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leather - a new worthwhile perfume
At first smell, it is very reminiscent of Tuscan Leather.
But a few moments later it's own identify emerges in full bloom.
A soft leather sweetened with a dried fruit accord and spiced with saffron.
In. Perfect. Proportion.
Because its dried fruit, it's not a fructose intense like fresh fruits.
And because it's a dried fruit accord, it's not fruity smelling either.
It you've ever had fresh dried fruits then you're aware of now it's fruity and sweet but not intensely fruity and richly sweet like fresh fruit.
A lot of you at this point are probably wondering if it's similar to the Serge Lutens dried fruit accord.
No it's different. Serge's accord is more of a compote. Stewed dried fruits where the fructose is escalated. Over here the fructose is muted.
The saffron accord smells solid. Like a concentrate of saffron.
There's a milk tea we prepare over here that is emphasized with saffron.
Some people add strands of saffron to the boiling tea or while it steeps.
I like to drop a few strands into a 20ml cup of boiling water then let it infuse for a few minutes. You end up with very concentrated saffron water. But because you add it to liters of tea it's not bitter.
The saffron in Noble Leather is like this. Robust and concentrated but perfectly balanced with the dried fruit accord.
Highly recommended if Tuscan Leather , Clive Christian C & Cuir Ottoman appeal to you.At first smell, it is very reminiscent of Tuscan Leather.
But a few moments later it's own identify emerges in full bloom.
A soft leather sweetened with a dried fruit accord and spiced with saffron.
In. Perfect. Proportion.
Because its dried fruit, it's not a fructose intense like fresh fruits.
And because it's a dried fruit accord, it's not fruity smelling either.
It you've ever had fresh dried fruits then you're aware of now it's fruity and sweet but not intensely fruity and richly sweet like fresh fruit.
A lot of you at this point are probably wondering if it's similar to the Serge Lutens dried fruit accord.
No it's different. Serge's accord is more of a compote. Stewed dried fruits where the fructose is escalated. Over here the fructose is muted.
The saffron accord smells solid. Like a concentrate of saffron.
There's a milk tea we prepare over here that is emphasized with saffron.
Some people add strands of saffron to the boiling tea or while it steeps.
I like to drop a few strands into a 20ml cup of boiling water then let it infuse for a few minutes. You end up with very concentrated saffron water. But because you add it to liters of tea it's not bitter.
The saffron in Noble Leather is like this. Robust and concentrated but perfectly balanced with the dried fruit accord.
Highly recommended if Tuscan Leather , Clive Christian C & Cuir Ottoman appeal to you.At first smell, it is very reminiscent of Tuscan Leather.
Superb soft/sharp leather
Take the green, leathery and sharp opening of Bandit , then add the suede qualities of Cuir Ottoman and finally lay it on a barely used saddle.
This is Ascot Moon.
Fans of the above mentioned perfumes should definitely try it.
The base gets softer and resins emerge. I'm not quite sure which but it feels like an accord as opposed to a single resin. It adds a three dimensional facet to the above description.
Longevity is excellent. Projection is above average.
Ticks all the boxes:
Quality ingredients
Smooth transition from top to mid to bottom notes
Very good complexity (not muddled or too busy)
Unique - haven't smelled anything too similar
Bottom accord isn't generic or a filler - smells like it was worked on not shoved in haphazardly.
This is Ascot Moon.
Fans of the above mentioned perfumes should definitely try it.
The base gets softer and resins emerge. I'm not quite sure which but it feels like an accord as opposed to a single resin. It adds a three dimensional facet to the above description.
Longevity is excellent. Projection is above average.
Ticks all the boxes:
Quality ingredients
Smooth transition from top to mid to bottom notes
Very good complexity (not muddled or too busy)
Unique - haven't smelled anything too similar
Bottom accord isn't generic or a filler - smells like it was worked on not shoved in haphazardly.
'like a mangled walrus freeing itself from quicksand'
An epic failure.
Its an anti-Bertrand perfume.
Its a mess.
Absolutely no complexity. Muddled.
No smooth rendition between notes & accords.
Reminds me of when I get stuck in sand when I go off roading. Agonizing.
Complexity is not an opinion, nor is harmony of transition between top, middle and base. Not all perfumes are intended to be complex, nor should they be. But it's clear when Enchanted Forest was intended to be complex but failed miserably. Then there's the muddled transition.
Don't get me wrong. I love B. Duchafour. Heck I own 15 of his creations but it's like a mangled walrus freeing itself from quicksand. It's not a graceful sight.
Its an anti-Bertrand perfume.
Its a mess.
Absolutely no complexity. Muddled.
No smooth rendition between notes & accords.
Reminds me of when I get stuck in sand when I go off roading. Agonizing.
Complexity is not an opinion, nor is harmony of transition between top, middle and base. Not all perfumes are intended to be complex, nor should they be. But it's clear when Enchanted Forest was intended to be complex but failed miserably. Then there's the muddled transition.
Don't get me wrong. I love B. Duchafour. Heck I own 15 of his creations but it's like a mangled walrus freeing itself from quicksand. It's not a graceful sight.
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vetiver - lorenzo villoresi
It smells very natural and is used in a way that actually feels like it was unleashed in this creation.
It is not the restrained and l reserved vetiver that we know and are used to.
It is the vetiver pumped with horomones - so to speak - type .
It is not the restrained and l reserved vetiver that we know and are used to.
It is the vetiver pumped with horomones - so to speak - type .
A medley of delight
I have nothing but praise for 34 Blvd St Germain. A plethora of notes blended in harmony to yield a long lasting, massively projecting fragrance. It renders a 3D sensation to me. no single note dominates the perfume. It's a harmony of notes collectively working to produce a medley of goodness.
I have designated this as my travel perfume. If constrained when traveling and i can only take one perfume , this is it.
I smell new accords in every wearing. For the first 10 wearings i smelled different accords and different notes more prominently. A magical and captivating perfume.
I have designated this as my travel perfume. If constrained when traveling and i can only take one perfume , this is it.
I smell new accords in every wearing. For the first 10 wearings i smelled different accords and different notes more prominently. A magical and captivating perfume.
