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01/30/2021
Greenfaerie
85 Reviews
Greenfaerie
Nice but a little off balance
BIWA is an interesting fragrance because it has the loveliest powdery vanilla (not too gourmand) notes that are very delicate, sort of misty, and some lovely piney or frankincense notes that, on their own, smell wonderful; but to me they don't mix right together. The sharpness of the base notes interrupt or take away from the beautiful, soft powdery notes, and to me it is discordant rather than complimentary. I can see how others might really love this perfume. I wish the delicate powdery notes could be made into a different perfume altogether. I also envision them with a softer green note, rather than with this sharp pine or frankincense. BIWA's powdery aspect reminds me of perfumes such as L'Eau d'Hiver. I imagine this fragrance would be lovely for winter's whiteness and equally lovely in the spring. In warmer months it might work for some, but it might disappear on others if the weather is too warm. Sillage is gentle but definitely present, which is what I would expect of a fragrance with these notes.
