05/25/2012
Sherapop
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Sherapop
The Seedy Streets of New Orleans in a Bottle
Strange Invisible Perfumes MAGAZINE STREET smells rather rough-hewn in the way that organic perfumes sometimes do. But this one is also somewhat greasy, sharp and unpleasant to my nose. I'm not really enjoying it at all, though I love ambrette in smoother presentations of that note. Here it's dirty and musky and mixed up with patchouli. Needless to say, this perfume would not be an appropriate choice for those who have become smitten with the shampoo/conditioner fragrance movement.
I agree with a reviewer at another site that this scent does effectively evoke the feeling of the somewhat seedy streets of New Orleans, so in that sense, I'd say that the perfumer has succeeded. But this is not a perfume which I would choose to wear. It's more like one of those wild rides chez Le Grand Serge. In fact, come to think of it, this perfume might have been a Lutens launch! It is definitely unique, and I'm sure that some would like it, but it's not for me.
I agree with a reviewer at another site that this scent does effectively evoke the feeling of the somewhat seedy streets of New Orleans, so in that sense, I'd say that the perfumer has succeeded. But this is not a perfume which I would choose to wear. It's more like one of those wild rides chez Le Grand Serge. In fact, come to think of it, this perfume might have been a Lutens launch! It is definitely unique, and I'm sure that some would like it, but it's not for me.
