First of all: this fragrance was a gift, and I am aware that as a child of the late 90s, I probably do not belong to the target group. This scent is personally reserved for women over 50 for me, as I can hardly imagine this heavy, musty, synthetic-moldy musk on younger people.
After wearing it at home for a day, I searched for it here on Parfumo and was, to put it mildly, surprised by the many positive reviews. However, I then read that it evokes nostalgic memories for many people of their own youth or the scent of beloved family members, so I can understand it after all.
I have no personal connections to this fragrance and can therefore only share my unbiased impressions.
After the first spray on my wrist, I immediately regretted that I had to try it right now, as it is storming and raining outside, because I felt an immediate need to open all the windows. The scent is extremely penetrating and heavy for my nose, even with just one spray - it feels like it is already settling into all the textiles in the room while I type this text. It hangs heavily in the air and is a guaranteed headache for me indoors.
For some reason, this fragrance evokes extreme associations with RTL trash shows like "Frauentausch," "Mitten im Leben," and the like. A massive tiled table stands in front of a worn black leather sofa, and a tasteless wall sticker is stuck to the wall, probably something with "Coffee" and flying birds. "Musk" smells exactly like this apartment or the person living in it in my imagination.
The only "positive" thing I can say about the fragrance is its above-average sillage and longevity. Those who like this scent can enjoy it for a long time. Those who do not like it are out of luck, as it is really hard to get rid of.
I find the smell terribly cheap and penetrating - the kind of penetrating that makes you wrinkle your nose in the supermarket when a fellow shopper, heavily perfumed with it, pushes their cart past you. I think there are some inexpensive (drugstore) fragrances that you absolutely cannot tell are cheap - this one is for me the definition of a "cheap perfume" that smells much cheaper than it actually is.
I actually find the scent unpleasant now too, but in the '80s it wasn't just for older ladies - who knows how the next generation will feel about today's cotton candy bombs in 40 years ;-)
"This scent is personally reserved for women over 50 for me, as I find it hard to imagine younger people wearing this heavy, musty, synthetic musk.
Once you hit 50, you can definitely embrace that musty vibe, as preparation for the near future..."
Once you hit 50, you can definitely embrace that musty vibe, as preparation for the near future..."