Frustration
Rum, cinnamon and cumin open hot and boozy, quickly wrapped in dense vanilla and resinous labdanum. As it dries down, smoky guaiacol woods and roasted chestnut over bourbon vetiver create a thick, nostalgic warmth that feels both comforting and darkly hedonistic.
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
Frustration
Rum, cinnamon and cumin open hot and boozy, quickly wrapped in dense vanilla and resinous labdanum. As it dries down, smoky guaiacol woods and roasted chestnut over bourbon vetiver create a thick, nostalgic warmth that feels both comforting and darkly hedonistic.
Scent Development and Character
A warm, boozy woody-gourmand built around syrupy rum, searing cinnamon and cumin over thick vanilla and labdanum, settling into a smoky, nutty chestnut and vetiver base touched by guaiacol woods.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to evening wear or intimate indoor settings where its dense sweetness and spice can unfold slowly; works particularly well in cool to cold weather, and may feel overwhelming in heat or very close office environments. Most suitable for autumn and winter wear, with occasional use on cooler spring days; generally too dense for hot summer conditions. Sillage is Projects noticeably beyond arm’s length at first with a warm, sweet-spicy aura, then softens to a moderate, closer-to-skin trail over time. Longevity is Estimated to be long-lasting, often remaining noticeable on skin for much of a working day or evening (around 7–9 hours) given its rich vanilla, labdanum and woody notes.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2022, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Mathilde Bijaoui. Rectangular clear glass bottle in Etat Libre d'Orange’s standard style, with the white Frustration label printed diagonally and a metallic cap.
