Rosa Alba Annette Neuffer 2015
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Another Masterpiece by Annette Neuffer
For a long time, I have been searching for perfumes that continue to satisfy me even after frequent wear and reveal new facets that I can enjoy.
Because I have often encountered the problem that scents, after being applied multiple times, no longer matched my taste or I suddenly perceived notes that I did not like at all and had not noticed before. But most people here will probably be familiar with this phenomenon.
That is also the reason why I test each perfume at least four or five times extensively before I am willing to spend a larger sum on it.
Only sometimes, really very rarely, do I discover a perfume that I am immediately sure I will still like long after. Examples of this have been Widian Black II, Oud save the King, and the one I love and praise here, Rosa Alba.
What fascinates me immensely about this scent is the authenticity of the notes; the rose smells fantastic and could not have been incorporated better into the composition.
Meanwhile, it is not too feminine; I always feel comfortable when I ignite this little firework on my skin, it practically sparkles in my nose and gives me the strength to start the day, certainly thanks to the friendly support of bergamot and pepper.
Neroli and jasmine contribute to the relaxing yet revitalizing base mood of the fragrance. The sandalwood paired with beeswax grounds the creation and ensures good longevity. Unfortunately, some perfume lovers do not understand that a scent made exclusively from natural raw materials can never last as long as an Ambroxan bomb from Dior, brave new world...
Speaking of composition, I find that you can feel Annette composing her masterpieces like a classical music piece; it truly comes from the heart and not from a computer algorithm that conjures up a chemistry bomb, as is the case with almost all major manufacturers.
In fact, Annette really uses ONLY natural oils and extracts, which is truly unique; no one else does that.
I do not want to advertise here. However, I had the pleasure of being able to view her studio when picking up my Hepster bottle, which I found incredibly interesting and made me realize how much hard work goes into her creations. I was simply impressed; she produces each bottle only after an order in meticulous handwork.
The prices are truly more than reasonable when compared to mass-produced goods from Xerjoff or Amouage, to name just two well-known brands (I like some scents from these brands, but they are simply outrageously overpriced for what you get).
But here you get a pure natural product that has been created with passion and with respectful use of natural raw materials.
I bow to this artist, who is still too unknown in our scene.
But I am convinced that this will soon change and she will receive the attention she deserves for her olfactory masterpieces.
Thank you for your wonderful creations, from the bottom of my heart!
Because I have often encountered the problem that scents, after being applied multiple times, no longer matched my taste or I suddenly perceived notes that I did not like at all and had not noticed before. But most people here will probably be familiar with this phenomenon.
That is also the reason why I test each perfume at least four or five times extensively before I am willing to spend a larger sum on it.
Only sometimes, really very rarely, do I discover a perfume that I am immediately sure I will still like long after. Examples of this have been Widian Black II, Oud save the King, and the one I love and praise here, Rosa Alba.
What fascinates me immensely about this scent is the authenticity of the notes; the rose smells fantastic and could not have been incorporated better into the composition.
Meanwhile, it is not too feminine; I always feel comfortable when I ignite this little firework on my skin, it practically sparkles in my nose and gives me the strength to start the day, certainly thanks to the friendly support of bergamot and pepper.
Neroli and jasmine contribute to the relaxing yet revitalizing base mood of the fragrance. The sandalwood paired with beeswax grounds the creation and ensures good longevity. Unfortunately, some perfume lovers do not understand that a scent made exclusively from natural raw materials can never last as long as an Ambroxan bomb from Dior, brave new world...
Speaking of composition, I find that you can feel Annette composing her masterpieces like a classical music piece; it truly comes from the heart and not from a computer algorithm that conjures up a chemistry bomb, as is the case with almost all major manufacturers.
In fact, Annette really uses ONLY natural oils and extracts, which is truly unique; no one else does that.
I do not want to advertise here. However, I had the pleasure of being able to view her studio when picking up my Hepster bottle, which I found incredibly interesting and made me realize how much hard work goes into her creations. I was simply impressed; she produces each bottle only after an order in meticulous handwork.
The prices are truly more than reasonable when compared to mass-produced goods from Xerjoff or Amouage, to name just two well-known brands (I like some scents from these brands, but they are simply outrageously overpriced for what you get).
But here you get a pure natural product that has been created with passion and with respectful use of natural raw materials.
I bow to this artist, who is still too unknown in our scene.
But I am convinced that this will soon change and she will receive the attention she deserves for her olfactory masterpieces.
Thank you for your wonderful creations, from the bottom of my heart!
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4 Comments
However, the distinction between natural and chemical, in my opinion, isn't helpful in this Manichean view. The real questions should be:
In what ways do chemical/natural ingredients allow for artistic freedom? How do they affect health/allergies? What consumes more nature/landscape/energy? And often, the natural is NOT necessarily the better option...
I've been keeping an eye on this perfumer for a while, but I've never tested any of her fragrances. Motivated by you, I will make sure to do that!