The fact that Berlin’s nightlife is known worldwide is no longer a surprise to anyone. Hardly any other city is so closely associated with the word techno; for many, it’s almost a second name for Berlin. Visitors from all over the world travel to the capital, not necessarily because of the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag, but because of the clubs that have long since become cultural sites. First and foremost the legendary Berghain, whose door policy has taken on almost mythical proportions. If you want to get in, you know that the most difficult part is the moment in front of the door. We have compiled the most important tips for getting past the doorman here. Berlin’s nightlife remains a phenomenon that inspires, provokes and has a magnetic effect. This fascination is so strong that it has long been making creative waves: Spanish pop singer Rosalía recently released her track “Berghain ” – and now even a German perfume house has dedicated its own fragrance to Berlin’s nightlife.
“Rausch” is the latest creation by J.F. Schwarzlose and captures the raw essence of Berlin nights
The atmosphere of the city and its nightlife – old industrial buildings, vibrating bass, neon lights, sweat, velvet, leather, euphoria – how can all this be captured? Sight is not always our strongest sense; sometimes it is a scent that burns itself indelibly into our memory and touches us deeply. In an olfactory homage, the traditional Berlin house Schwarzlose has succeeded in condensing the feeling of Berlin nights into a single fragrance.
“Rausch” belongs to the amber oriental category and is warm, intense, sexy and unmistakable. The top note is dominated by spicy, metallic and slightly bitter saffron – an aroma reminiscent of flickering neon light. A hint of bergamot provides that brief, fresh lift before descending into darkness. The heart note combines rum and passion fruit – sweet and fruity, like the heat and energy on the dance floor. Woody nuances give the fragrance additional depth and presence. In the base, earthy, dark and sensual patchouli unfolds, which makes you think of a club cellar at four in the morning. Benzoin and styrax lend a warm, resinous and slightly vanilla note, while amber provides a radiant, magnetic and long-lasting finish.
The scent is immediately attractive: nocturnal tension, warm darkness, mysterious attraction and sensual self-assurance. If you close your eyes and concentrate solely on the fragrance, you will find yourself in a velvet-lined club tunnel of light, smoke and vibrating music.
With this new creation, Schwarzlose has masterfully captured Berlin’s DNA and created a unisex, progressive fragrance – open, free and expressive like the Berlin clubs themselves. “Rausch” is long-lasting and develops with body heat, perfect for long Berlin nights. The bottle is minimalist, modern and clear – typically Schwarzlose. Intended for all those who love nightlife, feel at home in warm, dark, oriental compositions and appreciate special niche fragrances.