Amber
Ambergris
Ambre 83 accord
Frankincense
Orris root
Rukeri tea
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Amber-Frankincense Combo with a Slight Salty Note
I wanted to write something about this newer Balmain fragrance as well. I purchased the sample set consisting of 8 fragrances, as there are already some exciting scents included. At this price point, the budget is a bit higher, and you do get something for your money. As always, I find the creations by Quentin Bisch particularly interesting, as he can work wonders with these "niche" budgets and can express himself freely. Balmain is more of a designer brand, and such expensive luxury brands can be marketed well, allowing for easy entry into the luxurious price ranges. 50ml costs a hefty €180, which I think is a bit overpriced for this bottle size. We'll have to wait and see if it can eventually be found at better prices. In any case, aside from the somewhat overpriced price, you get a high-quality amber fragrance here that has already convinced me and also has decent power & longevity. Great work again from Quentin Bisch.
The bottle and packaging are impressively good. It looks fantastic in any high-end collection and is a great eye-catcher with this golden bottle featuring a ribbed design.
The scent is rather one-dimensional with relatively few notes and also little development. Nevertheless, this fragrance profile convinces with an elegant note of amber notes and fine frankincense. The frankincense notes are extremely gentle and not at all smoky in a fiery way. The frankincense note leans more towards a sensually soft direction with a subtle spiciness. The amber notes are complex and have a resinous-balsamic touch. The warmth of the amber with this Givaudan fragrance ingredient has style and gives this fragrance profile a cozy autumnal touch. Along with this amber combo and the gentle frankincense, there is a subtle & cool salty note and also a slightly earthy iris root that harmonizes beautifully with the amber. Lightly powdery iris notes also come through, but they are not in the foreground. Cozy tea notes are added, completing this autumnal overall picture. A great combo that truly convinces even without a huge pyramid and with little fragrance development. The progression is rather linear, and the scent merely becomes a bit milder, with the spiciness softening slightly. Overall, an elegant amber fragrance with wonderful gentle frankincense, which is well-suited for both genders. It convinces me, especially as a daytime scent in milder and cooler months.
Performance is consistently good for Bisch creations. Longevity easily reaches double digits. The sillage is pleasant and in a cozy range, but always very present. The fragrance DNA is special, yet it doesn't clash too much.
Overall, a very nice release that you can definitely acquire if you like resinous amber notes and can also appreciate gentle frankincense. For me, it's a top transitional scent, especially great for the upcoming autumn days.
The bottle and packaging are impressively good. It looks fantastic in any high-end collection and is a great eye-catcher with this golden bottle featuring a ribbed design.
The scent is rather one-dimensional with relatively few notes and also little development. Nevertheless, this fragrance profile convinces with an elegant note of amber notes and fine frankincense. The frankincense notes are extremely gentle and not at all smoky in a fiery way. The frankincense note leans more towards a sensually soft direction with a subtle spiciness. The amber notes are complex and have a resinous-balsamic touch. The warmth of the amber with this Givaudan fragrance ingredient has style and gives this fragrance profile a cozy autumnal touch. Along with this amber combo and the gentle frankincense, there is a subtle & cool salty note and also a slightly earthy iris root that harmonizes beautifully with the amber. Lightly powdery iris notes also come through, but they are not in the foreground. Cozy tea notes are added, completing this autumnal overall picture. A great combo that truly convinces even without a huge pyramid and with little fragrance development. The progression is rather linear, and the scent merely becomes a bit milder, with the spiciness softening slightly. Overall, an elegant amber fragrance with wonderful gentle frankincense, which is well-suited for both genders. It convinces me, especially as a daytime scent in milder and cooler months.
Performance is consistently good for Bisch creations. Longevity easily reaches double digits. The sillage is pleasant and in a cozy range, but always very present. The fragrance DNA is special, yet it doesn't clash too much.
Overall, a very nice release that you can definitely acquire if you like resinous amber notes and can also appreciate gentle frankincense. For me, it's a top transitional scent, especially great for the upcoming autumn days.
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