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12/08/2018
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Sage, then. He's in everywhere, but he's never really worth mentioning.
Pure-bred ointment fragrances, which stage the fragrance as a central theme, are known to me only by a few.
Othello has a salvia note that provides clear freshness at the beginning, but otherwise, as so often, loses itself in the interplay and remains rather discreetly recognizable.
Tiglio Blu 01 by I Sottovuoto I was recently allowed to test, there is a dirty, spicy sage in the foreground, as it is perhaps known as a kitchen or medicinal herb. This sage has a natural, rugged character, which gains even more presence thanks to its citric, animal and ambrian players. Electra strikes a similar notch.
And there's Lauder for Men, of course, but he's also got a whole scoop of oakmoss, which steals the show from the sage during the course of the show.
In fact the opening of Electra reminds me quite clearly of the prelude of the Lauder man, whom I always suspected to have fallen as a mini. Completely wrong. It has to be (unless Sigillis Enrico Buccella made fun of it and constructed exactly this vintage tilt for his scent).
Here it is musty, sour wood that forms a not exactly inviting prelude. This gently peels a fine, natural-looking sage, which remains in opposition with the dry wood, but gradually gains space. An impression of metal is created. It's iron-like. At first I think of Tuscany by Aramis, to whom a similar note is added, but who does not list sage. As always, imagination. Sage in itself is already a certain citric, so we discover tiny little citrines on salt. That's the Amber. Lemon cuddle salt on dry wooden planks. That's how it should be described. The meanwhile stately grown sage lies on it and does not stir for several hours. The whole thing never smells sweaty, like with the Tiglio Blu 01, but for me very tidy and clearly conceived. Ethereally fresh sage, which is given a stage with flatteringly engaging proportions.
Whether this radiates 'great sensuality', as advertised on the perfumer's homepage, remains to be seen. Perhaps the association of sage as kitchen herb prevents the very great eroticism. However, it is easy to imagine that in ancient times such fragrances were used as the only available essences, forming an archaic prelude to modern perfume. And to transfer that into the present time has its charm. So leather gaiters and tunic tied around and performed by Aeschylos, Sophokles and Euripides! But be kind to your parents.
Pure-bred ointment fragrances, which stage the fragrance as a central theme, are known to me only by a few.
Othello has a salvia note that provides clear freshness at the beginning, but otherwise, as so often, loses itself in the interplay and remains rather discreetly recognizable.
Tiglio Blu 01 by I Sottovuoto I was recently allowed to test, there is a dirty, spicy sage in the foreground, as it is perhaps known as a kitchen or medicinal herb. This sage has a natural, rugged character, which gains even more presence thanks to its citric, animal and ambrian players. Electra strikes a similar notch.
And there's Lauder for Men, of course, but he's also got a whole scoop of oakmoss, which steals the show from the sage during the course of the show.
In fact the opening of Electra reminds me quite clearly of the prelude of the Lauder man, whom I always suspected to have fallen as a mini. Completely wrong. It has to be (unless Sigillis Enrico Buccella made fun of it and constructed exactly this vintage tilt for his scent).
Here it is musty, sour wood that forms a not exactly inviting prelude. This gently peels a fine, natural-looking sage, which remains in opposition with the dry wood, but gradually gains space. An impression of metal is created. It's iron-like. At first I think of Tuscany by Aramis, to whom a similar note is added, but who does not list sage. As always, imagination. Sage in itself is already a certain citric, so we discover tiny little citrines on salt. That's the Amber. Lemon cuddle salt on dry wooden planks. That's how it should be described. The meanwhile stately grown sage lies on it and does not stir for several hours. The whole thing never smells sweaty, like with the Tiglio Blu 01, but for me very tidy and clearly conceived. Ethereally fresh sage, which is given a stage with flatteringly engaging proportions.
Whether this radiates 'great sensuality', as advertised on the perfumer's homepage, remains to be seen. Perhaps the association of sage as kitchen herb prevents the very great eroticism. However, it is easy to imagine that in ancient times such fragrances were used as the only available essences, forming an archaic prelude to modern perfume. And to transfer that into the present time has its charm. So leather gaiters and tunic tied around and performed by Aeschylos, Sophokles and Euripides! But be kind to your parents.
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