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fine kitchen magic, not at all merciless
A little bit I was afraid: what would expect me at this announcement?
"The Ruthless Countess Dorothea": in my mind's eye I saw a picture of a stern looking, loud woman in riding boots, a pack of hunting dogs in tow.
The scent pyramid promised something else; so I gathered my courage and sprayed:
At first timidly, then a little more generously.
How would you and I correspond?
It immediately became apparent that I was on a completely wrong track: my performance was quickly banished to a corner of the large airy Hall of Fragrances.
I met a friendly well rounded woman with a flowered apron, surrounded by the most delicious aromas.
She led me into a cosy kitchen and I followed a trail of fresh bergamot, spicy red ginger (my nose was tingling) and lots of cuddly-warm cinnamon: a mixture that surrounded me in an inviting way.
Next I hit a trace of beeswax; also a symbol of cultivated domesticity.
For me beeswax does not only mean fragrant and cosy candlelight, but also an equally good furniture polish, the application of which leaves behind contentedly shiny, richly lolling wooden surfaces. Another factor of homeliness.
And lo and behold: I also found clary sage; harmoniously leaning against the hitherto existing scent tissue and as a so-called "bee pasture" so well suited to the beeswax nuance.
This "merciless" Countess Dorothea led me into a world of well-being in which, of course, a cup of spicy mate tea is a must.
This surprisingly sympathetic "kitchen aroma" is rounded off with this.
Powdery and gentle, cashmeran blends in with the idyllic picture and invites you to linger with its scent and aroma friends who have been present up to now.
And of course, where ginger, cinnamon and perhaps even a touch of aniseed are gathered, the sensual, creamy warmth of vanilla is not missing.
In this completely balanced fragrance moment Countess Dorothea pours us a glass of sherry; this noble drink shines golden in the glass.
But this friendly gesture also represents the crowning finale of the visit to the not so merciless countess: a polite farewell!
Let's leave "The Ruthless Countess Dorothea" to her fragrant cuisine and her peculiarities.
Maybe she will invite us again soon for a fragrant cup of tea with freshly baked ginger cookies. Who knows?
First of all, for a pleasant duration, I am enveloped in a warm, harmonious and sensual scent of spices and herbs and a memory of a glass of sherry
As often I also find this creation of Penhalion's fragrances quite entertaining.
They draw a loving picture of English country life with many small facets and unexpected scent developments.
Perhaps the upcoming Christmas baking is the best occasion to surround yourself with Countess Dorothea. In any case, she fits in easily with all the expected flavours.
"The Ruthless Countess Dorothea" is a lovely scented lady, who you may like but you don't have to like her!
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