Laminatrix

Whenever I don't like a fragrance because of its name, I should be skeptical. In my last year at university I had an exam and that's when I had "The image of women according to Max Frisch as a topic" to be honest, I got my other topics down even better - but ok, it was enough to graduate. I also had to read Montauk here and found it semi. At some point during Corona, I listened to Folklore by Taylor Swift and fell in love with the album, then with Taylor and finally with the story of the last American dynasty.

The story of the night in Montauk is quickly told here, as the fragrance is wonderfully linear, cuddly and somehow clear. What hides behind it is probably one of the most beautiful musk-sandalwood combinations: Clear, linear and not playful. The bergamot in the top opens beautifully and blends with the musk and sandalwood. Which it is: it is very present without being intrusive. Its sillage is rather close to the body, it lasts well for a fragrance of this type, but it is not an extremely long-lasting and penetrating fragrance and is very classic in its simplicity.

It's that homage to the barren land of the East Coast, it's that scent I have for myself when I'm being my inner singer-songwriter girl again and it's the scent that cuddles you in, accompanies you and carries you with three notes that are so much more. The 10 ml flacon was the first to move in with me and when it's empty, a larger size will follow, because it's a really nice evergreen.

If someone had asked me which two notes are always used in Indi, I would have guessed sandalwood and coconut without hesitation. But let's start further ahead:

I came across Indi because I was looking for a nice all-rounder, a fragrance that I can spray on without having to think too much, that smells clean and yet not extremely clean, but somehow skin-like, pleasant and unfruity for the summer. And since last summer, I feel like I've been wearing it every week - and that's really something special in my collection.
I came across it on Instarecherchen and found it exciting. Then it was cheap at A* and I bought it there. What I got was that sandalwood-coconut cloud that I really like. A little tea-y, slightly floral and very pretty.

The opening is soft and fresh - I only get minimal plum here, if any. A very powdery bergamot definitely plays the leading role here. After that, it becomes softer and more floral. Somehow, Caroline Sabas has managed to completely leave out the pungent lily of the valley and instead create a creaminess that is very reminiscent of non-sweet coconut. The base of musk, amber and tonka makes the fragrance very soft - and somehow I think I can smell sandalwood in this composition.

But apparently I'm not the only one, because the fragrances that are supposed to smell similar have more or less intense sandalwood notes. It falls into the category of skin musk fragrances with a good twist, which makes it special.

It's great value for money, you can get it for very little money. I think the fragrance quality is very good and it can be worn all year round - even when it's very warm. It has a rather close-to-the-body silage, but lasts a good 6-8 hours on me.
For a celebrity fragrance, it is absolutely great and very innovative, as the fragrances marketed under Katy Perry used to be more in the fruity-sweet range. I don't have extreme niche vibes, but it could be from that field - even if it is more of an entry-level niche.

So if you like these soft, creamy fragrances that aren't as heavy-handed as Teint de Neige, you should definitely take a look at Indi.

First of all: I was very pleased to have finally won something. Even more so that it was the Mizensir, I really like the Cologne du Mate and the Poudre d'or. So I unpacked it and tried it out...

At first it seemed very masculine, almost showery. The mint really comes through for me and develops into a very fresh head with the violet leaf. Gardenia and sechuan quickly come into their own for me, making it quite spicy. The calone is intended to intensify the impression and then tonka and patchouli come into their own in the dry down, rounding off the fragrance somewhat.

And now the guy's performance. I held my arm under his nose and it came out: Your arm smells like arm... I sniffed it again and again over the course of the evening and I think it's nice. It is somehow subtle but not entirely pleasing and somehow I wondered who I could give the fragrance to. It's not classy enough for a man. It's not linear enough for my dear office buddy, as he's quite conservative when it comes to perfumes. My other office buddy wouldn't find it oriental enough either - after all, he likes ombre leather stuff. But then my brother came to mind. He likes different fragrances, is somehow an anti-conformist in his own way without everyone noticing... and that's exactly what this fragrance is. It's different within the guard rails of pleasantness...

And now my verdict: Nice men's fragrance with nice components. I think it's quite good, but I wouldn't spend 250 euros on it - I don't want it enough for that. But if you like this blend, you should check it out.

Yes, I know it's not the highest-rated, but I'll take up the cudgels again here. This fragrance is quite elusive in my eyes, which makes it polarize the olfactory community.

The opening is peppery and spicy. This can give the impression of a slight mustiness, but it doesn't last that long and a beautiful heart of rose and magnolia with a subtle hint of jasmine unfolds. The base of the fragrances Cashmeran and Iso E Super, paired with sandalwood, musk and this lighter cedar make the fragrance seem less tangible, almost fleeting.

It is there and then gone again, it is transparent yet present - yes, it is ambivalent and fleeting. And that's exactly why I like it so much: It's great for work, doesn't overload, doesn't represent anything that it isn't. It's not a clean detergent fragrance, but it is clean and has a certain warmth to it.
For some, it may seem old-fashioned, which it cannot deny due to the strong perceptibility of the rose. Nevertheless, it doesn't blow you away, but is a subtle breeze. It is not an entry-level niche, it is too idiosyncratic for that, but it is a solid, discreet candidate. I like it a lot, but I am also aware that it is not a fragrance for a blind buy.

My favorite perfume saleswoman knows that I love it a lot thanks to her and she was very surprised that I immediately let myself out 100 ml because I wear it a lot. But before anyone listens to me: please test it first ;)

I was today in Douglas and wanted to test only "Luna Rossa Black | Prada" and go again. But since this is the most popular fragrance that teens like to steal, I went empty. But the douglette said I should test others. Then she gave me this sweetheart.

I was initially angedieselt and a nice older lady asked what it was. She was a little surprised that this is a men's fragrance. In principle, she found it exciting that I am of the opinion that fragrances per se are marketed gender-specific only for marketing reasons. When I was briefly fetching bread, another woman asked me what that was.

First, I find it mega unisex. The opening of bergamot and jasmine is still so medium, however, in the drydown starts a beautiful blend of benzoin, incense and vanilla. It could be from Guerlain's Privee line, as it is the lighter, more daylight conforming Spiriteuse Double Vanille. He has a great creaminess that is not annoying.

And now for the guy's verdict: there was no food comparison, nor a contorted face. His "is net bad", but tells me that I must guard the fragrance well, otherwise he may wander into his collection.