Hello everyone,
Today I would like to say something about the mentioned fragrance - the
War and Peace III Attar.
Preface:
I am a fan of many scents from ALD; they are sometimes edgier, more creative than those of other brands and at a (relatively) attractive price (RRP yes, not necessarily here!).
I have known the two other spray versions,
War and Peace and
War and Peace II, since almost the very beginning, but a real "LOVE" only developed in 2024.
So late..., yes unfortunately!
Before that, it was too edgy for me, too powerful, and generally too much. Perhaps it changed through my many EOs or the "maturation" of ALD..., who knows, or I just wasn't ready yet - that's possible too.
The last 1 - 2 years were, let's say, so-so. They were okay, but no BANGERS where it was worth putting down some "MONEY" - it's all just a purely personal OPINION! The
Cuirtis was, in my opinion, the last really good one, and after that... it got tricky.
Now I have once again looked at the current releases with great enthusiasm and yes, I tested them all (I’m talking about the 4 current Attars)... The others are good, really good, and certain lovers of the ORIGINAL FORMULA (!) will probably feel a certain joy in that regard.
But let's talk exclusively about
War and Peace III Attar _____________
About the scent:
It has become "finally" more mass-appealing and that as an Attar!
More mass-appealing?
YES, unfortunately both spray versions were too much, too intense, too harsh, too loud for the general public. I don't perceive it as so extreme, but a nose that is used to EOs and the like perceives it differently than almost everyone else you know / people who are not in our bubble (so to speak)!
The
War and Peace III Attar is very similar to the two in terms of composition and structure: resinous, leathery, earthy, oudy, animalic musk, a bit rosy - these are the perceivable main players, and typically for the concentration, the longevity has been "somewhat" increased while the previously insane sillage has been significantly reduced.
For that, I am veeeeery grateful!
Why?
Now I can wear this scent primarily for myself without disturbing other people when I wear it. Now I can wear it without problems in places like work, at birthdays, at other celebrations, in my free time, and even on the plane. This was not even remotely possible with the old spray version.
(YES, one can rise above it and definitely do so, but it is still somewhat annoying when you are negatively addressed about the scent you are wearing, which you may even love, because such things can quickly ruin the scent and that feeling for you, and it definitely shouldn't be like that in my opinion!)
Can I recommend it?
Absolutely!
Please test it, because it is damn good and in my opinion clearly (!) the best Attar from ALD in recent years.
Price-wise, I find it ultra poor to evaluate such things, as the offered products from EO are basically in the ULTRA - High-end - Niche - Artisan - Luxury - League, and therefore I find it incredibly poor and actually wrong to say such things. Yes, there are perfumes and oils with prices that some cars cost..., but everyone has to decide for themselves whether that is WORTH it to them or not - that's how I see the issue!
BUT,
I am completely honest! The almost €160 for the Attar I consider almost cheap in relation to the quality! If I had smelled it and no price had been mentioned, I would have paid €300 (EO prices) for it because I find it that usable.
Sometimes you just have to take different paths...
And now have a nice day/evening or whenever you read this review, best regards, Benny
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Top Notes 
Fossilised amber
Heart Notes 
Indonesian patchouli
Orris absolute
Taif rose
Rosa alba
Base Notes 
Siberian deer musk absolute
Ambergris absolute
Indian oud
Castoreum absolute
Civet
Indonesian vetiver absolute
Oakmoss
Amber
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