Eros Artemisia Natural Perfume 2006

My previous experiences with so-called organic and natural perfumery have mostly been disappointing. I found most fragrance creations from this area either unbalanced, boring, too health-conscious, and/or very poorly lasting. Only a few scents did I find good enough that I would actually wear them.

What additionally surprises me is that these, I will kindly call them mixtures, are offered at sometimes hefty prices. Well, I can understand that organic products are a bit more expensive due to the increased production effort, but what is sometimes made from the raw materials as "perfumes" strikes me more like: "I watched an old episode of Hobbythek on video and now I'm making perfume."

My first test candidate from this brand is "Eros".

The name promises a sinful, intoxicating fragrance experience, which is immediately stifled by the olfactory reality upon spraying the liquid.

Yes, even for a Greek god of love, modern times have arrived. Gone are the days of shooting love arrows. Instead, honest work is now on the agenda for him, and what modern profession suits a notorious nudist? Lifeguard!
At least the Eros from Artemisia initially smells like a sauna infusion!

Sure, some lifeguards in this world have sex appeal, I won't argue with that, but let's be honest, who really gets willing when they smell a sauna infusion? Which immediately raises the question for me, do I really want to know that? Probably not!

The sauna effect then weakens quite rapidly, and Eros retreats olfactorily just as quickly to the skin as a lifeguard needs to prepare a sauna infusion and then leave the sweat lodge filled with naked flesh.
What remains is an unmotivated, dull, floral hint, which then completely dissolves into nothingness after about an hour.

Despite all the criticism, I want to emphasize that Eros does spread a pleasant scent, but from a good perfume, I simply expect more refinement; then I can overlook poor longevity.

I am curious to see what the other samples from the brand will bring.

Mr. Yatagan, thank you for the wellness impressions. :)