Bohemian Spice April Aromatics 2011

No, not from the candied orange, although one could think of such a thing: sweet-dark-thickened. A few moments later, the spices come in, and then especially clove; I check off cinnamon as well, and allspice is an idea too. Hardly more than a funny footnote is a hint of plastic, probably a first greeting from sandalwood and vanilla. The two apparently have a sense of humor to present such a thing in a fragrance from this particular manufacturer.

But let's stick with the orange for now. It and its surroundings develop a metallic quality together, which reminds me of the sibling scent 'Calling all Angels.' In the latter, I would have guessed honey as the key protagonist; here, I would only have lavender (to follow the indications) that I know of such a "metallic property." Hm. Doesn't quite fit.

However, the metallic note seems undeniable to me, even brighter than in the sibling scent. And more: A hint of acidity provides a tingling impression, like when you lick the poles of a flat or block battery. This is probably one of those things that only fathers show their children. A similar direction is taken by the galvanic shock when accidentally biting into a piece of the aluminum packaging of a chocolate Santa Claus or a döner. Hence the title.

As the scent progresses, the electricity, so to speak, subsides and a light, resinous smokiness gains weight. The spice has long become an accompaniment. By midday, metallic notes (now more from the honey corner), resinous-smoky elements, and a gentle, finely dusty vanilla drift on a (B)racket of more woody than earthy patchouli, greatly increasing the proximity to 'Calling all Angels' and gradually fading out from the later afternoon. All aromas, however, linger into the evening, albeit with a weight shifted towards vanilla sweetness.

Conclusion: I like it. No wonder, after all, the close relative is one of my favorite scents.

I thank Serenissima for the sample.