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05/14/2022
Elysium
816 Reviews
Elysium
2
A Bitter Nocturnal Flower
I came across Modern Bouquet quite by accident. I had read that Stradivarius had recently launched a "Color Explosion" collection--a series of six fragrances--on the market, including one dedicated to men. As I passed the store, I remembered this fact and entered. On the shelf were exposed the testers, six very minimal bottles, some with frosted glass, soft and pastel colors, and the wooden cap in different colors. Obviously, I didn't focus only on the one intended for a male audience, and I tested all the fragrances. Well, Modern Bouquet was the one that immediately caught my attention, making me prefer it to Free Spirit for Man. I can't wait to tell you about this fragrance with a perfect name: Nº115 Modern Bouquet.
Modern Bouquet reveals itself with a fresh, dewy accord. The pear is juicy and crunchy, like a Williams or Doyenné du Comice variety. I feel the note of pear emerging quite clearly in a sweet cloudy, and not a cloying way, which I normally can never feel in other fragrances. Pushes the powdery bergamot fruit into the background while a carnal tuberose kicks between the top notes. In a few minutes, I can harvest the triad of white flowers. When I tested the cologne in the shop, I was unaware of the pyramid notes, but it was clear that the white narcotic flower was mixed in the potion. As soon as I sprayed it, I fell in love with it. There is a distinctive twist of the tuberose that makes this stand out.
As I wear it longer, I smell the bittersweet orange blossom anticipating and sharing heart with a relatively indolic sweetish jasmine. However, the duo is not enough to tame the poisoning tuberose, so bitter, seductive, and hypnotic. It is a riot of white, tart, and slightly animalistic flowers. From time to time, however, it smells like grape soda, but it's not as syrupy as it might seem. I find something about this mix of flowers and fruit intoxicating. And, perhaps contrary to popular belief, I think this is quite characteristic among modern fragrances, about how the flowery notes are reinterpreted. Tuberose is the most prominent of the three white flowers on my nose with its distinct carnal smell.
When the base notes start to take over, the scent becomes a bit earthy, smoky, amber, even deeper and denser, but with a slightly powdery accent. The patchouli gives it a deeper and more woody feel, and the base seems to contain cashmere wood, with that light and enveloping silky touch. It starts out soft and, yes, a little chewy. But the bottom is beautiful. On my skin, it dries, almost smoked. The grassiness of the vetiver in this perfume is intoxicating, with the white flowers completing it with a beautiful floral, woody, and slightly smoky scent. I get a somewhat woody undertone from this and a fresh, soapy, cleansing, and grape-flavored vibe that white flowers sometimes have.
Modern Bouquet is bright and heavy, joyful and mysterious at the same time. It is a remarkably unique smell, which stands out from the crowd. It twists and turns, sometimes it smells dry and salty like incense, and sometimes it smells like grass and a little aromatic like vetiver, with fruity hints of grapes. Don't wear it during the summer as this fragrance could be cloying in the heat. This scent is best suited for colder climates. I would wear it in spring, autumn, and winter during the day or evening. This would also be perfect for a date night! He is cute, flirtatious, and sweet. If you are looking for a morning aroma, sweet white flowers with a decent amount of freshness, this is a good choice. However, it's dark, perfect for cooler nights or days. I imagine it would work well on the chilly days of early spring or fall when you want to wear flowers but need something powerful, warm, and sweet that can cut through the cold air. The scent is quite linear, almost seamlessly passing from one phase to another. Its sillage and longevity are satisfying. I would wear this when I have an important meeting at work and want to be perceived as someone who smells good but without trying too hard. Overall, it smells clean and dark and mysterious but still fresh, mature, and playful. I feel a bit of a medicinal grape vibe mixed with a tuberose note. What can I say? I love it! In case you were wondering what it looks like, this little wonder is inspired by the most recent formulation of L'Interdit (2018) Eau de Parfum, a perfume that I love to smell on a man.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
Modern Bouquet reveals itself with a fresh, dewy accord. The pear is juicy and crunchy, like a Williams or Doyenné du Comice variety. I feel the note of pear emerging quite clearly in a sweet cloudy, and not a cloying way, which I normally can never feel in other fragrances. Pushes the powdery bergamot fruit into the background while a carnal tuberose kicks between the top notes. In a few minutes, I can harvest the triad of white flowers. When I tested the cologne in the shop, I was unaware of the pyramid notes, but it was clear that the white narcotic flower was mixed in the potion. As soon as I sprayed it, I fell in love with it. There is a distinctive twist of the tuberose that makes this stand out.
As I wear it longer, I smell the bittersweet orange blossom anticipating and sharing heart with a relatively indolic sweetish jasmine. However, the duo is not enough to tame the poisoning tuberose, so bitter, seductive, and hypnotic. It is a riot of white, tart, and slightly animalistic flowers. From time to time, however, it smells like grape soda, but it's not as syrupy as it might seem. I find something about this mix of flowers and fruit intoxicating. And, perhaps contrary to popular belief, I think this is quite characteristic among modern fragrances, about how the flowery notes are reinterpreted. Tuberose is the most prominent of the three white flowers on my nose with its distinct carnal smell.
When the base notes start to take over, the scent becomes a bit earthy, smoky, amber, even deeper and denser, but with a slightly powdery accent. The patchouli gives it a deeper and more woody feel, and the base seems to contain cashmere wood, with that light and enveloping silky touch. It starts out soft and, yes, a little chewy. But the bottom is beautiful. On my skin, it dries, almost smoked. The grassiness of the vetiver in this perfume is intoxicating, with the white flowers completing it with a beautiful floral, woody, and slightly smoky scent. I get a somewhat woody undertone from this and a fresh, soapy, cleansing, and grape-flavored vibe that white flowers sometimes have.
Modern Bouquet is bright and heavy, joyful and mysterious at the same time. It is a remarkably unique smell, which stands out from the crowd. It twists and turns, sometimes it smells dry and salty like incense, and sometimes it smells like grass and a little aromatic like vetiver, with fruity hints of grapes. Don't wear it during the summer as this fragrance could be cloying in the heat. This scent is best suited for colder climates. I would wear it in spring, autumn, and winter during the day or evening. This would also be perfect for a date night! He is cute, flirtatious, and sweet. If you are looking for a morning aroma, sweet white flowers with a decent amount of freshness, this is a good choice. However, it's dark, perfect for cooler nights or days. I imagine it would work well on the chilly days of early spring or fall when you want to wear flowers but need something powerful, warm, and sweet that can cut through the cold air. The scent is quite linear, almost seamlessly passing from one phase to another. Its sillage and longevity are satisfying. I would wear this when I have an important meeting at work and want to be perceived as someone who smells good but without trying too hard. Overall, it smells clean and dark and mysterious but still fresh, mature, and playful. I feel a bit of a medicinal grape vibe mixed with a tuberose note. What can I say? I love it! In case you were wondering what it looks like, this little wonder is inspired by the most recent formulation of L'Interdit (2018) Eau de Parfum, a perfume that I love to smell on a man.
I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
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