Description
Triton, named after the moon of Neptune that was in turn named after the son of Poseidon, is a cold fragrance. Its scent carries the nose to the icy surface of its namesake moon, but it is not unrelenting. It’s like being able to experience the harsh terrain from the relative comfort of a warm enclosure. It’s about finding and relishing the beauty of a frozen landscape.
Upon first application it’s like smelling a magnificent, incomprehensible ice world. Unisex floral notes blend seamlessly with bright aldehydes and minerals to create a remarkably crisp, cool scent contrasted by a hint of sweetness. Below the surface, dry amber, cold incense, and brisk woods tether the top notes from escaping and give structure to the unique, icy accord.
Triton was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Aaron Way.
dvu208Diobtetty – :
Out of all the Blackbird scents I’ve tried so far, this one is the most mysterious and complex to me. Named after the Greek god messenger of the sea (and a moon of the watery planet Neptune), I do feel myself being pulled under the water—but more the water of a Lovecraft novel. I don’t necessarily get *cold* from Triton, but neither is it especially warm. This is both a briny water and a bitter water to me, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s wet or aquatic. The incense certainly comes through, which is what makes it less “cold” for me. On the other hand, the aldehydes make it pop in a cooler way that keeps the warmth down (the ‘poppiness’ seems to make this seem like it has a slightly longer longevity/sillage than the other Blackbird accords I’ve tried). If it sounds like I’m having trouble describing it, it’s a very elusive scent that’s hard to pinpoint. There is something strangely chemical about it too, like being in a lab or a hospital. Usually I’m a little skeptical of overly poetic descriptions, but “ice world” and “cold incense” isn’t too far off. I think something about the bitter chemical sparkle is too much for me, although I will say as it dries down the warmth and floral powderiness shine through a little, making it more inviting, although at its core, it’s surely an alien.
Rating: 7/10
Ramirezz – :
I really enjoyed the opening to this fragrance. It smelled like a silvery floral underscored by a light, smokey woodiness. Although it includes aldehydes, the fragrance is balanced very well so it was not overbearing as are some aldehydic fragrances.
The overall feeling I got was something like floating in a humid, sweet, imaginary atmosphere.
However, for me there was no performance past a couple of hours. For me, most Blackbird fragrances seem to be very slight and short-lasting, which is disappointing because they make interesting compositions like this, Mizuchi, and Pipe Bomb.
free2005 – :
Triton….
A cold and powdery Iris meets a bitter aldehydic floral from an alien world. There is a resemblance of carrots and a dusting of dry, metallic incense… Three fragrances immediately come to mind Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist, Comme des Garcons EDP 2011, and Le Labo Aldehyde 44. There is something very abnormal yet pleasant about this fragrance. I’m at a loss for words….
borunov.nick – :
It seems that Blackbird is really stepping their game up with Triton. While most of the others in the line appear to have a handful of generic notes and come across unfinished or over-simple, Triton is one of the few that actually adds up to more than the sum of it’s parts. It’s a fully formed, unique, semi-futuristic-floral kind of fragrance.
When I first sprayed it on, I was intrigued. It’s one of the few fragrances I’ve ever smelled that successfully creates a “clammy” vibe. Think thick, humid air being pumped into a cold, dry-metal room. I detect frosty iris placed atop a slightly smoky, incense/cedar combo. I definitely detect some bitter vetiver as well that adds a strangely natural vibe, and aldehydes adding their trademark fizziness. There is a strangely extra-terrestrial vegetable quality to the opening if that makes any sense. It’s like some bizarre green house on a satellite that floated too far from the sun and began to freeze. As with all things this strange, perfectly unisex.
Just for fun I decided to see what a couple of friends thought of Triton. They all seemed to think the opening smelled of Diet Dr Pepper. Strangely enough, I think there is some credence to that. The sweetness paired with the bitterness and aldehydes does kind of make me think of an artificially sweetened soda. That being said, it’s just a nebulous comparison and don’t get turned off by the idea.
This performs slightly above average on me. I found that it was entirely nauseating in the heat but quite nice at room temperature or in the cold. Definitely worth a try for fans of CDG-esque stuff. If you are thinking about giving Blackbird’s scents a sample, the only 2 I fully endorse as being unique and interesting are Mizuchi and Triton. 7.5/10