Top Notes
Cognac
Heart Notes
Oak absolute
Cinnamon
Tonka bean absolute
Base Notes
Praliné
Vanilla
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Notes05/30/2021
Carlitos01
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Carlitos01
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Angels drunk with a boozy perfume
Cognac is a premium grape brandy made in the Cognac region, located in southwest France near Bordeaux. A low-alcohol white wine was produced in this region in the 17th century. It was very much appreciated in the UK and the Scandinavian countries. However, there were some production issues. As it was a very delicate wine and it deteriorated quickly. Governments did not help much either, as high taxes were levied on exported alcoholic beverages.
To solve these problems, some producers decided to distill part of the wine. In this way, high alcohol content was obtained, as if it were a concentrated wine. The tax volume decreased for exports in smaller quantities. The higher alcohol content also increased the longevity of the wine. As with any concentrate, the end-user would only have to add water to get a new wine.
This high-alcohol concentrate was also used to add alcohol to ordinary white wine. However, some of this alcoholic beverage was neither exported nor incorporated into wine. It just aged in oak barrels like any other wine brandy. Over time, the liquid turned a caramel color and lost much of its initial fire. This is how "Cognac" was born, a type of brandy that is produced in the delimited French region of Cognac.
"Young" cognac distillates have floral and fruity notes, but the best cognacs are aged in oak barrels, which largely contribute to the more complex final aroma. During the aging process, there is a natural phenomenon of ethanol evaporation over time, known as "THE ANGELS' SHARE". Evaporation accounts for about 2% of the total cognac initial inventory, or the equivalent of 22 million bottles a year. It just disappears into the air. It's a high price that producers are happy to pay to achieve perfection.
The Angel's Share is a familiar expression found in several books about alcoholic beverages and their history, especially those about cognac. I don't know when the term was first used, but its poetic aspect certainly contributes to its widespread adoption. I can't help but picture a couple of angels waiting in line to get receive their cognac whiff.
Kilian Hennessy is a descendant of the founder of the famous Hennessy Cognac brand. Although he received offers for internships in the family business during his youth, he went his own way with his high-class perfume brand. With Angels' Share, he pays tribute to his legacy. As heir to the renowned French cognac family, he launched a perfume to use from night to dawn at a chic party.
The essential cognac oil has a very complex aroma with aromatic notes of acidity, fruity muscatel grapes, and a complex earthy richness. It has a subtle aroma of wine or brandy, which is sometimes used to highlight the uniqueness of other complementary fragrances. It helps elevate and modify certain notes in perfume formulas and provides a strong background note for lighter and sweeter essences.
Angels' Share is a unisex gourmand perfume designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers. If would be in a different price range, it could compete with the 1 Million Eau de Toilette sales champion. At first glance, I could describe it as brandy and cinnamon in an apple pie. In another simple comment, I could invoke the similarity to Oajan or Hermessence Ambre Narguilé.
The scent is woody, sweet, and spicy. It opens with a note of cognac that persists throughout the perfume evolution, although it is much less potent in the drydown. In the heart, cinnamon becomes, by far, the most noticeable note and mixes with the base duo of praline and vanilla notes. Sandalwood and oak are only weak secondary notes. The global scent is quite sweet, but never in excess. In the dry, a sweet aroma of home cinnamon and apple pie remains, which transmits a mild and spicy warmth.
Angels' Share is not a performance star, despite projecting heavily for nearly three hours. Longevity and silage are slightly above average.
The bottle is reminiscent of a small chic crystal brandy bottle. It is totally feminine when this perfume has a unisex market.
Angels' Share in numbers:
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Opening: 10.0 (some cognac with a lot of cinnamon)
DryDown: 9.0 (vanilla and praline with the remaining cinnamon and fading cognac)
Longevity: 8.0 (3 good sprays can last up to 7 ~ 8 hours)
Silage: 8.0 (up to 5 to 6 feet with 3 sprays; projects for more than 3.0 hours)
Exclusivity: 7.5 (it will seem exclusive to many users, but there is an undeniable resemblance to Oajan and Hermessence Ambre Narguilé)
Portability: 6.5 (a nighttime scent for winter and fall)
Versatility: 6.5 (clubs, a night out, and social events)
Praise: 9.5 (You will get the attention of almost everyone. Many compliments will happen for sure)
Quality: 10.0 (above-average quality ingredients, solid bottle, good spray)
Presentation: 7.5 (well accomplished, but too complicated and feminine for my taste)
Price: 6.0 (50 ml for 180.00 USD)
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Overall rating: 8.05 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = do not miss;
Recommendation: This is a sweet chic fragrance. It is a great scent for clubbing and fancy events. At least a decant is recommended for perfume enthusiasts.
Due to its price and specificity, I cannot recommend a blind purchase.
Music: Mark Ronson - "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars
To solve these problems, some producers decided to distill part of the wine. In this way, high alcohol content was obtained, as if it were a concentrated wine. The tax volume decreased for exports in smaller quantities. The higher alcohol content also increased the longevity of the wine. As with any concentrate, the end-user would only have to add water to get a new wine.
This high-alcohol concentrate was also used to add alcohol to ordinary white wine. However, some of this alcoholic beverage was neither exported nor incorporated into wine. It just aged in oak barrels like any other wine brandy. Over time, the liquid turned a caramel color and lost much of its initial fire. This is how "Cognac" was born, a type of brandy that is produced in the delimited French region of Cognac.
"Young" cognac distillates have floral and fruity notes, but the best cognacs are aged in oak barrels, which largely contribute to the more complex final aroma. During the aging process, there is a natural phenomenon of ethanol evaporation over time, known as "THE ANGELS' SHARE". Evaporation accounts for about 2% of the total cognac initial inventory, or the equivalent of 22 million bottles a year. It just disappears into the air. It's a high price that producers are happy to pay to achieve perfection.
The Angel's Share is a familiar expression found in several books about alcoholic beverages and their history, especially those about cognac. I don't know when the term was first used, but its poetic aspect certainly contributes to its widespread adoption. I can't help but picture a couple of angels waiting in line to get receive their cognac whiff.
Kilian Hennessy is a descendant of the founder of the famous Hennessy Cognac brand. Although he received offers for internships in the family business during his youth, he went his own way with his high-class perfume brand. With Angels' Share, he pays tribute to his legacy. As heir to the renowned French cognac family, he launched a perfume to use from night to dawn at a chic party.
The essential cognac oil has a very complex aroma with aromatic notes of acidity, fruity muscatel grapes, and a complex earthy richness. It has a subtle aroma of wine or brandy, which is sometimes used to highlight the uniqueness of other complementary fragrances. It helps elevate and modify certain notes in perfume formulas and provides a strong background note for lighter and sweeter essences.
Angels' Share is a unisex gourmand perfume designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers. If would be in a different price range, it could compete with the 1 Million Eau de Toilette sales champion. At first glance, I could describe it as brandy and cinnamon in an apple pie. In another simple comment, I could invoke the similarity to Oajan or Hermessence Ambre Narguilé.
The scent is woody, sweet, and spicy. It opens with a note of cognac that persists throughout the perfume evolution, although it is much less potent in the drydown. In the heart, cinnamon becomes, by far, the most noticeable note and mixes with the base duo of praline and vanilla notes. Sandalwood and oak are only weak secondary notes. The global scent is quite sweet, but never in excess. In the dry, a sweet aroma of home cinnamon and apple pie remains, which transmits a mild and spicy warmth.
Angels' Share is not a performance star, despite projecting heavily for nearly three hours. Longevity and silage are slightly above average.
The bottle is reminiscent of a small chic crystal brandy bottle. It is totally feminine when this perfume has a unisex market.
Angels' Share in numbers:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Opening: 10.0 (some cognac with a lot of cinnamon)
DryDown: 9.0 (vanilla and praline with the remaining cinnamon and fading cognac)
Longevity: 8.0 (3 good sprays can last up to 7 ~ 8 hours)
Silage: 8.0 (up to 5 to 6 feet with 3 sprays; projects for more than 3.0 hours)
Exclusivity: 7.5 (it will seem exclusive to many users, but there is an undeniable resemblance to Oajan and Hermessence Ambre Narguilé)
Portability: 6.5 (a nighttime scent for winter and fall)
Versatility: 6.5 (clubs, a night out, and social events)
Praise: 9.5 (You will get the attention of almost everyone. Many compliments will happen for sure)
Quality: 10.0 (above-average quality ingredients, solid bottle, good spray)
Presentation: 7.5 (well accomplished, but too complicated and feminine for my taste)
Price: 6.0 (50 ml for 180.00 USD)
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Overall rating: 8.05 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = do not miss;
Recommendation: This is a sweet chic fragrance. It is a great scent for clubbing and fancy events. At least a decant is recommended for perfume enthusiasts.
Due to its price and specificity, I cannot recommend a blind purchase.
Music: Mark Ronson - "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars
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