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08/30/2022
Elysium
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The Memorable Venetian Apéritif
Before venturing into the description of Vibrant Cities In Fiji, I would like to make a small excursus on the origin of the Spritz cocktail accord that the nose Jerome Epinette recreated into this fragrance. To satisfy my curiosity about the Spritz apéritif, I searched on the web, and I found a rather interesting site, that of the house that produces the famous Venetian bitter, from which I extracted the following passage:
"Uniqueness, heritage, taste: in no other city in the world, these concepts are as precious as in Venice. And the history of Select Aperitivo began right here, in the Castello district, the historic heart of this intriguing city. It was the year 1920 and Venice was in profound turmoil after the First World War. The young Pilla brothers, with their distillery and their experience in the art of making liqueurs, seized this unique moment and exploited it to their advantage. Venice was at a turning point: people were venturing again and rediscovering the pleasures of life. The act of enjoying an apéritif with friends has spread throughout the city and Select Aperitivo has taken on the leading role in this new cocktail scene. Almost a century has passed. However today we still know Select Aperitivo as the true icon of the Venetian apéritif: a unique bitter that is served in the iconic bars of the Lagoon and by bartenders from all over the world, eager to offer something unique "- Select Aperitivo.
Obviously, the recipe is a secret. However, the brand mentions a couple of ingredients out of thirty: rhubarb roots and juniper berries. They macerate individually and carefully process the former with artisanal mastery, which gives the product its intense bitter note, while they macerate and extract the latter, whose fresh, resinous notes add a sturdy structure and balance to the bitter, making it perfect for mixing. That said, nowadays, the Spritz apéritif has many variations, and other bitter replaces the original Select bitter, such as the equivalent Campari bitter and the lighter Aperol.
However, what does Spritz apéritif have to do with Vibrant Cities In Fiji? Let's immerse ourselves in the fragrance, which invites you to relax and feel good while sipping a Spritz apéritif on a terrace and looking at a magnificent sunset on the Venetian lagoon. Among Vibrant Cities In St Tropez, Vibrant Cities In Tulum, and Vibrant Cities In Fiji, the latter is the most aquatic of the collection. Quite distant from Vibrant Leather, In Fiji unfolds with an abundance of fairly tart citrus peel. I immediately get the smoothness of the astringent lemon, with the bitterness and freshness of the bigarade orange, the bitter variety, and the sweetness of the clementine, which gives character to the top notes. Even late creamier and soapier bergamot does its part of the opening for a short while. I can't help but confirm the Spritz deal. It is there, for real, clear, and almost identical to the real cocktail. The master nose blended the citrus peels with other notes not mentioned so well, ending in nothing short of an astounding result.
In the heart notes, the aromatic Sichuan pepper reinforces the fragrance, while the apéritif accord takes a back seat as the ice melts. The citric aspect calms down but does not disappear, and the orangey bitterness is still alive. Again, I detect a dewy, green nuance, slightly earthy and metallic, which I can associate with that of the violet leaves. The middle stage is watery, with an ozonic tinge typical of the synthetic calone without the melon-like nuance; it feels like a marine breeze with water blossoms hints.
Finally, an unexpected woody and mossy base opens up as the colony dries. Even though ZARA only mentions amber as a base note, I capture the dried cedar shavings that intertwine with a salty, animal amber, a kind of ambergris with musky facets. Amber is not the warm, golden blend of resins and spices; it's a kind of ambroxan molecule for my nose. The final stage settles on salty and mossy accords that remain glued to the skin for a long time.
Ultimately, pour bitter apéritif, prosecco, and soda water into a wine glass over ice. Top with crunched Sichuan peppercorn and a large, green, salty olive, and savour it. That's Vibrant Cities In Fiji. The citrus, aromatic, and watery aspects make this cologne ideal for the late spring and full summer days. It has a moderate projection, while the longevity is above average. I tested it on my skin and sprayed it before going to sleep; unexpectedly, a woody and mossy trace was present the morning after.
By the way, I have been wearing this perfume for a few days, but I have not yet managed to find the similarity with other designers or niche perfumes. I thought it was a copy of Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette classic, but I was wrong, because the latter gives off a bouquet of aquatic flowers that are not present in Vibrant Cities In Fiji.
I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since August 2022.
-Elysium
"Uniqueness, heritage, taste: in no other city in the world, these concepts are as precious as in Venice. And the history of Select Aperitivo began right here, in the Castello district, the historic heart of this intriguing city. It was the year 1920 and Venice was in profound turmoil after the First World War. The young Pilla brothers, with their distillery and their experience in the art of making liqueurs, seized this unique moment and exploited it to their advantage. Venice was at a turning point: people were venturing again and rediscovering the pleasures of life. The act of enjoying an apéritif with friends has spread throughout the city and Select Aperitivo has taken on the leading role in this new cocktail scene. Almost a century has passed. However today we still know Select Aperitivo as the true icon of the Venetian apéritif: a unique bitter that is served in the iconic bars of the Lagoon and by bartenders from all over the world, eager to offer something unique "- Select Aperitivo.
Obviously, the recipe is a secret. However, the brand mentions a couple of ingredients out of thirty: rhubarb roots and juniper berries. They macerate individually and carefully process the former with artisanal mastery, which gives the product its intense bitter note, while they macerate and extract the latter, whose fresh, resinous notes add a sturdy structure and balance to the bitter, making it perfect for mixing. That said, nowadays, the Spritz apéritif has many variations, and other bitter replaces the original Select bitter, such as the equivalent Campari bitter and the lighter Aperol.
However, what does Spritz apéritif have to do with Vibrant Cities In Fiji? Let's immerse ourselves in the fragrance, which invites you to relax and feel good while sipping a Spritz apéritif on a terrace and looking at a magnificent sunset on the Venetian lagoon. Among Vibrant Cities In St Tropez, Vibrant Cities In Tulum, and Vibrant Cities In Fiji, the latter is the most aquatic of the collection. Quite distant from Vibrant Leather, In Fiji unfolds with an abundance of fairly tart citrus peel. I immediately get the smoothness of the astringent lemon, with the bitterness and freshness of the bigarade orange, the bitter variety, and the sweetness of the clementine, which gives character to the top notes. Even late creamier and soapier bergamot does its part of the opening for a short while. I can't help but confirm the Spritz deal. It is there, for real, clear, and almost identical to the real cocktail. The master nose blended the citrus peels with other notes not mentioned so well, ending in nothing short of an astounding result.
In the heart notes, the aromatic Sichuan pepper reinforces the fragrance, while the apéritif accord takes a back seat as the ice melts. The citric aspect calms down but does not disappear, and the orangey bitterness is still alive. Again, I detect a dewy, green nuance, slightly earthy and metallic, which I can associate with that of the violet leaves. The middle stage is watery, with an ozonic tinge typical of the synthetic calone without the melon-like nuance; it feels like a marine breeze with water blossoms hints.
Finally, an unexpected woody and mossy base opens up as the colony dries. Even though ZARA only mentions amber as a base note, I capture the dried cedar shavings that intertwine with a salty, animal amber, a kind of ambergris with musky facets. Amber is not the warm, golden blend of resins and spices; it's a kind of ambroxan molecule for my nose. The final stage settles on salty and mossy accords that remain glued to the skin for a long time.
Ultimately, pour bitter apéritif, prosecco, and soda water into a wine glass over ice. Top with crunched Sichuan peppercorn and a large, green, salty olive, and savour it. That's Vibrant Cities In Fiji. The citrus, aromatic, and watery aspects make this cologne ideal for the late spring and full summer days. It has a moderate projection, while the longevity is above average. I tested it on my skin and sprayed it before going to sleep; unexpectedly, a woody and mossy trace was present the morning after.
By the way, I have been wearing this perfume for a few days, but I have not yet managed to find the similarity with other designers or niche perfumes. I thought it was a copy of Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette classic, but I was wrong, because the latter gives off a bouquet of aquatic flowers that are not present in Vibrant Cities In Fiji.
I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since August 2022.
-Elysium
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