Marrakech (2005)
by Aesop

NO, NO, NO!!!

Once applied on my skin, it smells EXACTLY like fried seasoned chicken legs (of the West Indian variety)! I've tried being patient with it but it lacks any development (and it doesn't get much better).

Yuck!

[Original submission date: 11 July 2008]

Marrakech is one of my favorite places, and the fragrance does provide a bit of the old déjà vu. The fragrance is very spicy… and even though it is not very strong, sillage-wise, there’s way too much domination of the cloves and cardamom… But it does seem to fulfill its purpose, and I would love it if it were composed of two other spices besides colves and cardamom – those are not my favorites. As dark and overtly spicy as Marrakech is, it is a rather light fragrance, but its darkness makes it seem heavier than it is. Once the spices settle down, it’s an enjoyable and wearable skin scent for as long as it lasts... and its longevity is its major weakness. I might even learn to appreciate this one… There’re possibilities here, and its uniqueness is admirable.