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... the Ultime had it at the beginning not so easy with me. Because initially he was long a can-I-not-decide fragrance, although I can usually quickly say whether I like a perfume or not. So why of all things this flanker became a YES fragrance for me seems a bit strange to me from today's perspective. But perhaps the affection had to develop first, even if the flirtation should last almost half a year ...
If you spray L'Homme Ultime for the first time, an attractive presence is immediately perceptible, which immediately captivates its wearer. Because the fragrance juggles with two contrasting attributes that I particularly like: fruity (slightly floral) freshness on the one hand, and smoky peppery spice on the other:
It starts very refreshing by the grapefruit, more fruity-soft than citrusy-tart, and thereby slightly fired by the cardamom. After about 15 minutes, a fine, subtle florality joins in, so that the Ultime now seems a little more floral, more lovely, although still fruity and spicy. What is striking is that this contrast of fresh fruity florality and spicy pungency is always differentiated, i.e. individually perceptible. This is exactly what makes it so attractive to me and creates a high transparency in the fragrance, which also gives it a certain lightness. At the same time, it is very balanced, as the two contrasting directions roughly balance each other out, which creates an almost noble aura, also supported by the cedar, which permanently contributes something smoky. Fascinatingly done! And after about 2.5 hours, a slightly acidic vetiver joins in and adds another counterpoint. Thus, the fragrance stands for a constant attracting effect ... and quite persistent (holds on clothes about 7 to 8 hours).
Overall, a very coherent elixir, harmoniously fine-tuned, almost too aesthetic, too perfect. Could it therefore probably be possible this attribute that initially kept me from ordering him?
... Wait a minute, I suddenly have a suspicion. Perhaps this beautiful fragrance was in the shadow of an even more beautiful? Because my collection also adorns another designer, which dominates the theme of rose vs. spice, and scores similarly well here on Parfumo. It's Déclaration d'un Soir by Cartier, which is much more "extroverted" though, which appeals to me just as much. Could therefore the big brother-little brother syndrome have caused my hesitancy to include this wonderful Frenchman in my collection?
Be that as it may, after months of indecision, the YSL Ultime was finally allowed to move in with me. And that he could develop to the top of my collection, is probably due to several properties that are unique to me in this combination: It manages to be extremely balanced despite ambivalent fragrance notes, combines mild floral fruit with subtle smoky spice and clear vetiver, is feather-light and transparent, relatively linear in the scent progression, and that up to 8 hours with good sillage. It is never intrusive, fits almost every occasion and season and can probably be worn at any age. What more could you want?
Finally, a little tip for Parfumos who do not know him yet: Who likes Armanis Profumo or Versaces Dylan Blue, should perhaps also this YSL L'Homme Ultime times closer look ...
my then No.1
If you spray L'Homme Ultime for the first time, an attractive presence is immediately perceptible, which immediately captivates its wearer. Because the fragrance juggles with two contrasting attributes that I particularly like: fruity (slightly floral) freshness on the one hand, and smoky peppery spice on the other:
It starts very refreshing by the grapefruit, more fruity-soft than citrusy-tart, and thereby slightly fired by the cardamom. After about 15 minutes, a fine, subtle florality joins in, so that the Ultime now seems a little more floral, more lovely, although still fruity and spicy. What is striking is that this contrast of fresh fruity florality and spicy pungency is always differentiated, i.e. individually perceptible. This is exactly what makes it so attractive to me and creates a high transparency in the fragrance, which also gives it a certain lightness. At the same time, it is very balanced, as the two contrasting directions roughly balance each other out, which creates an almost noble aura, also supported by the cedar, which permanently contributes something smoky. Fascinatingly done! And after about 2.5 hours, a slightly acidic vetiver joins in and adds another counterpoint. Thus, the fragrance stands for a constant attracting effect ... and quite persistent (holds on clothes about 7 to 8 hours).
Overall, a very coherent elixir, harmoniously fine-tuned, almost too aesthetic, too perfect. Could it therefore probably be possible this attribute that initially kept me from ordering him?
... Wait a minute, I suddenly have a suspicion. Perhaps this beautiful fragrance was in the shadow of an even more beautiful? Because my collection also adorns another designer, which dominates the theme of rose vs. spice, and scores similarly well here on Parfumo. It's Déclaration d'un Soir by Cartier, which is much more "extroverted" though, which appeals to me just as much. Could therefore the big brother-little brother syndrome have caused my hesitancy to include this wonderful Frenchman in my collection?
Be that as it may, after months of indecision, the YSL Ultime was finally allowed to move in with me. And that he could develop to the top of my collection, is probably due to several properties that are unique to me in this combination: It manages to be extremely balanced despite ambivalent fragrance notes, combines mild floral fruit with subtle smoky spice and clear vetiver, is feather-light and transparent, relatively linear in the scent progression, and that up to 8 hours with good sillage. It is never intrusive, fits almost every occasion and season and can probably be worn at any age. What more could you want?
Finally, a little tip for Parfumos who do not know him yet: Who likes Armanis Profumo or Versaces Dylan Blue, should perhaps also this YSL L'Homme Ultime times closer look ...
my then No.1
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