04/14/2023
Elysium
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LumberJack Sawdust Scent
Most people seem to like the smell of wood in all its forms. Living wood, chemically treated wood, burning wood, wet wood, and, yes, wood that has been cut into tiny pieces we call sawdust. While scent in general is a very subjective sense, the smell of sawdust seems very appealing, even to the point of creating a scented cologne of sawdust. But what makes this unlikely substance so appealing? Why does sawdust smell so good? Most likely it’s simply because we like the smell of wood in general, and sawdust is just small pieces of wood.
Evening Safari Drive captures the essence of the lumberjack lifestyle and the scent of freshly cut wood and shavings. It doesn’t smell exactly like a lumber mill, but pretty close. In the beginning, there is a blast of fresh, green, dry woody accord with a camphoraceous nuance. I bet the balmy eucalyptus and the resinous cypress together create such a wonderful aroma, a forest-like woodiness. Right off the bat, the essence makes me think of Santal 33 Eau de Parfum. The papery cedar and milky sandalwoods in the underground are pretty similar in the two fragrances.
Let the initial burst calm down, and a powdery, smoky and balmy tinge oozes. The iris dry root is dusty, more earthy than buttery, with no lipstick-like. Besides, I feel the presence of resinous, rubbery-like olibanum. It grows and grows, and its smokiness blends with the woodiness. Iris and incense's role is significant, as they provide the powdery and waxy backdrop that makes this scent so sensational. Side by side, Evening Safari Drive deviates from Santal 33 and takes a different route.
When the dry-down comes, the brittle dryness of the cedar and smooth creaminess of the sandal duo shines and takes the stage. They are well-balanced and support the powderiness of brown tonka beans and black vanilla pods with a smoking woods alloy. My skin amplifies the woods, to which it added a final brief touch of musk to enliven the whole while the spicy beans and pods do not steal the show. After many hours, and even days after, what is left on the blotter is a pungent pencil shaving of redolence, sawdust with smoky and dusty tinges.
It’s definitely woody, it’s definitely unisex, and it’s definitely aromatherapy-like in the way it makes you feel. It’s calming, it’s warming, and it’s comforting. Its sillage is discrete, but it has considerable staying power. Seasonally, it suits both spring and fall days, evenings, and nights. Ultimately, are Santal 33 and this the same? Probably not, but they have the same vibe if you want something similar without breaking the bank.
I'm basing my review on a bottle I've owned since April 2023.
-Elysium
Evening Safari Drive captures the essence of the lumberjack lifestyle and the scent of freshly cut wood and shavings. It doesn’t smell exactly like a lumber mill, but pretty close. In the beginning, there is a blast of fresh, green, dry woody accord with a camphoraceous nuance. I bet the balmy eucalyptus and the resinous cypress together create such a wonderful aroma, a forest-like woodiness. Right off the bat, the essence makes me think of Santal 33 Eau de Parfum. The papery cedar and milky sandalwoods in the underground are pretty similar in the two fragrances.
Let the initial burst calm down, and a powdery, smoky and balmy tinge oozes. The iris dry root is dusty, more earthy than buttery, with no lipstick-like. Besides, I feel the presence of resinous, rubbery-like olibanum. It grows and grows, and its smokiness blends with the woodiness. Iris and incense's role is significant, as they provide the powdery and waxy backdrop that makes this scent so sensational. Side by side, Evening Safari Drive deviates from Santal 33 and takes a different route.
When the dry-down comes, the brittle dryness of the cedar and smooth creaminess of the sandal duo shines and takes the stage. They are well-balanced and support the powderiness of brown tonka beans and black vanilla pods with a smoking woods alloy. My skin amplifies the woods, to which it added a final brief touch of musk to enliven the whole while the spicy beans and pods do not steal the show. After many hours, and even days after, what is left on the blotter is a pungent pencil shaving of redolence, sawdust with smoky and dusty tinges.
It’s definitely woody, it’s definitely unisex, and it’s definitely aromatherapy-like in the way it makes you feel. It’s calming, it’s warming, and it’s comforting. Its sillage is discrete, but it has considerable staying power. Seasonally, it suits both spring and fall days, evenings, and nights. Ultimately, are Santal 33 and this the same? Probably not, but they have the same vibe if you want something similar without breaking the bank.
I'm basing my review on a bottle I've owned since April 2023.
-Elysium