![[⁶C] Carbon by One of those / nu_be](https://pimages.parfumo.de/240/21297_j7hc55o7ko_240.webp "[⁶C] Carbon by One of those / nu_be")
03/15/2021
Elysium
816 Reviews
Elysium
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A Dive Into The Roots Of Life
By the way, do you know that carbon atoms can bond together in different ways, giving rise to various carbon allotropes? The best-known allotropes are graphite and diamond, the former being opaque, black, and soft enough to form a streak on paper, while diamond is highly transparent and is the hardest known natural material. Incredibly, two sides to the same coin! Carbon [⁶C] by Nu Be is an oriental woody fragrance, and the nose behind this fragrance is Françoise Caron. I have some of her creations, including Azzaro’s Onyx-Silver Black which I love. Carbon [⁶C] features floral, powdery, resinous, aromatic, and woody-spicy accords, and was designed to capture the mysterious beginning of life.
The opening invests me with dark and cold aromas like graphite. Carbon [⁶C] starts as one of the most amazing things I’ve tried, with ginger, black pepper, and cardamom that arrive lickety-split and tickle my nostrils right away. I’m talking about the aroma of frozen ginger root, pungent cardamom, and tons of black peppercorns that remind me of Comme des Garçons Black Pepper. But there is not only pepper, because the spiciness seems to include hints of clove pods or better cinnamon bark, and a hint of nutmeg, like freshly grated powder over an Alexander cocktail; I feel it almost strongly. The dominant combination of the above notes creates this realistic bitter citrus and the alcoholic scent of overripe bloody orange, the pungent odor emanating from the peel of a fruit left for many days at room temperature. I’m not saying it’s disgusting, I’m just telling you my feeling of something reminiscent of a pomander ball, citrusy and spicy. I like the initial phase, so unusual and very niche.
When the soft and feathery heart arrives, it announces carnal notes of peppercorn flowers, which I first heard mentioned as a scented note, followed by powdery iris and a blend of aromatic herbs. The iris root in here has some violet leaf-like vibes, sharing the same green, moist dustiness. Also, the spiciness doesn’t end in the upper part, because I can feel sweaty cumin in the middle phase. I appreciate the body odor that some spices give off, but only when they stay in a safe and pleasant area.
The deep and creamy aroma of freshly carved sandalwood gives a formidable persistence and new nuances to the dry-down, soon joined by a handful of sticky and sensual resins, and a hint of white musk, not at all animal and quite clean and laundered. I love how the smooth and radiant woody sandal blends perfectly with the dusty, matte iris.
What can I say, I like it in all its phases, and especially in the end. So far, Carbon [⁶C] is one of the strongest nu_be scents I’ve tested, even though it’s much warmer and creamier. Performance is excellent. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, at least with my skin chemistry. I feel it is suitable for an autumn climate, both for the day and for the colder evenings. If you love a conceptual perfume, you better try it.
This review is based upon a 100ml bottle I own since March 2021 (27Y901 batch code), which I ordered here www.parfimo.it and paid €19.50.
-Elysium
The opening invests me with dark and cold aromas like graphite. Carbon [⁶C] starts as one of the most amazing things I’ve tried, with ginger, black pepper, and cardamom that arrive lickety-split and tickle my nostrils right away. I’m talking about the aroma of frozen ginger root, pungent cardamom, and tons of black peppercorns that remind me of Comme des Garçons Black Pepper. But there is not only pepper, because the spiciness seems to include hints of clove pods or better cinnamon bark, and a hint of nutmeg, like freshly grated powder over an Alexander cocktail; I feel it almost strongly. The dominant combination of the above notes creates this realistic bitter citrus and the alcoholic scent of overripe bloody orange, the pungent odor emanating from the peel of a fruit left for many days at room temperature. I’m not saying it’s disgusting, I’m just telling you my feeling of something reminiscent of a pomander ball, citrusy and spicy. I like the initial phase, so unusual and very niche.
When the soft and feathery heart arrives, it announces carnal notes of peppercorn flowers, which I first heard mentioned as a scented note, followed by powdery iris and a blend of aromatic herbs. The iris root in here has some violet leaf-like vibes, sharing the same green, moist dustiness. Also, the spiciness doesn’t end in the upper part, because I can feel sweaty cumin in the middle phase. I appreciate the body odor that some spices give off, but only when they stay in a safe and pleasant area.
The deep and creamy aroma of freshly carved sandalwood gives a formidable persistence and new nuances to the dry-down, soon joined by a handful of sticky and sensual resins, and a hint of white musk, not at all animal and quite clean and laundered. I love how the smooth and radiant woody sandal blends perfectly with the dusty, matte iris.
What can I say, I like it in all its phases, and especially in the end. So far, Carbon [⁶C] is one of the strongest nu_be scents I’ve tested, even though it’s much warmer and creamier. Performance is excellent. Both longevity and sillage are moderate, at least with my skin chemistry. I feel it is suitable for an autumn climate, both for the day and for the colder evenings. If you love a conceptual perfume, you better try it.
This review is based upon a 100ml bottle I own since March 2021 (27Y901 batch code), which I ordered here www.parfimo.it and paid €19.50.
-Elysium
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