from Argos.
Is it sweet?
Not especially. The pyramid has no vanilla, no tonka bean and no gourmand note; the warmth comes from woods, pepper, cistus and musk.
What concentration and size is it?
Eau de Parfum, 100 ml: strong enough to develop through the woods and base notes without needing many sprays.
The house
About Argos
Argos is a house from Dallas, Texas, founded in 2014 by Christian Petrovich, that builds every perfume on a Greek or Roman myth. The Artist Series pairs each myth with a painting, and the scents run from rum and tobacco to rose, citrus woods and green tea.
- Founded in 2014 in Dallas, Texas, by Christian Petrovich
- Every fragrance is built on a Greek or Roman myth
- The Artist Series pairs each myth with a painting
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