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The purest amber accord
The diamond of the SHL 777 collection. The most incredible and precious fragrance, yet one of the most challenging to understand and review. Undoubtedly, it is the most unique, pure, and mystical amber accord I have ever experienced. The only officially listed note is fossilized amber, a primitive, primordial concept that this fragrance aims to evoke.
In my experience wearing it, they have succeeded: it is something sensational and indescribable, made possible through the layering of amber accords (vanilla, labdanum, benzoin) with more refined ingredients. Lucas has masterfully brought out the multiple nuances of this fragrance, intrinsically connected in a continuous oscillation that leads to a harmonious interplay of its many facets. I perceive something sweet, almost boozy at first, then resinous, leathery, and with aromatic hints, then balsamic... all tied together by a mystical yet never austere incense thread, with outstanding smokiness and a distinct animalic note that I can only appreciate in this creation. It’s a composition that seems simple on the surface but is anything but. Suitable for various occasions, though not versatile—not for everyday use and not for everyone. This fragrance requires a certain style and awareness; it elevates you like no other to an unparalleled dimension.
The longevity is phenomenal, and the sillage is present but never overwhelming. A diamond, I would say, not only within the SHL collection but in the entire global perfumery landscape.