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06/17/2023
KathrynA66
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KathrynA66
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5
Incense & Ancient Temples
I bought this gem on a whim because it smelled nice on the test strip; it was on sale and the bottle was pretty. I've found it to be a sweet, meditative scent. It is not an especially quiet fragrance, but it makes me feel quiet.
"Quiet" is not really my strong suit, as a general rule.
The frankincense gives the impression of soft but still opulent incense in the opening, while the freesia and bergamot bring a light, fresh quality, which is a perfect balance with the heavier frankincense.
The incense accord remains, albeit a little lighter, as the florals develop, and I really love the blending of the floral notes. For me, the florals don't stand out individually very much. Every now and then I detect a bit of rose or jasmine or a creamy, slightly musky orchid, but for the most part they form the most fabulous, single floral note, which has a creamy, sweet, narcotic, richness, without being indolic.
As the frankincense fades, the slightly spicy, very sweet patchouli and the sandalwood maintain the incense accord, and the musk doesn't only work beautifully with the florals, it brings a much needed, mildly animalic note to the fragrance as a whole.
My overall impression of wearing this scent is that of walking into an ancient temple, wherein there are bouquets of fresh, blooming flowers; the same incense has been used for ages & ages, and there is a quiet presence of other people, unobtrusively meditating. Very peaceful.
I think Imperial Saphir, while sweet and floral, is quite unisex, regardless of the marketing label. It performs well, leaving a noticeable (but not strong) sillage trail and lasting at least 8 hours, with strong/moderate projection, depending on the temperature. I don't recommend wearing this fragrance in hot weather, as it the incense accord and sweet patchouli become overwhelming, but it's lovely in cooler temperatures, anything below 70°F/21°C.
"Quiet" is not really my strong suit, as a general rule.
The frankincense gives the impression of soft but still opulent incense in the opening, while the freesia and bergamot bring a light, fresh quality, which is a perfect balance with the heavier frankincense.
The incense accord remains, albeit a little lighter, as the florals develop, and I really love the blending of the floral notes. For me, the florals don't stand out individually very much. Every now and then I detect a bit of rose or jasmine or a creamy, slightly musky orchid, but for the most part they form the most fabulous, single floral note, which has a creamy, sweet, narcotic, richness, without being indolic.
As the frankincense fades, the slightly spicy, very sweet patchouli and the sandalwood maintain the incense accord, and the musk doesn't only work beautifully with the florals, it brings a much needed, mildly animalic note to the fragrance as a whole.
My overall impression of wearing this scent is that of walking into an ancient temple, wherein there are bouquets of fresh, blooming flowers; the same incense has been used for ages & ages, and there is a quiet presence of other people, unobtrusively meditating. Very peaceful.
I think Imperial Saphir, while sweet and floral, is quite unisex, regardless of the marketing label. It performs well, leaving a noticeable (but not strong) sillage trail and lasting at least 8 hours, with strong/moderate projection, depending on the temperature. I don't recommend wearing this fragrance in hot weather, as it the incense accord and sweet patchouli become overwhelming, but it's lovely in cooler temperatures, anything below 70°F/21°C.
