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Spice Bazaar in the Orient
In 2007, I was at a company meeting in Marrakech. During the (thankfully) obligatory visit to the souk, I naturally indulged in the spices. “Marrakech intense” reminds me a bit of the atmosphere there.
The bergamot makes a brief appearance at the beginning. Then comes a massive dose of spicy-fresh cardamom. Anyone who has ever opened a bag of the green pods (e.g., from the Asian market) knows what I mean - the powder for Christmas baking doesn’t have this intensity and freshness at all. The clove makes its presence felt a bit later, but it’s not quite as overpowering. As the fragrance develops, it unfortunately becomes quite subtle rather quickly, although the woods and flowers, especially the rose, can now be detected in the background.
Conclusion: a spice-heavy oriental that starts dramatically but unfortunately loses momentum very quickly. Nevertheless, I rate the scent itself very highly, as the opening perfectly matches my taste. However, points are deducted for longevity.
The bergamot makes a brief appearance at the beginning. Then comes a massive dose of spicy-fresh cardamom. Anyone who has ever opened a bag of the green pods (e.g., from the Asian market) knows what I mean - the powder for Christmas baking doesn’t have this intensity and freshness at all. The clove makes its presence felt a bit later, but it’s not quite as overpowering. As the fragrance develops, it unfortunately becomes quite subtle rather quickly, although the woods and flowers, especially the rose, can now be detected in the background.
Conclusion: a spice-heavy oriental that starts dramatically but unfortunately loses momentum very quickly. Nevertheless, I rate the scent itself very highly, as the opening perfectly matches my taste. However, points are deducted for longevity.
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Maybe my still unfulfilled longing for Marrakech plays a role in that, who knows?
Thanks for testing and for this detailed description.