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Straight to the Heart
Sometimes one gets the feeling that certain fragrances have found their way to you without you ever being on the lookout for them.
I can hardly remember how I stumbled upon Miguel Matos, probably like so often, as an addition to a nice fragrance mail that encouraged me to order a sample set of the brand he released under his own name. This was olfactory uncharted territory for me and creatively inspiring in the best sense, even though no fragrance managed to entice me to a purchase.
Shortly thereafter, a brand appeared under new releases on the homepage called "The Scent." And once again, Miguel Matos is involved with two fragrances that I also tested and assessed with the same result as above. Shortly after that, I saw a comment from a perfume enthusiast I greatly respect about a fragrance (in the extrait version) that emerged as the winner of the "Art and Olfaction Awards 2020." Young Hearts, then, by Miguel Matos. Could this still be coincidence?
Miguel Matos presents himself on Instagram as a modern hipster in the prime of his life. Black scruffy beard, somewhat quirky tattoos, and brimming with masculine attributes. I sincerely hope he is not one of those hipsters who start crying when sweat washes the anti-aging eye cream from their eyelids into their pupils during sports, instead of being a grizzly bear-hunting grumpy hermit. But opposites can indeed be appealing, and yes, I admit it, I also have eye cream in my bathroom ;)
Young Heart is available in 3 versions. The EdP version discussed here, an extrait that currently seems to be unavailable, and the Pure Essence variant. Fragrance oil concentration and thus the prices in ascending order.
Young Hearts EdP starts off green, unusual, and different. Right from the beginning, opinions will be divided; some will turn away and ask, "What is that?", while others will be enchanted, saying, "Wow, this is something new."
I immediately associate it with a rubbery glue scent. Glue that has been infused with green flowers and leaves for weeks. So, aromatic glue, penetrating, expressive, extraordinary. Synthetic? No, but also not really associated with any natural scents I know. At most, I could identify galbanum here. The fact that it is also referred to as a rubber resin reinforces my initial glue association.
Even though rose plays a minor role here, I wouldn't classify the fragrance as floral. Rather, oakmoss seems to put a stop to any sweetness and floral notes. The bitterness is not off-putting or harsh like in many chypre fragrances, but perfectly balanced. Speaking of chypre: according to the website, it is supposed to be a modern interpretation of the theme. In a blind test, I probably wouldn't have guessed chypre; Young Hearts presents itself as too independent and different. So, what is written there is indeed true: this is really a very contemporary variant of the old theme. As the fragrance develops, everything calms down a bit, becoming softer, more accessible without changing its character. I cannot detect a development of the fragrance towards other scent spectra.
The projection is, in my opinion, perfect. Young Hearts is not a fragrance you wear solely for yourself. It will definitely be perceived by those around you without being overwhelming (provided it is applied thoughtfully). I also find the longevity very satisfactory; reapplying during a workday is not necessary.
Although my fragrance collection covers a very wide range of my various preferences, Young Hearts is a solitary gem that adds new facets without being even remotely similar to any of my other fragrances. I have never smelled anything like it before. The more I wear the fragrance, the more I like it; the uniqueness becomes more familiar, and the fascination remains.
Miguel Matos is a star among perfumers for me. With numerous creations in recent years, he is a prolific artist (currently 49 fragrances since 2018) who seems to be going full throttle at the moment. Just recently, 4 more fragrances were released under his own brand. For me, it is only a matter of time before Victor Wong from Zoologist and he come together to create a new little creature. At least, I would very much wish for that; I would find it quite fitting.
I can hardly remember how I stumbled upon Miguel Matos, probably like so often, as an addition to a nice fragrance mail that encouraged me to order a sample set of the brand he released under his own name. This was olfactory uncharted territory for me and creatively inspiring in the best sense, even though no fragrance managed to entice me to a purchase.
Shortly thereafter, a brand appeared under new releases on the homepage called "The Scent." And once again, Miguel Matos is involved with two fragrances that I also tested and assessed with the same result as above. Shortly after that, I saw a comment from a perfume enthusiast I greatly respect about a fragrance (in the extrait version) that emerged as the winner of the "Art and Olfaction Awards 2020." Young Hearts, then, by Miguel Matos. Could this still be coincidence?
Miguel Matos presents himself on Instagram as a modern hipster in the prime of his life. Black scruffy beard, somewhat quirky tattoos, and brimming with masculine attributes. I sincerely hope he is not one of those hipsters who start crying when sweat washes the anti-aging eye cream from their eyelids into their pupils during sports, instead of being a grizzly bear-hunting grumpy hermit. But opposites can indeed be appealing, and yes, I admit it, I also have eye cream in my bathroom ;)
Young Heart is available in 3 versions. The EdP version discussed here, an extrait that currently seems to be unavailable, and the Pure Essence variant. Fragrance oil concentration and thus the prices in ascending order.
Young Hearts EdP starts off green, unusual, and different. Right from the beginning, opinions will be divided; some will turn away and ask, "What is that?", while others will be enchanted, saying, "Wow, this is something new."
I immediately associate it with a rubbery glue scent. Glue that has been infused with green flowers and leaves for weeks. So, aromatic glue, penetrating, expressive, extraordinary. Synthetic? No, but also not really associated with any natural scents I know. At most, I could identify galbanum here. The fact that it is also referred to as a rubber resin reinforces my initial glue association.
Even though rose plays a minor role here, I wouldn't classify the fragrance as floral. Rather, oakmoss seems to put a stop to any sweetness and floral notes. The bitterness is not off-putting or harsh like in many chypre fragrances, but perfectly balanced. Speaking of chypre: according to the website, it is supposed to be a modern interpretation of the theme. In a blind test, I probably wouldn't have guessed chypre; Young Hearts presents itself as too independent and different. So, what is written there is indeed true: this is really a very contemporary variant of the old theme. As the fragrance develops, everything calms down a bit, becoming softer, more accessible without changing its character. I cannot detect a development of the fragrance towards other scent spectra.
The projection is, in my opinion, perfect. Young Hearts is not a fragrance you wear solely for yourself. It will definitely be perceived by those around you without being overwhelming (provided it is applied thoughtfully). I also find the longevity very satisfactory; reapplying during a workday is not necessary.
Although my fragrance collection covers a very wide range of my various preferences, Young Hearts is a solitary gem that adds new facets without being even remotely similar to any of my other fragrances. I have never smelled anything like it before. The more I wear the fragrance, the more I like it; the uniqueness becomes more familiar, and the fascination remains.
Miguel Matos is a star among perfumers for me. With numerous creations in recent years, he is a prolific artist (currently 49 fragrances since 2018) who seems to be going full throttle at the moment. Just recently, 4 more fragrances were released under his own brand. For me, it is only a matter of time before Victor Wong from Zoologist and he come together to create a new little creature. At least, I would very much wish for that; I would find it quite fitting.
Updated on 05/01/2021
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