LiboCedro Acca Kappa 2011 Eau de Cologne

Excursion into the Cedar Forest

"Libo Cedro" - a fragrance born of passion and tradition. Above all, of tradition. For in 1869, the young Prussian merchant Hermann Krüll founded the small company "H. Krüll & Co." in Treviso, near Venice. A brush factory. And he deliberately chose the proximity to the lagoon city of Venice as its location. At that time, the port of Venice was known for importing the finest raw materials from China, which were needed for the production of exquisite brushes. From the initials of Hermann Krüll, the brand "Acca Kappa" emerged - the Italian pronunciation of "H" and "K". This brand has always stood for the production of high-quality products made from natural materials in the best quality. Hairbrushes, shaving brushes, and body care products are still produced today in the now monument-protected factory building in Treviso. Upholding the values of a family business, "Acca Kappa" is now run by the great-granddaughter Elisa Gera in the fourth generation. She had already discovered her passion for the history and tradition of the family business as a student. Although she has set herself the goal of reissuing successful products of this company, which were already made at the turn of the century, in modern design, she still holds the family tradition and corporate philosophy very dear: Natural, sustainable materials and ecological ingredients as well as
respect for people and the environment.

And according to these guidelines, the fragrance "Libo Cedro" was created in 2011. So, it’s already in the name about cedar wood. For we learn: "Essential cedarwood oil is an essential component of this exclusive fragrance. Its warm, balsamic scent of cedar and moss has a stabilizing, balancing, and strengthening effect and is considered a soothing nerve tonic."

Just from this description, I am already absolutely deeply relaxed, so I begin the test: It starts with a bergamot. Not a green-refreshing specimen. Rather, we are greeted at the edge of the promised cedar forest by a mature sweetness. However, it has not come alone. It has brought a spicy companion with it: I perceive a clove very lightly. Not too much and certainly not intrusive. Rather, aware of its role as a companion, our clove merely wants to take a bit of the sour fruit sweetness away from this citrus fruit in the top note. And it remains spicy: For a rose follows. This is not sweet or even feminine. No, it is also underlaid with spice. Our bergamot, which had initially greeted us so refreshingly and friendly, now steps back significantly and leaves the stage solely to our rose spiced with clove and sage. But the pleasure of this rose lasts only a short time. After all, we were promised the appearance of a cedar. And? No, we are not disappointed! Here it is: Noble cedarwood penetrates our nose. Expressive. Yes, almost radiant, our namesake of this fragrance presents itself. I have a shiny, freshly polished piece of wood in my mind's eye. Tenderly underscored by the still perceptible spices. Only our initial bergamot has since gone into its well-deserved retirement. And this spicy cedar accompanies us for a long time. Until it slowly fades away with a hint of warming musk.

My conclusion:
A beautiful fragrance around the namesake cedar. After the slightly fruity start, this spicy cedar dominates - as mentioned. Refreshing. Cleansing. A worthwhile alternative to a classic cologne.