Solo Vulcan by Loewe

Best Solo Vulcan by Loewe Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Solo Vulcan by Loewe is an aromatic fougère with a fresh yet warm profile, combining bright orange blossom and herbal thyme with soothing lavender. It deepens with resinous labdanum and earthy vetiver, offering a balance between brightness and depth. Those drawn to this fragrance might focus on aromatic herbal notes and a rich, slightly smoky base that gives it character without heaviness.

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ARA(GON)

ARA(GON) by Mallo £220.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coumarin
  • cumin
  • incense
  • lavender
  • oakmoss
  • thyme
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

Aragon is an olfactory tribute to the Aragon region of Spain, the birthplace of Mallo. A unique aromatic fougere, the scent showcases local aromatic plant extracts from cypress, basil, thyme, rosemary and artemisia. Added to this busy mix is the pipirigallo flower, exclusive to the region. The scent is rounded off by mossy, resinous elements for a warm, enveloping feel.

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ARС

ARС by Mallo £220.00

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  • Key notes:
  • fougere
  • holy basil
  • lavender
  • oakmoss
  • thyme
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school

Arc is a natural fougere with a concentration of around 40%. Perfumer Rajesh Balkrishnan has summoned a glorious symphony of sunkissed herbs, lavender, jasmine and pine, grounded by the deep earthy richness of oakmoss. The cinnamon spice of styrax and the smoky vanillic sweetness of benzoin assist the joyful lift-off.

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Bee

Bee by Zoologist £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • candied orange
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • sandalwood
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • leather
  • woody

Perfumer: Cristiano Canali

A towering, skyscraper-sized beehive, dripping with honey. See the bee, be the bee. That’s you, waggling your cute black’n’yellow striped booty in a dance through a golden flow of labdanum and leathery orange blossom with powdery mini-explosions of mimosa, tonka and heliotrope. Buzz!

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Forgive me

Forgive me by Carine Roitfeld £190.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cashmeran
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • orange blossom
  • patchouli
  • tuberose
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

An enigmatic leather perfume merged from captivating nuances of tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia. The wild facet of ylang ylang intertwined with the woody notes of patchouli add a sensuous tone. Frankincense and labdanum complete the leather theme. The trail left by the perfume is surprising, narcotic filled by a magnetic elegance.

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St. Paul's

St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style. 

The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline. 

The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base. 

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Story Of Your Life

Story Of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • benzoin
  • caramel
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • rum
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • leather
  • woody

Some of us have known it, others have yet to experience it, but we are all waiting or looking for it. It will come. True love is an eternal beginning again

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To Vetiver

To Vetiver by Comme Des Garcons £155.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • myrrh
  • thyme
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #savory
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

An olfactory poem in praise of the rugged elegance of vetiver. But despite being the subject, in this composition vetiver’s rich’n’rooty pleasures are folded into a harmony of resinous allies: the honeyed spice of opoponax and the licorice syrup of myrrh. Black pepper and thyme spike the flow, while musk and amber accords smooth the final stanzas.

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Young Cossack

Young Cossack by Anna Zworykina £95.00

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  • Key notes:
  • castoreum
  • hay
  • leather
  • oakmoss
  • smoke
  • thyme
  • tobacco
  • vetiver
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody
Ойся, ты ойся,
Ты меня не бойся,
Я тебя не трону,
Ты не беспокойся.
fom a Cossack folk song

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An intense, smoky herbal blend that, like all of Anna's creations, will transport you to an imaginary landscape.

It's inspired by Cossacks, the soldier-farmers who live in the steppes in the south of Russia, accomplished horsemen guarding the borders since the days of Catherine the Great.

You are welcome to devise your own story, but here at Bloom, we imagine a young Cossack resting among haystacks and wild herbs, smoking his clay pipe while contemplating the starry sky. His friends are sitting by the open fire nearby. Smoke is wafting through wild thyme and wormwood.

Starring

(these fragrant materials reanacted the Young Cossack story):

galbanum CO2 extract
artemisia annia essential oil
artemisia absinthium essential oil
immortel absolute
Seville lavender abs
thyme essential oil
tarragon essential oil
davana essential oil
guayak wood essential oil.
rose de May absolute
Morrocan rose  absolute
cumin CO2 extract
frankincense absolute
petitgrain essential oil
geranium leaves absolute
myrth essential oil
costus absolute
oakmoss absolute
patchouli essential oil
labdanum absolute
tabacco absolute
tonka bean absolute
agarwood essential oil
vetiver essential oil
castoreum tinctura


Important notice:

Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).

Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.

However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.

Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.

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Bergamotto di Calabria

Bergamotto di Calabria by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • neroli
  • orange blossom
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

A fresh citrus perfume in which the bergamot aroma at the core is gently wrapped in soft, musky orange blossom and green neroli.

As always, Perris go for the best materials they can source from around the world. For Bergamotto Di Calabria they acquired special “sponge extraction” bergamot oil from Capua. In this region the traditional artisans still perform the extraction manually. Each fruit is sliced in half, the pulp removed, and the rind pressed on a natural sponge in a circular motion to collect the essence. The bergamot rind extract obtained with this method has the most delicate and complex aroma, with a hint of jasmine.

The blend also contains orange blossom absolute from the Italian Capua, Paraguaian petitgrain (the distillation of the twigs from the bitter orange tree), pepper from Timor Island, Moroccan neroli, and Haitian vetiver.

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Beyond Lethe 不忘川

Beyond Lethe 不忘川 by Zhiwuzhi 挚物志 £120.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • geranium
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • sage
  • thyme
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • woody

In Greek mythology, the Lethe is the River of Forgetfulness in the underworld of Hades. In this shadowed realm, the crimson river coils like a ribbon through clouds of dark smoke. To ford the Lethe is to overcome the thunder and silence of solitude, reclaiming your name that burns like an eternal fire. Beyond Lethe starts this fire with the warm spice of nutmeg, softened by the herbal depth of mugwort and sage, creating a mysterious and contemplative beginning. Geranium and thyme unfold with a subtle aromatic clarity, before patchouli, incense and cedarwood deepen the composition, leaving a dark, meditative trail that feels ancient and enduring.

Perfumer: Ugo Charron

About Solo Vulcan by Loewe

What makes Solo Vulcan different from the similar fragrances listed here?
Solo Vulcan combines aromatic herbs like thyme and lavender with orange blossom and a resinous base of labdanum and vetiver, balancing freshness and warmth. Many similar fragrances emphasise one aspect more strongly, such as smoky incense, leather, or sweetness, whereas Solo Vulcan maintains a moderate, aromatic fougère profile.
Which notes in Solo Vulcan are most prominent?
The fragrance prominently features orange blossom and herbal thyme, supported by lavender’s aromatic freshness. Labdanum and vetiver provide a warm, earthy base that anchors the scent.
Are these perfumes suitable for year-round wear like Solo Vulcan?
Many of these fragrances share aromatic and fresh notes suitable for versatile wear, but some, especially those with smoky or leathery facets, may feel heavier in warm weather. Consider the balance of freshness and depth when choosing.