01/01/2023
Elysium
815 Reviews
Elysium
4
When Reflection Meets Renewal
Vibrant Leather Boisé features Palo Santo, whose swirl of smoke is a soul-uplifting breath of fresh air inspired by the purifying benefits of the legendary burning wood. Palo Santo wood releases a mystical aromatic essence that blends together earthy notes, woods, citrus, incense and a relaxing breeze of myrrh. Although ZARA gave it the name Boisé, which means Woody, what I experience is more of burning wood.
The opening is zesty and dewy. I receive tangy citrus fruits along with a dewy powderiness of violet leaves. The zesty aroma is more sweet than harsh, akin to mandarin or tangerine. I can feel the boozy redolence of the Mandarinetto. Mandarin liqueur, or Mandarinetto, is an excellent homemade digestive made with the peel of these typical winter citrus fruits. It’s calming, serene, and wonderfully subtle.
As the perfume develops, it shifts into smoky, drier woods with a hint of leather. A smooth and slightly creamy cistus enters after the smoky incense gains a bit of its sharpness. The incense is a whisper through the composition, but it’s not the protagonist; it’s just a decoration. The smoky, leathery notes, dry, woody undertones of the essence, and the warm, elegant cistus resin highlight the heart of Boisé. There is more than just incense smoke but is something darker and smoky, never to where it has been burnt or charred.
The dry-down is slightly floral with plenty of wood. As the incense recedes into the background, Boisé becomes creamy, dry woods and aged leather with a modicum of resinous sweetness. The sweet and slightly spicy myrrh adds warmth and softens the composition, although the incense is more of an illusion after an hour of use. I smell a rosy nuance between the velvety geranium leaves and dewy rose petals. What remains on the skin is the vibe of Vibrant Leather Eau de Toilette, which finally emerges after being buried under the rubble of the added notes.
Boisé has a citrus opening, with creamy myrrh that oozes, followed by leathery and resinous accords. The woody backbone is astonishing. While it is a pleasant fragrance to wear, the performance is unfortunately not very impressive, with minimal projection and moderate longevity. The smoky and woody accords make the scent ideal for the cold months of autumn. Not too intense. I like to wear it during the day and late afternoon.
I'm basing my review and sensations on a bottle I've owned since June 2021.
-Elysium
The opening is zesty and dewy. I receive tangy citrus fruits along with a dewy powderiness of violet leaves. The zesty aroma is more sweet than harsh, akin to mandarin or tangerine. I can feel the boozy redolence of the Mandarinetto. Mandarin liqueur, or Mandarinetto, is an excellent homemade digestive made with the peel of these typical winter citrus fruits. It’s calming, serene, and wonderfully subtle.
As the perfume develops, it shifts into smoky, drier woods with a hint of leather. A smooth and slightly creamy cistus enters after the smoky incense gains a bit of its sharpness. The incense is a whisper through the composition, but it’s not the protagonist; it’s just a decoration. The smoky, leathery notes, dry, woody undertones of the essence, and the warm, elegant cistus resin highlight the heart of Boisé. There is more than just incense smoke but is something darker and smoky, never to where it has been burnt or charred.
The dry-down is slightly floral with plenty of wood. As the incense recedes into the background, Boisé becomes creamy, dry woods and aged leather with a modicum of resinous sweetness. The sweet and slightly spicy myrrh adds warmth and softens the composition, although the incense is more of an illusion after an hour of use. I smell a rosy nuance between the velvety geranium leaves and dewy rose petals. What remains on the skin is the vibe of Vibrant Leather Eau de Toilette, which finally emerges after being buried under the rubble of the added notes.
Boisé has a citrus opening, with creamy myrrh that oozes, followed by leathery and resinous accords. The woody backbone is astonishing. While it is a pleasant fragrance to wear, the performance is unfortunately not very impressive, with minimal projection and moderate longevity. The smoky and woody accords make the scent ideal for the cold months of autumn. Not too intense. I like to wear it during the day and late afternoon.
I'm basing my review and sensations on a bottle I've owned since June 2021.
-Elysium
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