Top Notes 
Pimento
Somalian frankincense Orpur®
Heart Notes 
Iris germanica Orpur®
Ambrofix
Caramel
Base Notes 
Akigalawood®
Bourbon vanilla Orpur®
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"But this has happened before" - Masterpiece
The discovery of this fragrance is thanks to my return to an exploratory approach with new scents during my early fragrance journey. During visits to a perfumery, I saw bottles, sprayed on strips, and then, if I liked them, tested them on my skin. I hadn't read any reviews beforehand, hadn't seen any fragrance pyramids or ingredients on Parfumo, and there was no influencer influence (there weren't any at that time). So, it felt like an adventure, an exploration, and I found scents that I truly liked just for myself. I wore them, and I didn't care what other people thought about the fragrances. Nevertheless, my choices were mostly optimal, and those around me found my scents fantastic and fitting for my personality.
In recent years, especially after the Corona period, I have increasingly felt that I am strongly influenced by certain opinions from the community, images, reviews, and videos. This became more apparent to me because, overall, I have almost never liked the highly recommended new fragrances. Even when my mind said, this is something you should like, and everyone thinks it's great, it often ended up being a disappointment or just didn't fit.
So, I started going back to perfumeries to test without prior information. As a result, I recently came across some perfumes that I probably would never have tested after extensive reading of comments and reviews.
Shine Despite Everything smelled on the strip somewhat like "5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (Eau de Parfum) | Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions," which I also own and use rather rarely because it often overwhelms those around me, and I seldom find a suitable setting for the provocative scent. However, this intrigued me, and I tested it on my skin and then generously on my scarf and coat. The fragrance enchanted me from the very beginning. But why exactly? Because all of this has happened before. The scent is not a groundbreaking discovery, not a new fragrance direction - a warm, spicy-balsamic, slightly sweet, and warming scent with class. But the perfect blending of the notes and the enchanting warm and cheerful aura make it irresistible. The delicate flowers also add richness.
Now, I recognize in the blend 4 or 5 already known and established fragrances. But none of the fragrances is nearly as good on its own as this one. That is quite an achievement.
At first, I smell "5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (Eau de Parfum) | Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions," but without the biting tire track, artificial amber, and synthetic saffron. The top note is extremely elegant and slightly reminds me of Ganymede Eau de Parfum with bright and cool curcumin and perhaps a hint of delicate lipstick. Then I smelled raisins in rum, spices, and honey, wonderfully soft, rich, almost syrupy. This somewhat reminds me of "Angels' Share | Kilian," but without that musty, masculine note that screams of a dirty ashtray. The fragrance becomes really rounded and very pleasant over time. The honey I smelled is supposedly not in the pyramid; it should be caramel. I have associations here with my beloved "Soir de Lune | Sisley," but without the sharpness and chypre. And while sinking into the notes, I can even perceive a bit of rose jam and dates, which reminds me a bit of Lush …Rose Jam. Iris gives the scent a touch of luxury and class, and this character is noticeable throughout the entire progression. When I think it might become too sweet or too woody or too synthetic, this elegant note always comes back. In the drydown, a warm, woody amber and vanilla emerge, something like "Le Vestiaire - Babycat | Yves Saint Laurent," but so much softer and not so overwhelmingly artificial. Although a bit of the woody "all-rounder synthetic" clings to the clothing, it is balanced enough that I finally don't find it bothersome.
I felt fantastic with the scent all evening, and my family was also thrilled, which is not always the case.
The fragrance is said to be a tribute to Sarah Bernhardt, an actress and personality of the Belle Époque. At that time, perfume development was just on the verge of breakthrough in the wild twenties through the use of synthetic materials. Presumably, none of the ingredients contained in the fragrance would have been possible to produce and use at that time, perhaps except for iris. Would she have liked the scent? Or would she have chosen something more contemporary? Perhaps a violet and rose perfume? After all, in that era, kitchens were still built in the most remote corners to prevent food odors from spreading throughout the house and clinging to hair. Also, food was not eaten too hot so that the elegant dresses would not be soaked through with steaming food. And this scent is definitely gourmand.
The performance of the fragrance is great. It lasts on clothing for days. It also radiates quite strongly, but without overwhelming those around me. Perfect for the cold season, warm, soft, rounded, slightly sweet and woody, yet with a large portion of elegance and style.
Unfortunately, the price is very high; I didn't remember Atkinson fragrances being so expensive. Therefore, I recommend extensive testing. For me, this fragrance is going on the wish list.
In recent years, especially after the Corona period, I have increasingly felt that I am strongly influenced by certain opinions from the community, images, reviews, and videos. This became more apparent to me because, overall, I have almost never liked the highly recommended new fragrances. Even when my mind said, this is something you should like, and everyone thinks it's great, it often ended up being a disappointment or just didn't fit.
So, I started going back to perfumeries to test without prior information. As a result, I recently came across some perfumes that I probably would never have tested after extensive reading of comments and reviews.
Shine Despite Everything smelled on the strip somewhat like "5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (Eau de Parfum) | Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions," which I also own and use rather rarely because it often overwhelms those around me, and I seldom find a suitable setting for the provocative scent. However, this intrigued me, and I tested it on my skin and then generously on my scarf and coat. The fragrance enchanted me from the very beginning. But why exactly? Because all of this has happened before. The scent is not a groundbreaking discovery, not a new fragrance direction - a warm, spicy-balsamic, slightly sweet, and warming scent with class. But the perfect blending of the notes and the enchanting warm and cheerful aura make it irresistible. The delicate flowers also add richness.
Now, I recognize in the blend 4 or 5 already known and established fragrances. But none of the fragrances is nearly as good on its own as this one. That is quite an achievement.
At first, I smell "5 - Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (Eau de Parfum) | Rosendo Mateu - Olfactive Expressions," but without the biting tire track, artificial amber, and synthetic saffron. The top note is extremely elegant and slightly reminds me of Ganymede Eau de Parfum with bright and cool curcumin and perhaps a hint of delicate lipstick. Then I smelled raisins in rum, spices, and honey, wonderfully soft, rich, almost syrupy. This somewhat reminds me of "Angels' Share | Kilian," but without that musty, masculine note that screams of a dirty ashtray. The fragrance becomes really rounded and very pleasant over time. The honey I smelled is supposedly not in the pyramid; it should be caramel. I have associations here with my beloved "Soir de Lune | Sisley," but without the sharpness and chypre. And while sinking into the notes, I can even perceive a bit of rose jam and dates, which reminds me a bit of Lush …Rose Jam. Iris gives the scent a touch of luxury and class, and this character is noticeable throughout the entire progression. When I think it might become too sweet or too woody or too synthetic, this elegant note always comes back. In the drydown, a warm, woody amber and vanilla emerge, something like "Le Vestiaire - Babycat | Yves Saint Laurent," but so much softer and not so overwhelmingly artificial. Although a bit of the woody "all-rounder synthetic" clings to the clothing, it is balanced enough that I finally don't find it bothersome.
I felt fantastic with the scent all evening, and my family was also thrilled, which is not always the case.
The fragrance is said to be a tribute to Sarah Bernhardt, an actress and personality of the Belle Époque. At that time, perfume development was just on the verge of breakthrough in the wild twenties through the use of synthetic materials. Presumably, none of the ingredients contained in the fragrance would have been possible to produce and use at that time, perhaps except for iris. Would she have liked the scent? Or would she have chosen something more contemporary? Perhaps a violet and rose perfume? After all, in that era, kitchens were still built in the most remote corners to prevent food odors from spreading throughout the house and clinging to hair. Also, food was not eaten too hot so that the elegant dresses would not be soaked through with steaming food. And this scent is definitely gourmand.
The performance of the fragrance is great. It lasts on clothing for days. It also radiates quite strongly, but without overwhelming those around me. Perfect for the cold season, warm, soft, rounded, slightly sweet and woody, yet with a large portion of elegance and style.
Unfortunately, the price is very high; I didn't remember Atkinson fragrances being so expensive. Therefore, I recommend extensive testing. For me, this fragrance is going on the wish list.
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