 Lovescully   AustraliaShow all reviews  | Chrome Bois Precieux by AzzaroI was lucky enough to find a 125ml bottle of Chrome Bois Precieux relatively cheaply, so I bought it blind. Of course I was aware of what the original Chrome smelt like, but I was intrigued by the addition of ‘precious woods’ to the original’s formulation (and I liked the bottle too). 20th April, 2014 |
 Darvant  ItalyShow all reviews | Kinski by Escentric MoleculesKinski is a unique experimental combination of ozonic and animalic notes (plus oakmoss, cannabis, woods, vetiver, undistinguished floral patterns and furthermore) producing a bold, weirdly gloomy and spicy sort of almost potpourry/hippie aroma (probably conjured in its almost vintage musicality by an association of weed, mouldy floral notes, orange blossoms and saltiness) which anyway finally develops in to a velvety, gassy/spicy and surprisingly glamour hyper modern and somewhat leathery trail. This wave is finally a fantastic hurban modern/dark experiment with a somewhat new age and existentialist background. Daring and avand-garde is the kinski's ability to bind past and modernity and on this sphere it shares similarities with some Histoires de Parfums concontions (Petroleum- a totally different beast anyway- and further). At the beginning I detect by soon pink pepper for sure (a note performing its ostensibly leathery effect throughout) than a following inebriating blast of bergamot, vetiver, floral notes, ozonic notes, mild spices and synthetic weed. The latter exude that sort of cozy "ambiental" feel turned out in a more modern and "orgiastic" key by the experimental implementation of spices and ozonic patterns. Anyway there is an old school basic foundation (provided by a bergamot/patchouli pair, a stuffy floral accord a la Sballo Acampora or Magot Etro linked with animalic notes as castoreum, may be cypriol and cistus plus deep dark oakmoss). The neo-classic chypre soul is anyway overturned in a modern key by a weird implementation of ozonic, spicy and animalic patterns. The contrast of somewhat opposite elements as mouldy resinous weed and spicy ozonic notes elicits that futuristic (leathery and organic in effect) weirdness representing the innovative vibe of this excentric fragrance. The weed keeps to join castoreum and woods in the central denser stage (still peppery, cannabis dominated, vaguely boots polish type and with a lemony influence from bergamot). The final phase appears to me smoother and mossy with hints of vetiver and may be ambergris. The vetiver in particular, linked with bergamot and synthetic suede (aroused in effect by the combination of diverse notes) exudes that typical dark tea type of woody fluidity we are able to spot for sure. I agree with Drseid, Kinski performs the almost stuffy/vintage and esoteric allure of the "dope", but it is a main accord of bergamot, vetiver, pink pepper and castoreum that makes the scent itself with its ostensibly leathery final synthetic spark. I appreciate kinski because of its courage and the innovative message (an hippie/glamour olfactory "oxymoron"), I accept its synthetic soul because it is trendy and pop, agree who with takes it not for groundbreaking but for a slightly "kinky" casual sin to be experienced when the occasion is as weird, unmentionable and unconventional to demand it. Kinski is a little freak and sexy secret to pull out of the hat occasionally as for a sleight of hand. 20th April, 2014 |
 Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Eau Mohéli by DiptyqueFresh, green, floral-fruity opening, with bold peppery notes and a sweet, resinous but still discreet base – light, silky benzoin. The ginger-ylang accord is sparkling and pungent, and that is pretty much the main thing you get – you will like it at first, but as soon as you realise that is what you are going to get for hours... it gets a bit boring. After a while you also get some slight, weird camphor/metallic feel at the very base, I guess some "rounding" fixative unexpectedly popping out. Nice, organic notes of earthty patchouli & vetiver – good vetiver. Mellow musks. Overall this fragrance is green and fresh, but with an interesting sort of narcotic, soothing and meditative feel – even if there is no notes usually associated with this (e.g., incense or "heavy" flowers like narcissus or tuberose). Slight sharp red-bitter fruity notes. Fairly evocative and pleasant, but as I said above... a bit boring after a while. Quite powerful; I could smell this under my sweater. Long-lasting persistence. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Youth Dew by Estée LauderThe lady from Shangai. A feminine powerhouse, resinous, spicy, with pungent clove notes, luscious intoxicating flower accords of rose and narcissus. Dark, sensual base of patchouli, amber, vetiver. Deeply balsamic, even with a hint of menthol if you inspire it with strength. Slightly cloying camphor feel – the aldehydes. Exotic, shady, dense, animalic, even slightly indolic at first. Even its appearance is just great – brown, sticky, dense like a narcotic liquor. After a while it naturally sweetens and lightens a bit, and you get the same scent just brighter with a more aromatic/poudrée/vanillin feel. Not for everyone – and perhaps, even if still gorgeous, just a bit outdated. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Cuir de Russie by ChanelSomptuous, soapy, sensual orris-leather masterpiece with a multi-faceted cut – balsamic, dark, floral, chypre, dry, powdery. A quintessential timeless great masterpiece like Mitsouko, Shalimar, Bois des Iles: there's them, then there's everything else. Scents which do not really any douche like me wittering about them. Ironically I agree with Anosmia's review below: I mostly wear it at home too, but not because I find it too feminine, just because I do that with the scents I really love the most - so that I can enjoy them at full power and concentration, and in total relax. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews  | Cuir Garamante by MDCIA pile of exhausted tires and a bucket of fruits left to burn for an entire summer in the backyard under the sun, that's pretty much the smell you get: sweet and pungent, with a dry, cloying burnt-rubber (norlimbanol) leather note. Simple, sharp, straightforward dry leather with some syrupy-rancid floral notes. Personally I do not find the accord much well done – kind of some dissonance I really don't like, but I am more than happy to admit it is my personal taste and my prudish limits. Gets better after a while, but fun enough, it jumps on the opposite side: it just becomes pleasantly dull and safe. Oudh fans may like this as well, same gloomy rubbery dryness you can find in several (so-called) oudh scents. And also leather aficionados will probably love this (I like leather, but I don't like this). Not my cup of tea and honestly, as I said, not that good anyway. 19 April, 2014 |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Seplasia by Bruno AcamporaAfter Sballo another majestic floral accord which is in this case more inclined towards a musky/soapy final floral rendition than to a more classically woody chypre massive/rich traditional approach. Seplasia is marvellously floral over a soapy/boise olfactory basement. Violet and musk are in my opinion the standout notes immediately followed by rose, vetiver and ylang-ylang. The aroma is more modern and approachable than in Sballo and the smooth and musky final soapiness enriched by a variegated floral bouquet exudes a sort of iris effect (despite the floral accord is here intense, violet/ylang-ylang orientated and almost fruity in effect- like for a subtle berrish presence). The dry down is incredibly smooth and musky and the musc quality is the proverbial Acampora's one, effectively the best I've experienced among dozens. The final outcome, over a fluidy orange/lemon/violet centered shadowy first stage, is one of best musky floral of the modern perfumery, a superb musk/tamed vetiver/soap with accents of violet, tuberose, soapy/boise rose and ylang-ylang. Proud about this glorious italian brand which pairs and surpass in artistry and quality dozens of more "treated" and exalted brands here on basenotes. Acampora is up with the the best of the best. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Cèdre by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal ShiseidoA rose-like, restrained, narcotic poudrée tuberose, cinnamon/eugenol notes, a load of warm musks and amber, a slight refreshing bergamot-like note at first. Syrupy, syrupy and syrupy. Sweet, cozy, soft aromatic woods base, with a subtle oak moss note you get more clearly after a while. Overall a dense, resinous, fruity and – yes – syrupy scent. Think of a fresher, simpler, laid-back version of Arabie. Once the syrup dries, you get a pleasant (barely pleasant) talcum-sweet drydown, fairly light but persistent. Nice, but a bit sticky. Not among my favourites. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Iskander by Parfum d'EmpireFresh, light blue opening of bergamot and neroli, lavender, round white flowers and spices. Subtle, evernyl-like oak moss base. A fresh, natural, kind of archaic cologne in the typical rich Parfum d'Empire style, still with a rounder softness if compared to other scents of this brand – kind of muskier, and more ambery. And, as any other Parfum d'Empire scents, there is a great complexity, a dense, bold, extraordinarily consistent texture – here lies perhaps the greatest talent of Corticchiato. Moreover you get the oak moss a bit better, as it gets free from some of the head notes, blending with neroli and orange blossom – and interesting, natural, elegant, Mediterranean vibe. Dark and bright at the same time. That oak moss-orange blossoms accord persists quite for a long time, and it can get boring after a while (hence, not among my favourites); still it's a much interesting and well-composed scent, as pretty much any other from this gem house! 19 April, 2014 |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Sballo by Bruno AcamporaSballo is an exquisite indolic mossy/floral with an inebriating attractiveness and a floral dark (deliberately "gloomy/baroque") intense "old-school chypre" main accort. Carnal, refined, commanding, "classist". A first touch on the skin and I'm assaulted by a deja vu of my childhood; massive dark floral/animalic holy chypre jumped indeed on mind and several massive aromas of my beloved aunt (some old Versace, Fendi, Ungaro, Roccobarocco, Van Cleef) kept insinuating their "evening tailored dress" in the olfactory memory. The standout "old high borghesia woman" vibe is provided by a rich floral/fruity accord (orange blossoms, violet, geranium, rose) a la Magot over a classic semi-oriental chypre basement represented by woodsy resins, oakmoss, amber and woods. The utterly classy and almost neo-baroque trail is velvety, extremely decadent, slightly burnt sugar/licorice veined (one of the diverse undertones indeed) and "cerabral". The dry down smells about rich ambery sandalwood, dark oakmoss, aristocratic patchouli, violet, hints of resins, faint animalic patterns (cypriol, cistus, castoreum??) and well modulated ripe fruits. We must just underline anyway that Sballo fits perfectly the current era. Despite its classic approach the aroma is never properly stuffy or dated for real , being on the contrary well balanced and perfectly adeguated to a current concept of cultured, classy and self-confident mature woman (intellectual, in jewellery and fur) from the hight districts relevant communities. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Onda Parfum Extrait by Vero ProfumoBrown, woody, humid antique-furniture vibes. Peculiar, gloomy and masculine, with a really dry, pungent and earthy feel. Pretty much no counterparts or dissonances - no room for refreshing or sweetening notes, or other classic accords and escamotages. You can smell great, high-quality vetiver and ambergris, with a persistent spicy-sparkling ginger-nutmeg accord. All is quite simple and straightforward, in a minimal and linear style and a great consonance of notes. Honestly I do not feel anything challenging here - or, better say: surely challenging to wear, as for many contemporary fragrances that tend to push forward the boundaries of perfumery - so quite on the thin line between a "smell" and a traditionally-structured perfume... but still, itself, it is surprisingly linear and simple. Beautiful and bright drydown comprising a (dried) orris note, a hint of patchouli, and slight debris of dried fruits and flowers. A bit cloying honestly, and also, a bit boring after a while – but that is my inner taste speaking: personally not my cup of tea, but a great execution with great quality materials. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Derby by GuerlainGorgeous, powerful, perfectly-shaped balsamic opening with woody vetiver notes, jasmin (feels more like lavender for me), cloves/eugenol feel, cistus, patchouli, citrus notes. Really bold, dense, warm and masculine, with sweet floral notes and refreshening citrus accents. Elegant, dry, dark leather base emerging as minutes pass. Great, perfect oriental/chypre in the "timeless classic bibles" family of Jicky, Yatagan, Guerlain's Vetiver – and like these, perfectly wearable today. 19 April, 2014 |
 Captain   CanadaShow all reviews  | Karleidoscope by LagerfeldSince I’m all about violets these days and this is supposed to resemble Balenciaga Paris I bought it blind. The packaging is bonkers. The bottle itself is understated and cool but the cylinder it comes in has a cut out of Karl’s silhouette in the cap and the best part is the little foam silhouette of Karl’s head…I kid you not! I tried to upload pictures to my “blog” here but they kept failing. It’s really worth seeing, maybe Google has some. I’m not even going to talk about the name. I wonder if the Polges cringe when they hear Karl is coming out with a new fragrance of his own heh. 19 April, 2014 |
 Primrose  United StatesShow all reviews | Bullion by ByredoThis is a wonderfully blended leather and the leather stands out. 19 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Black Amber by AgonistThe "flow of consciousness" of notes I feel at the opening: amber, incense, lavender, linalol, clove, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, benzoin, pepper, vanilla, aromatic woods (cedar?)... most of them I don't know if are actually there but that is how the opening smells to me. Basically a sweet and spicy amber, with a pleasant, bold opening. It then slowly becomes a bit more green-balsamic as minutes pass, some herbal feel with a mentholated touch – kind of CdG realm. That's a nice transation. You feel the pungent feel of ambroxan on the base, the cedar and the styrax, and also a tiny bit of dry and a bit plastic patchouli – does not smell great, but it is still fine for the purpose. And that linalool insecticide vibe, subtle but persistent from the very beginning. Frankly this overall smells a bit dull to me – the amber/incense/green notes accord is nice, but also a bit confused and... I don't know, not catchy. Pale, perhaps. Anyway, overall this scent is closer to some green incenses CdG's like Sugi or Zagorsk, more than to amber-based scents. Short persistence (too short for me). Nice, but not worth the price tag for me. 18 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Déclaration by CartierA really good and distinctive contemporary "eau de cologne" with a much interesting and complex structure. Dozens of notes here, but basically it is a fresh-musky-woody fragrance with several facets to discover according to what you focus on - you may want to feel the rich, sensual floral touch, the woods, the ginger, the citrus, the dried fruits-spicy accord (which, in turn, unfolds up like a fractal in cardamom notes, caraway, pepper, tea, neroli...). Or still - and probably, better - you may just want to feel the overall look of this - a safe, elegant, long-lasting milestone of modern eaux de cologne. An admirable essay of perfumery. 18 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Captain CanadaShow all reviews | Moschino Couture! by MoschinoThis is lovely, what I imagine Prada Candy would be like if that scent didn’t hand out cavities. First burst is full of refreshing mandarin then there’s definitely pepper. It dries down to just the right amount of sweet, vanilla, spice and resin - I don’t get much cedar, it all seems like benzoin to me. So creamy and comforting but it’s not boring or bland. Blood-orange is so right, just when you think you know what’s going on, it surprises you. It leaves an oil film on my skin after it dries which is interesting, it must be really concentrated. The only con is it t doesn’t project very far but it lasts for about 4 hours. 18 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Captain CanadaShow all reviews | Moschino by MoschinoI wore CK Obsession as my signature for 2 decades! I don’t tire easily lol but I did, finally. So, my first goal was to find something like Obsession, nothing too far away from my comfort zone but something a bit different and this perfume was the one I purchased, blind based on reviews. It *is* like Obsession only more refined and it’s a lot like Moschino Couture! as well, only with spices. It’s not totally like Obsession though as it lacks cinnamon and has the more refined, less sharp nutmeg and cloves instead and Moschino Moschino has no animalic civet so it’s less dirty, just simply more sophisticated. This scent was my first carnation scent, it is the perfect flower for all the spices to meld with. 18 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Nero by Bruno AcamporaBruno Acampora Nero, as for a miracle, has jumped like a king on the stage of my absolute favorite "go to downtown dark venues" fragrances and it is probably among my top five of the general wish list at moment. Well, we exactly know that Bruno Acampora is a glorious italian niche brand which is unfortunately slightly neglected and underrated here on Basenotes. Each one of the marvellous perfumes/oils is artistic, artisanal, pure and appointed with the most natural raw materials of the market. Many worldwide famous characters enjoyed the Acampora's creations back along the times and still nowadays. I'm lucky to own the pure essences and dealing with those is a pure bliss. Bruno Acampora himself is a traveller driven by the obsessive research of emotions and new cultures. What about Nero? Well, Nero is a real bat, elusive and dangerous. This fragrance is indeed hypnotic, "club-prive" type, luxurious, refined, lounge in style, erotic, hurban and dark as the darkest of the nights. Soft sandalwood, citrus, saffron, warm amber, beastly musk, may be violet leaves and dark patchouli represent the soul of this almost sinister fragrance. The top notes appears by soon slightly sparkling and fruity in a dry way (I detect lemon and probably grapefruit). May be secret hints of red/dark fruits from the forest are hidden in the blend together with barely hinted citrus. I suppose some well appointed woodsy/incensey resins and essential oils from the forest could be included in the recipe. The note of sandalwood is central for sure but it is not the arid "woody" sandalwood we find around sometimes but an almost creamy/berrish/violet-suede type one in effect. The intensely woody/oriental and spicy aroma (with a dark undiscernible ambery/resinous subtle spark) conjures me more than vaguely the Black Afgano's type of velvety darkness but while for many the Nasomatto's one fails in quality, balance and excess of gassiness and density this one keeps up and preserves in my opinion measure and absolute raw material value. The aroma is indeed never cloying, un-natural or overly rich (creamy/ gassy) but subtle, elegant and equilibrated with a touch of final suede. This little pearl of the night appears elegant and avand-garde at once (two concepts that not easily correspond). Excellent longevity and projection. 18 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Bois des Îles by ChanelOne of my favourite Chanel's ever. Simply marvellous! So great and timeless. I enjoyed Luca Turin's review in his Guide, I feel quite the same. Perfect for men too. Won't try to convince you or describe it – just try it, at least once in your life! 18 April, 2014 |
 deadidol Show all reviews | Mare by SlumberhouseThis is probably the most imposing perfume from the line, and the most challenging for me to wear. Yet there’s something utterly compelling about it and the absolutely immersive experience that it offers. 18 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Eau de Monsieur by Annick GoutalElegant, classic eau de cologne, with the same "dusty" and slightly funereal chypre feel of Encens Flamboyant. I really appreciate the mandarin-floral note here, it is very rich, beautiful, well crafted and sparkling like a diamond cut. I read it's geranium, but has quite an opulent density closer to rose. Just a subtle hint of insecticide (quite recurrent in Goutal's work – I recall feeling it in Duel too). Overall really nice, elegant, close to skin and not much persistent. 18 April, 2014 |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Sacre du Printemps by YS UzacI could only smell this at Esxence Milano, so my first impressions are based on a not-that-accurate paper test. However this is a green, straightforward, dry, aerial spring-y scent, I did not get all the notes but it's basically an accord of lively pungent lawn grass, herbs and white flowers. The drydown on paper is a gorgeous, delicate and incredibly persistent base of a delicate floral note on vanillin, with just a discreet and subtle balsamic souvenir of grass and herbs (and some aromatic woods I guess). Can not wait to smell it more accurately, I am a fan of Ys Uzac's work - for the moment I appreciate they did not come out with something more trendy, spicy green scents aren't that fashionable these days. 18 April, 2014 |
| Captain CanadaShow all reviews | Agent Provocateur by Agent ProvocateurI bought this blind, I'm intrigued by the bottle lol but also the notes and good and bad reviews all over the place. I ordered L'Agent blind as well and am so incredibly impressed with that scent. 17 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 20th April, 2014) |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Tsar by Van Cleef & ArpelsGreat classic formal fougère, cozy accord of bergamot and lavender on balsamic woods and dry bitter leather. Less raw and bold comparing to other "powerhouses", a bit more elegant and restrained, even though it has some dark, dry, animalic notes crawling underneath – but (lucky for them back then) this was part of the concept of "classic man scent". However surely more "safe" and pleasant comparing to other "savage bombs". A great, timeless and understated masculine fragrance I enjoy to wear home, from times to times. 17 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 19 April, 2014) |
| Captain CanadaShow all reviews | Jolie Madame by Pierre BalmainThud, what a dud. First though, why oh why would anyone seriously test a fragrance with violet if you absolutely hate violet? Then, vote it down based on the violet and not the composition or quality as a whole? When you review this way it doesn't give others information other than that you don't like violets...Also, most of us pleebs are not testing "vintage" nor would I want to. 17 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 18 April, 2014) |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta by Acqua di ParmaNice, pleasant, invigorating citrus and bergamot opening on mellow aromatic woods – sandal and cedar, I guess. A talcum, powdery, musky heart of flower petals, a solid but very subtle base of patchouli, vanillin and (synthetic) oak moss, which gets more and more earthy while the first more volatile notes vanish. So basically nothing new, but still decently executed. I also detect the peculiar, piquant-fruity note of pepper and pimiento. What you get after a while is a persistent, sweet, gentle musky drydown with just a tiny hint of dusty earthy notes and a vague feel of powdery white flowers. Bit boring after a while. Frankly the start is better than the evolution, but it's indeed a clear, laid-back, cozy, (overpriced) modern eau de cologne. 17 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 18 April, 2014) |
| Colin Maillard ItalyShow all reviews | Quorum by Antonio PuigRich, dense, raw opening in a perfectly classic fougère style. A textured blend of green balsamic notes on spices and citrus drips, with a rich and natural oak moss note on ambers and bold, resinous aromatic woods. The leather note emerges as minute pass: honest, shady, solid, slightly rubbery and dry. A great, manly, elegant, rich and self-conscious fougère – still not tacky or cloying. With just a hint of that gloomy, sweaty personality many powerhouses had in the 70s/80s (some more elegant and understated fougères like Tsar are like old, classic Mercedes cars; this is rather the fast & noisy Alfetta Spider). Highy wearable today as well. I own a vintage version and I have heard is has subsequently been reformulated on a more green/fresh tone – probably still good, I don't know. 17 April, 2014 (Last Edited: 18 April, 2014) |
 alfarom ItalyShow all reviews | Savanè Oud by Torre of TuscanySavane Oud is not your typical medicinal oud. Personally I wouldn't even classify it as a oud. It opens with a blast of dark green notes that, at traces, lean towards the resin/ copal type of aroma. Stark and quite striking. The fragrance introduces then a mix of semi-challenging spices providing a sweaty / arid vibe. A woody-patch base serves as the bone structure. 17 April, 2014 |
| Darvant ItalyShow all reviews | Milano Caffè by AbdesSalaam Attar ProfumoAnother Dominique Dubrana's convincing performance appointed for the extremely genuine and "fragrant" AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo. Milano Caffè, the first of a series dedicated to several representative italian cities, strikes by soon for its "somewhat O'Driu'esque" extremely measured juxtaposition between aromatic/spicy culinary elements (aromatic herbs, dry spices, green peels) and an amber/cappuccino olfactory basement which never drags the aroma towards the slippery (and dangerous) gourmand fields. The aim is to reproduce over an olfactory path the "milanese aura" dominated by the ubiquitous caffè/cappuccino/cigarette presence and by the spicy whiffs exhaling all around by the ethnic restaurants. The strenght of spices (cloves, pepper and cinnamon under my profane nose) supported by the influence from aromatic herbs and probably green citrus peels are all for long more relevant than the restrained coffee/amber-vanilla/cocoa basic accord. I detect tobacco along the dry down but this characteristic element smells more about dry/spicy tobacco than about a perfumed, smooth and sweet vanillic tobacco itself (despite the listed vanilla, cocoa and cappuccino). This basically dry spicy tobacco is closer to an Hilde Soliani Bell'Antonio's type of tobacco rendition (which is anyway far drier and more ash-tray type) than to a Tobacco Vanille one, despite the rounding performance afforded by a vanilla/cappuccino accord. The dry down smells something in the middle between an "O'Driu'esque" ideal Peety/Linfedele Haiku "encounter" and the Don Corleone's tobacco/vanilla main vibe. The "accomplished" outcome is still woodsy/spicy for sure but finally well rounded, tobacco flavoured, woody, averagely dry (dry spices/tobacco/amber accord) and with a "non-gourmand" subtle cigarette/cappuccino vein never beyond the fences of a strict balance. Is like spices, dry amber, herbal patterns and tobacco could be able to dry, restrict and wisely refrain the rounding balsams influence in a way the aroma appears carnal, spicy and almost organic till the end of the trip. Frankly I'm not able to detect any iris which eventually expresses its influence just with a rounding, powder providing and amalgamating effect. Yes, I detect throughout a subtle, really subtle tenacious green/lemony slightly bitter/aromatic secret spark. Extremely natural (with the finest genuine aromatic raw materials implementation), and distinguished Milano Caffè is another satisfying olfactory issue by AbdesSalaam Attar Profumo. 17 April, 2014 |
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