Punono (2008)
by Saffron James Parfums

The first two letters in the name are a good description of this fragrance.

6th October, 2010.

If you enjoy the pikake flower, this frag is sure to please. I agree with SirSlarty about the over ripe banana in the top notes, kind of pungent and fermented. Punono is strong, and somewhat exotic. I personally don't care for pikake, as it reminds me of a bad public restroom freshener. Difficult to wear. As for the Saffron James offerings, Nani and L'ea are much more to my liking and equally unique.

3rd January, 2009. (Last Edited: 17th June, 2009.)

Strange frag! Opens with a strong blast of pikake and after about fifteen minutes mellows down into a lush and earthy tropical bouquet. I love vanilla and can find it almost anywhere but not in here. Am wondering if the sweetly woody drydown is "Tunisian Opium".

9th October, 2008.

The over-ripe banana-like scent of ylang-ylang and the "imitation rose" of carnation just smell perfect together. This is a huge floral and light vanilla. Almost exotic yet innocently cute.

21st September, 2008.