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08/27/2022
Elysium
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A Weekend Festival's True Atmosphere
How I came across Hollister fragrances, I have already fully described them in the Festival Party for Him review, so I would immediately analyze Festival Vibes without too many preambles. The official Interparfums Inc. website claims Festival Vibes as an aromatic fougère. Indeed, I catch a few more facets that I would try to describe in the following, such as soapy, green, mossy, and leathery.
Again, Festival Vibes begins with a blast of alcohol, very strong and in the face, similar to the Festival Party. So, be aware and wait a moment before smelling it. Then, luckily, a pleasant musky and soapy aroma make its way between all that lot of alcohol that evaporates quickly. I like these aqueous and clean chords, which give the fragrance light and carefree feel, the scents we associate with the out-of-the-shower sensation. The birch leaves give the leathery, sharp, musky, and earthy nuances, while the ozone-like accord gives that net feeling. An acidic fruity nuance joins to complete the opening, which I recognize as the pulp of unripe pineapple fruit, not overly sweet. The initial phase is very pleasant, something already known and not disruptive, pineapple that intertwines with sea air, however pleasant and captivating for the mass.
Soon, the initial dewy freshness takes a spicier and more leafy direction. The heart beats with the aromatic laurel leaves and cannabis, resulting in a slightly herbaceous. Ginger root is pungent but subdued, non-dominant, contrasting with the green herb accord. I find it rather difficult to recognize the woody notes that should characterize the central scene, which is rich in green and wet foliage.
And then comes the bottom, which is much more earthy, a riot of animalic, musky, and warm accords. The initial earthiness and moss are enhanced thanks to synthetic oak moss and ambergris. The latter adds a kind of saltiness to the mixture without entering too much into the marine or oceanic territory. The base features a handful of baked tonka beans for sweetness lovers, with a great dose of coumarin that softens the base and adds plenty of creaminess with a caramel-like tinge.
Of the three items in the Hollister Festival series, this is the coolest and most aquatic, perfectly suited for a summer day and prime time moment. In the end, if that's your thing, I suggest you wear #festival nite for a night out. For my taste, I find it light enough to be worn in my free time and also at work, not offensive or demanding. I get a decent performance, medium longevity, and moderate sillage on my skin. If I had to match the scent, I'd put it on the same playing field as Life, L'Eau pour Homme Eau de Toilette or even Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette, all with a fresh but non-citrusy opening on a final ambergris-oakmoss-tonka in trio. I like to remember that the three perfumes are not flanker of each other, and each perfume has a distinct aroma from the others.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since August 2022.
-Elysium
Again, Festival Vibes begins with a blast of alcohol, very strong and in the face, similar to the Festival Party. So, be aware and wait a moment before smelling it. Then, luckily, a pleasant musky and soapy aroma make its way between all that lot of alcohol that evaporates quickly. I like these aqueous and clean chords, which give the fragrance light and carefree feel, the scents we associate with the out-of-the-shower sensation. The birch leaves give the leathery, sharp, musky, and earthy nuances, while the ozone-like accord gives that net feeling. An acidic fruity nuance joins to complete the opening, which I recognize as the pulp of unripe pineapple fruit, not overly sweet. The initial phase is very pleasant, something already known and not disruptive, pineapple that intertwines with sea air, however pleasant and captivating for the mass.
Soon, the initial dewy freshness takes a spicier and more leafy direction. The heart beats with the aromatic laurel leaves and cannabis, resulting in a slightly herbaceous. Ginger root is pungent but subdued, non-dominant, contrasting with the green herb accord. I find it rather difficult to recognize the woody notes that should characterize the central scene, which is rich in green and wet foliage.
And then comes the bottom, which is much more earthy, a riot of animalic, musky, and warm accords. The initial earthiness and moss are enhanced thanks to synthetic oak moss and ambergris. The latter adds a kind of saltiness to the mixture without entering too much into the marine or oceanic territory. The base features a handful of baked tonka beans for sweetness lovers, with a great dose of coumarin that softens the base and adds plenty of creaminess with a caramel-like tinge.
Of the three items in the Hollister Festival series, this is the coolest and most aquatic, perfectly suited for a summer day and prime time moment. In the end, if that's your thing, I suggest you wear #festival nite for a night out. For my taste, I find it light enough to be worn in my free time and also at work, not offensive or demanding. I get a decent performance, medium longevity, and moderate sillage on my skin. If I had to match the scent, I'd put it on the same playing field as Life, L'Eau pour Homme Eau de Toilette or even Dunhill Fresh Eau de Toilette, all with a fresh but non-citrusy opening on a final ambergris-oakmoss-tonka in trio. I like to remember that the three perfumes are not flanker of each other, and each perfume has a distinct aroma from the others.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since August 2022.
-Elysium
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