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12/28/2023
DogiCoco
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DogiCoco
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My favorite licorice gourmand
I didn't have high hopes for this because I was not a big fan of the original Madera, but wow! White Madera is the ultimate licorice and vanilla gourmand.
It opens up with a sharp, spicy blast of star anise that smells just like licorice. Or more precisely: Like the ammonium chloride filling of Turkish Pepper, the licorice hard candy that is sold with a warning that it's only for adults. It also reminds me of the chocolate coated salmiak lollipops they sell at funfairs.
But it becomes softer and smoother quickly. As it dries down a lovely creaminess with lots of vanilla and subtle coconut unfolds. The heart stage reminds me of Haribo confect, which is a sweet licorice sandwiched between two layers of chewy candy. Sorry, I guess my candy references here are very German, or maybe north/west/central European, and likely not that helpful for an international audience. If you never ate any of these, just imagine licorice that starts out spicy and ends sweet.
The final drydown isn't that focused on licorice/star anise anyways. It's soft vanilla, surprisingly powdery and cozy. The whole scent feels so comforting and enveloping, perfect for cold weather. The floral notes and musk don't really stand out, but they might be responsible for the powdery vibe in the base that makes the fragrance more refined that expected. The drydown lasts all day and night.
White Madera smells like a Christmas market in a bottle at times, but I think it can still easily be worn in January and February without feeling out of place. Basically whenever you need something delicious and calming. It was an instant love for me and I'm glad I got a bottle in time, as it seems to be discontinued now.
It opens up with a sharp, spicy blast of star anise that smells just like licorice. Or more precisely: Like the ammonium chloride filling of Turkish Pepper, the licorice hard candy that is sold with a warning that it's only for adults. It also reminds me of the chocolate coated salmiak lollipops they sell at funfairs.
But it becomes softer and smoother quickly. As it dries down a lovely creaminess with lots of vanilla and subtle coconut unfolds. The heart stage reminds me of Haribo confect, which is a sweet licorice sandwiched between two layers of chewy candy. Sorry, I guess my candy references here are very German, or maybe north/west/central European, and likely not that helpful for an international audience. If you never ate any of these, just imagine licorice that starts out spicy and ends sweet.
The final drydown isn't that focused on licorice/star anise anyways. It's soft vanilla, surprisingly powdery and cozy. The whole scent feels so comforting and enveloping, perfect for cold weather. The floral notes and musk don't really stand out, but they might be responsible for the powdery vibe in the base that makes the fragrance more refined that expected. The drydown lasts all day and night.
White Madera smells like a Christmas market in a bottle at times, but I think it can still easily be worn in January and February without feeling out of place. Basically whenever you need something delicious and calming. It was an instant love for me and I'm glad I got a bottle in time, as it seems to be discontinued now.
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