Amber Empire Atkinsons 2015

I now know two fragrances from Atkinsons, namely 'The Odd Fellows Bouquet' and 'Oud save the Queen' - the latter pleased me so much that I was overjoyed about the sample addition with an online purchase! I would like to complement Angua's - as always - excellently crafted comment with a few impressions, after my notebook just fell into my hands, where I noted something from the first test and directly sprayed a bit on my arm to compare.

The first question I asked myself while testing is whether the name of the perfume is justified and whether I, neither blue-blooded nor a proper lady, can even answer this question? After all, I have spent my life - with few exceptions - opening and closing my own doors (yes, yes!) and - with few exceptions - making sure to pay my own bill at restaurants (wisely). Moreover, I have told the truth in some situations in my life where a lady (and possibly also people who want to get ahead :/ would have remained silent (oops!). But I can answer 'Yes' here with a clear conscience, for several reasons.

Shortly after applying, I found the fragrance very elegant; the “fusel note” described by Angua is subtle enough and reminds me of port wine or the sherry my mother used to drink. Normally, I can hardly tolerate notes of specific spirits in fragrances, okay for men - but I find it neither sexy nor delicious or exciting to smell like gin, rum, or whiskey; however, this hint of sherry is fine. I only recognize the tea note now in the second test because I know that it is tea. There is a variety that has a slight smoky note, so a little musty smoky tea note - possibly this is the variety being referred to. Otherwise, there is no monarchy, rather democratic, no one stands out, no, everything forms a unity.

This amber fragrance has no “darkeners” and no “dirty notes” set aside; it is a scent I can best imagine on appropriately dressed people. He wears a suit - or at home instead of a jacket, the kimono over it, for protection during lunch, to then briefly go back to the office.... A scent that Mrs. Winterbottom would probably wear after the 5 o'clock tea when she was invited to a game of bridge with the ladies of society - but it can also be worn by mere mortals to work, as it is subtle enough: medium soft.

An elegant aura spreads, floral and smoky aspects alternate and repeat. A noble creaminess emerges, something lovely brings the rose into the moderate darkness of the ambers.

Very fine! However.....I don’t feel the need to “absolutely have it someday” - not even for my “very fine hours”... ;-) The test, however, was enjoyable!