Top Notes 
Marjoram
Bergamot
Red thyme
Heart Notes 
Costus
Juniper
Algae
Lavender
Base Notes 
Amber
Cedarwood
Patchouli
Vetiver
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Well, if only it consisted solely of the top notes...
Othoca (Phoenician "old town") refers specifically to an ancient excavated Phoenician small town on the west coast of Sardinia, which was likely a harbor and trade hub due to archaeological finds from the 3rd century BC. The surrounding sea is symbolized on the bottle by jagged waves - olfactorily represented by timid salty accents that subtly emerge from the top notes.
The opening nearly makes Othoca explode. The bergamot stays a bit in the background, but thyme and marjoram make an exorbitant appearance here, forming the solid foundations, alongside the juniper and costus that come in a bit later. This is extraordinary, but it is already the fresh-spicy-fruity-floral highlight of this creation.
Afterwards, Othoca becomes a bit calmer; however, marjoram, costus root, juniper, and a touch of lavender create an aura that oddly reminds one of damp modeling clay with a minimal synthetic touch. Personally, I don't find that very sexy, but it might appeal to some. Nevertheless, I wonder if this relatively unusual note is meant to reflect the theme of excavation, masonry, or necropolis. Who knows...
Towards the end, it becomes almost reconciliatory, powdery to dusty, slightly sweetened with amber and a perceived tonka bean, although it is not listed. Thus, the opening and finale together create an appealing twist, but right from the start, Othoca has already fired off its entire surprise fireworks - and quite vividly and in full panorama. The middle part leaves me contemplative, and I'm not entirely sure what to make of it. If Othoca were 3/4 made up of the top notes, it would cause much more of a stir on Parfumo, but as it stands, the good overall impression fades a bit. I’ll generously give it 7.5 points. Anyone who generally doesn't like damp modeling clay can deduct another 2 points for themselves.
The opening nearly makes Othoca explode. The bergamot stays a bit in the background, but thyme and marjoram make an exorbitant appearance here, forming the solid foundations, alongside the juniper and costus that come in a bit later. This is extraordinary, but it is already the fresh-spicy-fruity-floral highlight of this creation.
Afterwards, Othoca becomes a bit calmer; however, marjoram, costus root, juniper, and a touch of lavender create an aura that oddly reminds one of damp modeling clay with a minimal synthetic touch. Personally, I don't find that very sexy, but it might appeal to some. Nevertheless, I wonder if this relatively unusual note is meant to reflect the theme of excavation, masonry, or necropolis. Who knows...
Towards the end, it becomes almost reconciliatory, powdery to dusty, slightly sweetened with amber and a perceived tonka bean, although it is not listed. Thus, the opening and finale together create an appealing twist, but right from the start, Othoca has already fired off its entire surprise fireworks - and quite vividly and in full panorama. The middle part leaves me contemplative, and I'm not entirely sure what to make of it. If Othoca were 3/4 made up of the top notes, it would cause much more of a stir on Parfumo, but as it stands, the good overall impression fades a bit. I’ll generously give it 7.5 points. Anyone who generally doesn't like damp modeling clay can deduct another 2 points for themselves.
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