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Uncommented Fragrances No. 196
Trigonella foenum-graecum, or simply fenugreek, is not one of the more commonly used fragrance ingredients, although Wiki informs us that all parts of the plant have a strong scent (which one must like): very idiosyncratic, somewhat bitter, herbal, hay-like, almost a bit austere, but also in a certain way enchanting. The Prophet Mohammed is said to have stated that fenugreek must be weighed against gold, as so much healing power is contained in this small, inconspicuous plant, and the Christian saint and church teacher Hildegard (1098-1179) also appreciated its healing properties for skin ailments.
Since I like the idiosyncratic scent, I pay close attention to fragrances containing this ingredient, especially when it is perceptible, which is not too often the case. These include, for example, "ΓΦΛ Parfum Fin | Nabucco," "Personne | ICONOfly," "Fleur Cachée | Anatole Lebreton," or with certain reservations "Series Luxe: Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) | Comme des Garçons."
Now, here comes a cheap drugstore fragrance from Adidas, which in recent years has not exactly stood out for particular originality in the fragrance sector. In addition to fenugreek, Smooth Pace (who comes up with such names) contains other interesting ingredients like charcoal, salt, and strawflower.
Now, of course, I know what one generally thinks of such claims regarding drugstore fragrances, but occasionally one experiences small surprises - and so it is here as well.
Fenugreek, the scent of which I have tentatively described above, can indeed be perceived quite clearly, as can the salty tones (which naturally hint at sea water aquatic, something that may not appeal to everyone). Besides that, I primarily find a hesperidic component, which Adidas describes as bergamot, but it strongly resembles synthetic derivatives like citral, linalool, and myrtle, that is, everything one mixes in when it should smell like lemon or bergamot, but real essential oils cannot be used for cost reasons. So be it!
In the base, of course, an ambrocenide or ambroxan mixture comes into play, but the salty freshness and the green component (fenugreek) surprisingly remain present for a long time.
Anyone who is not afraid to venture to the fragrance shelves of drugstores can pick this gold-worthy healing herb up at a low price.
Trigonella foenum-graecum, or simply fenugreek, is not one of the more commonly used fragrance ingredients, although Wiki informs us that all parts of the plant have a strong scent (which one must like): very idiosyncratic, somewhat bitter, herbal, hay-like, almost a bit austere, but also in a certain way enchanting. The Prophet Mohammed is said to have stated that fenugreek must be weighed against gold, as so much healing power is contained in this small, inconspicuous plant, and the Christian saint and church teacher Hildegard (1098-1179) also appreciated its healing properties for skin ailments.
Since I like the idiosyncratic scent, I pay close attention to fragrances containing this ingredient, especially when it is perceptible, which is not too often the case. These include, for example, "ΓΦΛ Parfum Fin | Nabucco," "Personne | ICONOfly," "Fleur Cachée | Anatole Lebreton," or with certain reservations "Series Luxe: Patchouli (Eau de Parfum) | Comme des Garçons."
Now, here comes a cheap drugstore fragrance from Adidas, which in recent years has not exactly stood out for particular originality in the fragrance sector. In addition to fenugreek, Smooth Pace (who comes up with such names) contains other interesting ingredients like charcoal, salt, and strawflower.
Now, of course, I know what one generally thinks of such claims regarding drugstore fragrances, but occasionally one experiences small surprises - and so it is here as well.
Fenugreek, the scent of which I have tentatively described above, can indeed be perceived quite clearly, as can the salty tones (which naturally hint at sea water aquatic, something that may not appeal to everyone). Besides that, I primarily find a hesperidic component, which Adidas describes as bergamot, but it strongly resembles synthetic derivatives like citral, linalool, and myrtle, that is, everything one mixes in when it should smell like lemon or bergamot, but real essential oils cannot be used for cost reasons. So be it!
In the base, of course, an ambrocenide or ambroxan mixture comes into play, but the salty freshness and the green component (fenugreek) surprisingly remain present for a long time.
Anyone who is not afraid to venture to the fragrance shelves of drugstores can pick this gold-worthy healing herb up at a low price.
Updated on 12/14/2025
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