Love the VN! I just played Laurent's route, and there was no kiss like in Reed's. Was that because of my choices, or is he just too shy. I was kinda waiting for it to steam up abit, like with Reed, but all of a sudden I had finished the route.
You can say it’s the latter. Maybe not ‘shy’ per se, it just takes him longer to ‘take the relationship to the next level’. I didn’t want to forcibly push it because having him act more openly (at this point) around MC would be severely out of character. His route in the full game can definitely be called a 'slow burn'.
I understand that it might be disappointing, but since this is a demo, and a rushed one at that, the purpose of it was mostly to showcase the characters, plot, and relationships. It was impossible for me to include everything I wanted without completely re-doing the whole thing.
That said, if you’d like to read about what you’ve missed, as a consolation I wrote a short snippet on my Ko-Fi [here] that takes place in the near-ish future. It’s completely free to read, as all the other snippets there are. <3
Thanks alot for the reply! Is the full game out yet, and will it be like a visual novel as well? With pictures and such? Sorry if I sound like a complete noob, I made an account just to ask these questions. :P
No worries! The full game is an early work in progress, as I just finished the demo last month.
The updates are currently only available on my Patreon, but I tentatively hope to have the prologue written and published in less than half a year (it's a lengthy project). Sadly, I am unable to estimate the date with more detail, mostly because I work alone and in my spare time at that.
The full game will be text-based only, so without illustrations. I wanted to try making a Visual Novel first, then check out Interactive Fiction format next. When I am done with both, I should be able to decide which format suits me best, if any.
At any rate, if you have more questions, please consider checking the FAQ - you can find the link on the main page. If the FAQ doesn't hold the answers you need, I'll be more than happy to answer them here!
Nowadays, I keep Ko-fi mostly for the longer pieces like snippets, but I have plenty of trivia on my Tumblr, particularly [here]. If you'd like to know more about a particular RO, just click on their name in the tags, and you'll be shown all the relevant posts. Happy reading! :D
Ah, thank you so much for letting me know! I’ll continue looking into it, though I have to say I am stumped. I’ll check if the file works for anyone at all, if not I think I’ll be forced to delete the Android version completely.
Edit: I am happy to announce that the new (just uploaded) version of Perfumare works!
Thank you! As always, I am glad you enjoyed yourself! :D
Just finished the demo route for 'Reed'I have an Obsession, I can't wait for the rest of the game to come out!!!!
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Quick Questions not that the game is about internment sense but... are there going to be more with the main character and reed? if you choose that option???
Also, something I thought would help make things a little as I found it a little confusing is maybe you can put the English in () after the Italian has I didn't realize it was in the book into later on or maybe make that warn a little bit bigger? also to clarify it's part of the vibes at everything super dark in brightness right?
( Hope this doesn't come across as rude or overstepping I just thought it helpful to make a few suggestions ) ( also hope that spelling and grammar makes sense im don't good when It come to those things )
(Absolutely, no worries, it’s always good to hear about players’ thoughts and opinions! I will answer your questions below, but please correct me if I misunderstood the meaning, as I am not completely sure I got it right.)
More scenes for Reed and MC, yes. Since he’s one of the main characters there will be more of him in the full game if the player so chooses.
About the translation. I already responded to one comment about it a while ago, so I’ll allow myself to copy-paste the message here if you don’t mind. “Since it's really up to the player if MC can speak/understand other languages or not, I didn't want to add subtitles on-screen.” I will, however, add a notice about it on the main itch.io page, to avoid further confusion.
About the visuals. Yes, the images are meant to be dark, distorted, and gritty. That's the theme/vibe I was going for.
If you have more questions or require clarification, please let me know. Thanks for playing! :D
Thank you! 😊 I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare!
(There will be a route for Nino in the sequel (different game, same setting)! It will take a while before it's released since I am working on the full IF now, but I hope it will be worth the wait. For more info about the sequel (or the full If) check [this post].)
the game is keeping me on a downloading assets screen. I've tried the solution that you posted on tumblr but joiplay keeps saying my download folder is empty and i dont know what to do. nothing on the internet is giving me a solution
Hi! I just uploaded a new Android version (fingers crossed it works). I tried to make a workaround and build a web version, but the game is too big to run smoothly via browser. :( I will, however, continue to look for a solution if the newest file fails to work for everyone. (Be sure to delete all the files belonging to the old version from your device before downloading this one).
Thank you for your patience, and sorry for the issue!
Yes, this is a demo I made on a whim, using a part of the plot from a larger project (so it’s like a teaser for the text-based version). The demo can be treated as a finished game, since it offers a conclusion. It should be noted, though, that since the main purpose of working on this project was for me to learn how to code, the demo includes only the key moments of the main plot (first arc to be exact) and the pacing might be rushed/slow at times. You can find more information in the FAQ - the link is on the main page, just above the download button.
I just had to write a comment about this demo. I played Reed's route multiple months ago and for some reason I forgot to leave a comment. I LOVE this game and believe it has *so* much potential. Its already very polished which is crazy considering its a demo. I've been checking back every so often to see if there's updates or not and even though I'm a impatient person, I will wait as long as needed for this game to come out. This is honestly my favorite VN along with EbonLight. Everything about it, the story, the characters, and the art style, is perfect. I'm so excited to see the finished product and I don't know how far you are on it but seriously keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words and your patience! The last chapter of the demo should be uploaded soon-ish; I am still polishing the overall script and adding the last touches such as the missing CGs for Nino and Alan. The work process is slow since I am a solo developer and creating Perfumare is just a hobby that I indulge in between my regular work, but I spend as much time on it as I possibly can. The finished project, well, I don’t have enough experience to say, seeing as this is my first attempt at making a game, but I imagine that given the amount of text and variables I have it planned it won’t be a quick task either. Nonetheless, I hope it will be worth the wait. Thanks again!
hi! i only created an account to leave a comment here because i just have to say it. despite this being a demo, it's one of the most immersive vns i've played. the worldbuilding is just so unique and the lore is so developed, like it's obvious someone actually thought it through and didn't just decide to do urban fantasy and roll with it. the writing is amazing (probably the best i've seen in a free vn?), and god don't even get me started on the characters, not only the lis, they're all just so adorable (and the art!! holy moly). i've played the game 3 times already and i'm not bored of it at all. i'm really excited for the new content you're working on, i know it takes a lot of time and effort but i'm sure it will be worth the wait. i appreciate u and hope u have a nice day!
Ahhhh thank you SO much for such a lovely comment! I've been rereading it a bunch of times, and even now it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare, and I hope the full game will be just as enjoyable, even if it won't be a VN but more of an IF hybrid. Thank you and I wish you a nice day as well! <3
Hi, thank you so much for asking! You're actually the first to do it, so I really appreciate it.
Back to your question, though. Generally, I would prefer you didn't, at least not until the last chapter is uploaded, given that the demo is still very much unpolished. However, seeing as other people did already record the game, I feel like I can't just say no. Ultimately, since the game is free, I'd only ask you to limit the recording to the prologue, as to keep it relatively spoiler-free.
This story is sooo good! I've only done Reed's route so far but it was amazing and I loved every second of it. I also love the MC! I can't wait to read more and also the text version especially because I love Flavio!!
Thank you! If you like Flavio, you might want to check Laurent's route, as he shows up there as well. 😊
A little rectification, though I will announce it in a devlog once the demo is finished. The IF, aka the text version, is the full storyline of Perfumare (Perfumare:Avulsion) with a more customizable MC, but the 3 ROs you know from the demo, following the plot outlined in the demo and stretching beyond it. The other 3 ROs, so Nino, Flavio, and Alan will be available in the indirect sequel (so a new story with a new MC). More info [here] and [here] if you want/need it.
Still, I hope Flavio's route will be worth the wait! ❤️
This is freaking amazing i can't wait to see where the story goes! The art is so freaking good and matches the vibe perfectly! Even the spotify playlists are bomb omg i love everything about this!!
Thank you! I am working on the last route right now, and the demo should be finished soon-ish. But the story is, of course, far from being over, and I hope both the full IF and the sequel will also be to your liking! ❤️
this is one of my favourite visual novels ever - probably one of my favourite games ever. I think I left a comment before but if I did lol I just got to leave one again, everything about it is so perfect!
Hi! I visited your Patreon and one of the tiers includes "Extended Game (spice + Additional CGs)". What does it mean exactly? Does the spice part mean we get steamy scenes with the ROs? Is the extended content only from chapter. 6 onwards, or does it also add content to previous chapters? I'm interested in the tier, but I want to be informed first!
Hi! I just edited the tier to hopefully make it more clear, but yes, you're absolutely correct. The way Patreon works, is that you get all the previous posts plus the new ones in the month you've pledged. You can read more about it [here]. If you have more questions, please message me on Patreon or contact me via mail (pdrrook@gmail.com) as to not spam the comment section, and I will answer to the best of my abilities.
Hi! I copied a part of the full FAQ directly here, on the main page to hopefully make it easier for the players to notice. I hope it answers all the questions you might have, if not, feel free to contact me directly, and I'll explain everything that wasn't already brought up. <3
You're not missing anything, the public version is limited to this choice only. I updated the file, and it should be clear now, sorry for the confusion!
No, the Patreon version won't be available for purchase. It is because most of the extended game will be eventually released as Interactive Fiction, and in the meantime, I wanted to share the extra stories that don't change the storyline/endings as a reward for the immense support I received from my Patrons. I understand that not everyone is happy with my decision, but I feel like it would be unfair towards my Patrons if I were to share the extra content, even in a paid DLC. I hope you understand my reasoning. <3
I totally get it, and that makes a lot of sense...What tier of patron would have access to stuff like that, out of curiosity? Tax season is among us...
If you're interested in the unreleased in-game scenes, then the Yellow+ tiers are for you. If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me! Oh, yes. Tax season hurts all the more when you have to pay your taxes twice 😭
I'm so in love with Reed! The little moments between him and the MC are so well done and intimate that the relationship feels so genuine. I can't wait for the next update!
This game is so special, I really can't say enough good things about it. I can't wait to see how it progresses- but definitely take your time and care of yourself PDRRook, (saw your health comments on this thread) I hope you're feeling better asap <3
Wow- just wow- the writing, the art style, the story, plot - everything is just wow! I've fallen completely and shamelessly in love with Reed (may or may not be listening to his playlist as I write this), and I cannot wait to see where his route leads! (Maybe a happy ending? Please?? My heart-)
Anyway, spectacular job, keep it up! Also look after yourself though, these are strange times indeed
(English isn't my first language) so normally, I don't comment reviews, because most of the time visual novels don't exactly stick with me, but this might be the best one I've played.
the art style is really really beautiful, and I think it reflects the tone of the story perfectly. I don't know how else to word it, but it's just perfect. along with that, the sound effects in the background adds a whole other level to it. It also does an amazing job at heightening to entire mood and brings it all together! :)
and the story itself and the dialogue are also great. in my opinion, it's well paced and the dialogue makes sense. I really honestly enjoy this game, one of my favourites, keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you guys have planned next!
I have been delaying to play this game for some months and boy, do I regret not doing it sooner. The history is so amazing and all the 3 mains characters are so beautifuly well written that I wanted to cry while reading some dialogues because it made me feel really close and touched (yes, I'm emotional about Reed and Jewel, ok?). I just wanted to say that Perfumare is one of the best visual novels that I played on recent event, the background, images and ESPECIALLY the closure of the relationship between the player and the romance option. For anyone who is still pondering about playing, do it! You won't regret. I just can't... Thank you so much for putting so much effort and love in this beautiful game!
I watched about 10 minutes of someone streaming this game on Twitch and decided I had to play it. So far I've just done Reed and Laurent's routes, but they were so much fun and I can't wait for additional chapters.
Reed's route was very emotional, and the romance aspect, while cute, hit in an unexpected way. His confession seemed slightly...(possible mild spoiler?) tinged with animosity? Not that it was a bad thing though; on the contrary, I thought it was interesting and not really something I've seen too much. Also, being a language nerd and an absolute sucker for flattery, I thoroughly enjoyed him peppering Italian terms of endearment in with his dialogue. And, uh, Reed's particular brand of teasing, goading flirtation was almost too much to bear...in the best way possible, of course.
As for Laurent's route, it didn't seem to heat up as much as Reed's (yet) but was still super enjoyable. His route had me on the edge of my seat more than once. There's twists and turns abound. And even though Laurent's route is slightly less intense on the romance so far, there were still a lot of cute moments, and I really enjoyed seeing his super composed mask fall a few times.
TLDR: If you're on the fence about this game and you enjoy the genre, it's fantastic, please play it. And slide the dev a few bucks if you can, they're doing great work.
I wrote this in my review already, but i dofeel the need to also comment.
That was unironically the best Visual Novel Ive ever played. I swear to god, its an exhilarating mix of believable, powerful emotions, thrilling suspicion and mistrust, mystery, detective and really beautiful, unique art.
I downloaded it by pure coincidence and it turned out to be such an unbelievable gem.. A big thank you to the producers, Im really touched by the work. Should u ever need help, Ill happily volunteer!
Also to everyone still undecided: PLAY IT. You will definately not regret it.
Ahh, you should’ve seen my face when I was reading your comment! 😊 Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed my little project and I hope the future updates will also be to your liking!
They surely will, you dont even need to doubt that. Im looking forward to them very much!
Dont push yourself too hard however, Im sure its a massive amount of work, but this is a marathon, and the option of burn out is more real than most expect.
Again, if you need any help in art, proofreading or translation, dont hesitate to reach out to me.
I wanted to play all routes before I commented, but I couldn’t hold it in. I’m absolutely blown away by this – especially since this is made by a one-person team. I’ve only played through Reed’s route so far, but I am so in love with him. Chapter 5’s particular scene will replay through my mind for a long time. His music playlist also fits him SO perfectly. It’s incredible. I’ve just been soaking in it and all these feelings.
I can’t wait to play the other routes – I already know it’s going to be so good considering Laurent caught my eye initially and Jewel is so beautiful. I also really love the use of scent in this – one of my favourite senses. Ugh yum.
You’re doing so amazingly. Major, major props to you. I can’t wait for the rest of it ❤️
I have to echo the previous commentors on playing this game waaaay too late due to downloading multiple demos at that time and having other video games to play. It got kinda buried in my VN download folder and now I'm in the process of playing them all.
I don't think I've felt so close to a main character like ever. I'm smell/scent person. The idea of incorporating smell as a vehicle to tell a story or describe things, people, feelings is just so wonderful and it is executed perfectly. Add to it leaving out music which occupies another of our senses is almost done of purpose. It's like the reader has to completely focus on the scents that were described to imagine them by themselves, cutting out something as music that is often used to describe things, ideas or emotions.
This is not a bad thing, for it never bugged me and the atmospheric sound effect were more then enough. The team did a really good job at picking them. The writing is wonderful. Just like it should be. No unnecessary noise, scenes that go nowhere, no stupid exposition dump, characters that are given live with just a few lines.
All in all every piece that makes up a visual novel is being put together in an immaculate way. The art direction (art style, colors, visual cues to the reader), atmospheric sounds, writing and world-building fits so well together, giving this game a highly polished sheen. There's supernatural and then we have this lovely supernatural.
I don't think it would have been this good if it weren't for the dedication of the background artist. The backgrounds were really important in creating this world and the scenes. The dream shifter sequence background pictures were really cool.
I have to mention that Laurent is absolutely lovely! I don't think I remember when the last time was that I hang on every word of a LI this much. The way his smell is described is delicious and gorgeous.
Thank you for leaving this thorough review, and I am glad you found Perfumare to be to your liking!
I just gotta say, it absolutely makes my day when people think Perfumare is a game made by a whole team. 😀 If I could split the workload between several people, hell, two even, I imagine the chapters would be released at least a bit faster than they are now. 😅
I'll admit, this is my first time commenting on a game here, but I just had to show my appreciation for Perfumare. I've had this game on my list to play for awhile now and I'm so glad I finally found the time to play it! The artstyle originally caught my attention, but it's equally visually stunning and the writing is captivating. Every character so far has fascinating depth to them. I love Reed, Jewel, and Laurent so much! Also, having the ability to customize the MC and the option for gender-neutral pronouns made me smile so hard. I can't wait to see the rest of it! You're truly creating a fantastic visual novel, creator!
I regret that for months I put this in my to play games list and I kept passing it by and instead playing other in-development visual novels. Well better late than never. I liked Reed and all his little pet names. Jewel grew on me from doing the other two routes but I have yet to do her route. She's beautiful and so are the others. Last but not least, the first route I did was Laurent. I wasn't sure about him, mainly meaning attraction. I even referred to him as Edward Cullen but Laurent really blew me away and is my favorite. I don't know what I'm going to do because I seriously have fallen for him and will wish to meet him in real life and make him mine! He's super cute. I don't want to spoil anything but the moment I fell for him was when I saw him blush. I'm not usually into it, at least I thought but Laurent was just too freaking cute! Well enough gushing. I can't wait for the game and other routes to come out. I will continue to support. The only thing I wished for was if only another chapter and moment with Laurent. I know it's a dire situation but it would've enhanced the relationship and experience for the viewer.
I know that adding more scenes would naturally make the experience more enjoyable, but since this Visual Novel is just a demo of the Interactive Fiction Perfumare:Avulsion, I had to cut the content short so that the pace of all routes was the same, otherwise one route would still be at a point A while the other at a point B of the main plot and I wanted to avoid that.
hello!! i just wanted to drop by and say that i ADORE this visual novel. seriously, it's one of my favorites! finding this was the epitome of love at first sight. i can't even begin to describe how much the visuals, the writing, the characters, just EVERYTHING pulled me in and *sighs dramatically* there's no word to describe it other than perfection.
checked out the playlists for the characters, too. thanks for the new music!
also, reed stole my heart. not complaining.
p.s. when do you think the next update is going to be? at the edge of my seat here haha. :)
Jewel’s route is now 100% finished, and once I am done with the last Patreon extras for this month, I’ll immediately start working on Laurent’s route. I’d like to say 2-3 months max, but my health doesn’t really allow me to set a date, sorry. Still, I am working on it! :D
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oh this made me cry. lovely writing also.
Only happy tears, I hope! :D Thank you!
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Love the VN! I just played Laurent's route, and there was no kiss like in Reed's. Was that because of my choices, or is he just too shy. I was kinda waiting for it to steam up abit, like with Reed, but all of a sudden I had finished the route.
I am glad to hear it! :D
You can say it’s the latter. Maybe not ‘shy’ per se, it just takes him longer to ‘take the relationship to the next level’. I didn’t want to forcibly push it because having him act more openly (at this point) around MC would be severely out of character. His route in the full game can definitely be called a 'slow burn'.
I understand that it might be disappointing, but since this is a demo, and a rushed one at that, the purpose of it was mostly to showcase the characters, plot, and relationships. It was impossible for me to include everything I wanted without completely re-doing the whole thing.
That said, if you’d like to read about what you’ve missed, as a consolation I wrote a short snippet on my Ko-Fi [here] that takes place in the near-ish future. It’s completely free to read, as all the other snippets there are. <3
Thanks alot for the reply! Is the full game out yet, and will it be like a visual novel as well? With pictures and such? Sorry if I sound like a complete noob, I made an account just to ask these questions. :P
No worries! The full game is an early work in progress, as I just finished the demo last month.
The updates are currently only available on my Patreon, but I tentatively hope to have the prologue written and published in less than half a year (it's a lengthy project). Sadly, I am unable to estimate the date with more detail, mostly because I work alone and in my spare time at that.
The full game will be text-based only, so without illustrations. I wanted to try making a Visual Novel first, then check out Interactive Fiction format next. When I am done with both, I should be able to decide which format suits me best, if any.
At any rate, if you have more questions, please consider checking the FAQ - you can find the link on the main page. If the FAQ doesn't hold the answers you need, I'll be more than happy to answer them here!
This VN is perfect, I love Laurent so much. ❤ Can't wait for Perfumare Avulsion!
Ah I am happy to hear it! I am working on Avulsion diligently! :D
That's awesome!
btw, can you post more random facts about the LIs on ko-fi? I really want to know more about them! ^^
Nowadays, I keep Ko-fi mostly for the longer pieces like snippets, but I have plenty of trivia on my Tumblr, particularly [here]. If you'd like to know more about a particular RO, just click on their name in the tags, and you'll be shown all the relevant posts. Happy reading! :D
What the fuck how is this so Good. I'm not a fan of VN but you won me over, this is gorgeous, all round perfection.
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you had fun with PFM. <3
Hi Rook! I just downloaded the android version and I am stuck in the downloading assets screen 😅
Anyway, I decided to play on my pc (worked fine) and as usual, i thoroughly enjoyed it! You're awesome!
Ah, thank you so much for letting me know!
I’ll continue looking into it, though I have to say I am stumped. I’ll check if the file works for anyone at all, if not I think I’ll be forced to delete the Android version completely.Edit: I am happy to announce that the new (just uploaded) version of Perfumare works!
Thank you! As always, I am glad you enjoyed yourself! :D
Just finished the demo route for 'Reed'I have an Obsession, I can't wait for the rest of the game to come out!!!!
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Quick Questions not that the game is about internment sense but... are there going to be more with the main character and reed? if you choose that option??? Also, something I thought would help make things a little as I found it a little confusing is maybe you can put the English in () after the Italian has I didn't realize it was in the book into later on or maybe make that warn a little bit bigger? also to clarify it's part of the vibes at everything super dark in brightness right?
( Hope this doesn't come across as rude or overstepping I just thought it helpful to make a few suggestions ) ( also hope that spelling and grammar makes sense im don't good when It come to those things )
I am glad to hear you enjoyed Reed’s route!
(Absolutely, no worries, it’s always good to hear about players’ thoughts and opinions! I will answer your questions below, but please correct me if I misunderstood the meaning, as I am not completely sure I got it right.)
More scenes for Reed and MC, yes. Since he’s one of the main characters there will be more of him in the full game if the player so chooses.
About the translation. I already responded to one comment about it a while ago, so I’ll allow myself to copy-paste the message here if you don’t mind. “Since it's really up to the player if MC can speak/understand other languages or not, I didn't want to add subtitles on-screen.” I will, however, add a notice about it on the main itch.io page, to avoid further confusion.
About the visuals. Yes, the images are meant to be dark, distorted, and gritty. That's the theme/vibe I was going for.
If you have more questions or require clarification, please let me know. Thanks for playing! :D
this was so entertaining to play through!
there's so many options and a wonderful plot line for each.
not to mention, the characters all have personalities of their own and it's super nice to just mess around with the different paths.
i can't believe this is your first attempt at a visual novel game; it's truly amazing.
i'm excited to play around more and see how many endings i can get.
(p.s. this whole time i've been obsessed with nino and kind of wish there was a path for her KJNKQJNK)
great job on this beautiful game! <3
Thank you! 😊 I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare!
(There will be a route for Nino in the sequel (different game, same setting)! It will take a while before it's released since I am working on the full IF now, but I hope it will be worth the wait. For more info about the sequel (or the full If) check [this post].)
Thanks for playing!
that's super exciting! really glad to hear about another game!! <333
the game is keeping me on a downloading assets screen. I've tried the solution that you posted on tumblr but joiplay keeps saying my download folder is empty and i dont know what to do. nothing on the internet is giving me a solution
Same ☹☹
Hi! I just uploaded a new Android version (fingers crossed it works). I tried to make a workaround and build a web version, but the game is too big to run smoothly via browser. :( I will, however, continue to look for a solution if the newest file fails to work for everyone. (Be sure to delete all the files belonging to the old version from your device before downloading this one).
Thank you for your patience, and sorry for the issue!
I am confused with the game. Pardon my ignorance but this is a demo of a complete version. ??? Im confusion
Yes, this is a demo I made on a whim, using a part of the plot from a larger project (so it’s like a teaser for the text-based version). The demo can be treated as a finished game, since it offers a conclusion. It should be noted, though, that since the main purpose of working on this project was for me to learn how to code, the demo includes only the key moments of the main plot (first arc to be exact) and the pacing might be rushed/slow at times. You can find more information in the FAQ - the link is on the main page, just above the download button.
thanks for explaining!!!!!!
No problem! Let me know if you have more questions ❤️
Its stuck in Downloading Assets screen :( i really wanna play this game tho
Hello! I received a few reports and I thiiink I found a solution. Please check [this] post for more info.
I just had to write a comment about this demo. I played Reed's route multiple months ago and for some reason I forgot to leave a comment. I LOVE this game and believe it has *so* much potential. Its already very polished which is crazy considering its a demo. I've been checking back every so often to see if there's updates or not and even though I'm a impatient person, I will wait as long as needed for this game to come out. This is honestly my favorite VN along with EbonLight. Everything about it, the story, the characters, and the art style, is perfect. I'm so excited to see the finished product and I don't know how far you are on it but seriously keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words and your patience! The last chapter of the demo should be uploaded soon-ish; I am still polishing the overall script and adding the last touches such as the missing CGs for Nino and Alan. The work process is slow since I am a solo developer and creating Perfumare is just a hobby that I indulge in between my regular work, but I spend as much time on it as I possibly can. The finished project, well, I don’t have enough experience to say, seeing as this is my first attempt at making a game, but I imagine that given the amount of text and variables I have it planned it won’t be a quick task either. Nonetheless, I hope it will be worth the wait. Thanks again!
This game is amazing, I really loved to play the demo !
Thank you for your work, you are a Genius.
Thank you for your kind words! <3
hi! i only created an account to leave a comment here because i just have to say it. despite this being a demo, it's one of the most immersive vns i've played. the worldbuilding is just so unique and the lore is so developed, like it's obvious someone actually thought it through and didn't just decide to do urban fantasy and roll with it. the writing is amazing (probably the best i've seen in a free vn?), and god don't even get me started on the characters, not only the lis, they're all just so adorable (and the art!! holy moly). i've played the game 3 times already and i'm not bored of it at all. i'm really excited for the new content you're working on, i know it takes a lot of time and effort but i'm sure it will be worth the wait. i appreciate u and hope u have a nice day!
Ahhhh thank you SO much for such a lovely comment! I've been rereading it a bunch of times, and even now it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare, and I hope the full game will be just as enjoyable, even if it won't be a VN but more of an IF hybrid. Thank you and I wish you a nice day as well! <3
Hey! I wanted to ask if it was okay to record and post our gameplay on YouTube or not?
Hi, thank you so much for asking! You're actually the first to do it, so I really appreciate it.
Back to your question, though. Generally, I would prefer you didn't, at least not until the last chapter is uploaded, given that the demo is still very much unpolished. However, seeing as other people did already record the game, I feel like I can't just say no. Ultimately, since the game is free, I'd only ask you to limit the recording to the prologue, as to keep it relatively spoiler-free.
Thanks again for asking!
This story is AMAZING I cannot wait for the next chapters!!
Thank you! I am working on the update diligently 😀👍
This story is sooo good! I've only done Reed's route so far but it was amazing and I loved every second of it. I also love the MC! I can't wait to read more and also the text version especially because I love Flavio!!
Thank you! If you like Flavio, you might want to check Laurent's route, as he shows up there as well. 😊
A little rectification, though I will announce it in a devlog once the demo is finished. The IF, aka the text version, is the full storyline of Perfumare (Perfumare:Avulsion) with a more customizable MC, but the 3 ROs you know from the demo, following the plot outlined in the demo and stretching beyond it. The other 3 ROs, so Nino, Flavio, and Alan will be available in the indirect sequel (so a new story with a new MC). More info [here] and [here] if you want/need it.
Still, I hope Flavio's route will be worth the wait! ❤️
This is freaking amazing i can't wait to see where the story goes! The art is so freaking good and matches the vibe perfectly! Even the spotify playlists are bomb omg i love everything about this!!
Thank you! I am working on the last route right now, and the demo should be finished soon-ish. But the story is, of course, far from being over, and I hope both the full IF and the sequel will also be to your liking! ❤️
this is one of my favourite visual novels ever - probably one of my favourite games ever. I think I left a comment before but if I did lol I just got to leave one again, everything about it is so perfect!
Thank you! 😘🥰
Interesting Concept so far bruh!
Thanks for playing! 😊❤️
Hi! I visited your Patreon and one of the tiers includes "Extended Game (spice + Additional CGs)". What does it mean exactly? Does the spice part mean we get steamy scenes with the ROs? Is the extended content only from chapter. 6 onwards, or does it also add content to previous chapters? I'm interested in the tier, but I want to be informed first!
Hi! I just edited the tier to hopefully make it more clear, but yes, you're absolutely correct. The way Patreon works, is that you get all the previous posts plus the new ones in the month you've pledged. You can read more about it [here]. If you have more questions, please message me on Patreon or contact me via mail (pdrrook@gmail.com) as to not spam the comment section, and I will answer to the best of my abilities.
Hi! I copied a part of the full FAQ directly here, on the main page to hopefully make it easier for the players to notice. I hope it answers all the questions you might have, if not, feel free to contact me directly, and I'll explain everything that wasn't already brought up. <3
Is there something I'm missing, or is the current version locked to the "but you're fine where you are" type of options?
You're not missing anything, the public version is limited to this choice only. I updated the file, and it should be clear now, sorry for the confusion!
Okay! Is the non-public version going to be available for purchase? Or is it something for after everything is finished?
No, the Patreon version won't be available for purchase. It is because most of the extended game will be eventually released as Interactive Fiction, and in the meantime, I wanted to share the extra stories that don't change the storyline/endings as a reward for the immense support I received from my Patrons. I understand that not everyone is happy with my decision, but I feel like it would be unfair towards my Patrons if I were to share the extra content, even in a paid DLC. I hope you understand my reasoning. <3
I totally get it, and that makes a lot of sense...What tier of patron would have access to stuff like that, out of curiosity? Tax season is among us...
If you're interested in the unreleased in-game scenes, then the Yellow+ tiers are for you. If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me! Oh, yes. Tax season hurts all the more when you have to pay your taxes twice 😭
I'm so in love with Reed! The little moments between him and the MC are so well done and intimate that the relationship feels so genuine. I can't wait for the next update!
I am glad you like the brat and I hope you enjoyed the update!
Not gonna lie, there's something about Flavio I was into for the brief periods he was around, but I love Reed too.
Well, you're in luck. There will be more of them both ;)
This game is so special, I really can't say enough good things about it. I can't wait to see how it progresses- but definitely take your time and care of yourself PDRRook, (saw your health comments on this thread) I hope you're feeling better asap <3
I am glad to hear you enjoyed Perfumare and thank you so much for your nice words! <3
I need more!! I've reached a cliff hanger and I must have more!
I just finished the last route! The next update should be uploaded mid-to-late April! :D
I'm SO excited for it!!
Wow- just wow- the writing, the art style, the story, plot - everything is just wow! I've fallen completely and shamelessly in love with Reed (may or may not be listening to his playlist as I write this), and I cannot wait to see where his route leads! (Maybe a happy ending? Please?? My heart-)
Anyway, spectacular job, keep it up! Also look after yourself though, these are strange times indeed
Would love to see a discord for this to chat with other fans of the game! Incredible story!!
Might I just add that you made playlists.. whole playlists for this! Fantastic
😁✌️
Thank you! I do have a small Discord server running already, please contact me via mail (pdrrook@gmail.com) for the invite!
(English isn't my first language) so normally, I don't comment reviews, because most of the time visual novels don't exactly stick with me, but this might be the best one I've played.
the art style is really really beautiful, and I think it reflects the tone of the story perfectly. I don't know how else to word it, but it's just perfect. along with that, the sound effects in the background adds a whole other level to it. It also does an amazing job at heightening to entire mood and brings it all together! :)
and the story itself and the dialogue are also great. in my opinion, it's well paced and the dialogue makes sense. I really honestly enjoy this game, one of my favourites, keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you guys have planned next!
Ahhh thank you so much for the review. <3 I am glad you enjoyed my game and I hope the future updates/projects will also be to your liking!
i miss this game:((
I've struggled a bit with health these past months, but the next update shouldn't take long. I am working on the last route as we speak! :D
i hope you are doing okay:((
I am, thank you! <3
I have been delaying to play this game for some months and boy, do I regret not doing it sooner. The history is so amazing and all the 3 mains characters are so beautifuly well written that I wanted to cry while reading some dialogues because it made me feel really close and touched (yes, I'm emotional about Reed and Jewel, ok?). I just wanted to say that Perfumare is one of the best visual novels that I played on recent event, the background, images and ESPECIALLY the closure of the relationship between the player and the romance option. For anyone who is still pondering about playing, do it! You won't regret. I just can't... Thank you so much for putting so much effort and love in this beautiful game!
I am glad to hear you enjoyed Perfumare! Thanks for playing!
I watched about 10 minutes of someone streaming this game on Twitch and decided I had to play it. So far I've just done Reed and Laurent's routes, but they were so much fun and I can't wait for additional chapters.
Reed's route was very emotional, and the romance aspect, while cute, hit in an unexpected way. His confession seemed slightly...(possible mild spoiler?)
tinged with animosity?Not that it was a bad thing though; on the contrary, I thought it was interesting and not really something I've seen too much. Also, being a language nerd and an absolute sucker for flattery, I thoroughly enjoyed him peppering Italian terms of endearment in with his dialogue. And, uh, Reed's particular brand of teasing, goading flirtation was almost too much to bear...in the best way possible, of course.As for Laurent's route, it didn't seem to heat up as much as Reed's (yet) but was still super enjoyable. His route had me on the edge of my seat more than once. There's twists and turns abound. And even though Laurent's route is slightly less intense on the romance so far, there were still a lot of cute moments, and I really enjoyed seeing his super composed mask fall a few times.
TLDR: If you're on the fence about this game and you enjoy the genre, it's fantastic, please play it. And slide the dev a few bucks if you can, they're doing great work.
Thank you for leaving the review, I am glad you enjoyed Perfumare!
I wrote this in my review already, but i dofeel the need to also comment.
That was unironically the best Visual Novel Ive ever played. I swear to god, its an exhilarating mix of believable, powerful emotions, thrilling suspicion and mistrust, mystery, detective and really beautiful, unique art.
I downloaded it by pure coincidence and it turned out to be such an unbelievable gem.. A big thank you to the producers, Im really touched by the work. Should u ever need help, Ill happily volunteer!
Also to everyone still undecided: PLAY IT. You will definately not regret it.
Ahh, you should’ve seen my face when I was reading your comment! 😊 Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed my little project and I hope the future updates will also be to your liking!
They surely will, you dont even need to doubt that. Im looking forward to them very much!
Dont push yourself too hard however, Im sure its a massive amount of work, but this is a marathon, and the option of burn out is more real than most expect.
Again, if you need any help in art, proofreading or translation, dont hesitate to reach out to me.
It is hard at times, but also very rewarding. I do try to take breaks though! :D
Thank you, I’ll definitely keep it in mind! <3
I wanted to play all routes before I commented, but I couldn’t hold it in. I’m absolutely blown away by this – especially since this is made by a one-person team. I’ve only played through Reed’s route so far, but I am so in love with him. Chapter 5’s particular scene will replay through my mind for a long time. His music playlist also fits him SO perfectly. It’s incredible. I’ve just been soaking in it and all these feelings.
I can’t wait to play the other routes – I already know it’s going to be so good considering Laurent caught my eye initially and Jewel is so beautiful. I also really love the use of scent in this – one of my favourite senses. Ugh yum.
You’re doing so amazingly. Major, major props to you. I can’t wait for the rest of it ❤️
Thank you! ❤️ I am glad to hear you enjoyed Reed’s route. Hopefully the other two will also be to your liking!
I have to echo the previous commentors on playing this game waaaay too late due to downloading multiple demos at that time and having other video games to play. It got kinda buried in my VN download folder and now I'm in the process of playing them all.
I don't think I've felt so close to a main character like ever. I'm smell/scent person. The idea of incorporating smell as a vehicle to tell a story or describe things, people, feelings is just so wonderful and it is executed perfectly. Add to it leaving out music which occupies another of our senses is almost done of purpose. It's like the reader has to completely focus on the scents that were described to imagine them by themselves, cutting out something as music that is often used to describe things, ideas or emotions.
This is not a bad thing, for it never bugged me and the atmospheric sound effect were more then enough. The team did a really good job at picking them. The writing is wonderful. Just like it should be. No unnecessary noise, scenes that go nowhere, no stupid exposition dump, characters that are given live with just a few lines.
All in all every piece that makes up a visual novel is being put together in an immaculate way. The art direction (art style, colors, visual cues to the reader), atmospheric sounds, writing and world-building fits so well together, giving this game a highly polished sheen. There's supernatural and then we have this lovely supernatural.
I don't think it would have been this good if it weren't for the dedication of the background artist. The backgrounds were really important in creating this world and the scenes. The dream shifter sequence background pictures were really cool.
I have to mention that Laurent is absolutely lovely! I don't think I remember when the last time was that I hang on every word of a LI this much. The way his smell is described is delicious and gorgeous.
Thank you for leaving this thorough review, and I am glad you found Perfumare to be to your liking!
I just gotta say, it absolutely makes my day when people think Perfumare is a game made by a whole team. 😀 If I could split the workload between several people, hell, two even, I imagine the chapters would be released at least a bit faster than they are now. 😅
Ohh. Amazing.
Behind PDRRock sits a single dev. Maybe that's why every piece and detail of the game fits so well together. Like.. it really came from one mind.
I'll admit, this is my first time commenting on a game here, but I just had to show my appreciation for Perfumare. I've had this game on my list to play for awhile now and I'm so glad I finally found the time to play it! The artstyle originally caught my attention, but it's equally visually stunning and the writing is captivating. Every character so far has fascinating depth to them. I love Reed, Jewel, and Laurent so much! Also, having the ability to customize the MC and the option for gender-neutral pronouns made me smile so hard. I can't wait to see the rest of it! You're truly creating a fantastic visual novel, creator!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and I am glad to know you enjoyed Perfumare!
I regret that for months I put this in my to play games list and I kept passing it by and instead playing other in-development visual novels. Well better late than never. I liked Reed and all his little pet names. Jewel grew on me from doing the other two routes but I have yet to do her route. She's beautiful and so are the others. Last but not least, the first route I did was Laurent. I wasn't sure about him, mainly meaning attraction. I even referred to him as Edward Cullen but Laurent really blew me away and is my favorite. I don't know what I'm going to do because I seriously have fallen for him and will wish to meet him in real life and make him mine! He's super cute. I don't want to spoil anything but the moment I fell for him was when I saw him blush. I'm not usually into it, at least I thought but Laurent was just too freaking cute! Well enough gushing. I can't wait for the game and other routes to come out. I will continue to support. The only thing I wished for was if only another chapter and moment with Laurent. I know it's a dire situation but it would've enhanced the relationship and experience for the viewer.
I am glad to hear you enjoyed Perfumare!
I know that adding more scenes would naturally make the experience more enjoyable, but since this Visual Novel is just a demo of the Interactive Fiction Perfumare:Avulsion, I had to cut the content short so that the pace of all routes was the same, otherwise one route would still be at a point A while the other at a point B of the main plot and I wanted to avoid that.
Thanks for playing!
First of all, how dare this game be so beautiful and amazing?
Secondly, who gave you the right to make such wondrous and complex characters in a well-thought out world that you, you fantastic creator, designed?
Third, I'm requesting permission to simp for the mains. Please. I beg you.
😳😊 Ah, stop, you’re making me blush! Seriously though, thank you.
Also, permission granted, please simp ahead. 😉
hello!! i just wanted to drop by and say that i ADORE this visual novel. seriously, it's one of my favorites! finding this was the epitome of love at first sight. i can't even begin to describe how much the visuals, the writing, the characters, just EVERYTHING pulled me in and *sighs dramatically* there's no word to describe it other than perfection.
checked out the playlists for the characters, too. thanks for the new music!
also, reed stole my heart. not complaining.
p.s. when do you think the next update is going to be? at the edge of my seat here haha. :)
Hi! Thank you, I am glad to hear it! <3
Jewel’s route is now 100% finished, and once I am done with the last Patreon extras for this month, I’ll immediately start working on Laurent’s route. I’d like to say 2-3 months max, but my health doesn’t really allow me to set a date, sorry. Still, I am working on it! :D