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10/24/2023
Shepilein
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Berlin wears leather and metal
The bottle of this perfume did not leave a special impression on me. It seems rather unimaginative and strongly resembles the other fragrances, which vary only slightly in their flacon design. At first glance, it could be described as rather stuffy, and it's hard to deduce what's hiding inside. But maybe that's just the motto of "Berlin" - stuffy outside and wild inside? Actually, I had always expected it the other way around.
This fragrance is a prime example of how the fragrance pyramid can awaken completely different ideas than the actual fragrance experience.
I find the opening to be somewhat strong and musty. It reminds me of an oriental vintage fragrance with strong hints of patchouli and some whiskey (some musty whiskey). This was a bit confusing for me, as I would have expected something different from a modern niche scent called "Berlin Soul". But after about 15 minutes, things get exciting as vetiver, sandalwood and oud enter the stage. Especially the oud and the vetiver are to smell out for me. Because the vetiver is earthy, leathery and spicy, the perfume definitely has a strong oriental note. The heart notes are surrounded by a hint of powdery vintage charm, which makes it a bit softer. It has, in my opinion, a certain retro vibe throughout the course of it as a result. Then a scent note that doesn't show up in the description emerges: Metal. More specifically, copper. A very special scent that I still find super interesting. This metallic note persists and blends in the background to the softer, creamy notes that gradually appear in the base.
Everything becomes softer, but still remains a unique blend. It may be strange, but somehow it works. The perfume combines many individual aspects, each of which would already make a good fragrance individually, into a fascinating melange. There are so many powerful fragrance notes, yet they blend together so skillfully to create a harmonious whole. This fragrance really captivated me. It combines unique fragrance notes in a way that is simply fascinating and works well. It is as if a rhythmic sound emerges from it.
This fragrance is a prime example of how the fragrance pyramid can awaken completely different ideas than the actual fragrance experience.
I find the opening to be somewhat strong and musty. It reminds me of an oriental vintage fragrance with strong hints of patchouli and some whiskey (some musty whiskey). This was a bit confusing for me, as I would have expected something different from a modern niche scent called "Berlin Soul". But after about 15 minutes, things get exciting as vetiver, sandalwood and oud enter the stage. Especially the oud and the vetiver are to smell out for me. Because the vetiver is earthy, leathery and spicy, the perfume definitely has a strong oriental note. The heart notes are surrounded by a hint of powdery vintage charm, which makes it a bit softer. It has, in my opinion, a certain retro vibe throughout the course of it as a result. Then a scent note that doesn't show up in the description emerges: Metal. More specifically, copper. A very special scent that I still find super interesting. This metallic note persists and blends in the background to the softer, creamy notes that gradually appear in the base.
Everything becomes softer, but still remains a unique blend. It may be strange, but somehow it works. The perfume combines many individual aspects, each of which would already make a good fragrance individually, into a fascinating melange. There are so many powerful fragrance notes, yet they blend together so skillfully to create a harmonious whole. This fragrance really captivated me. It combines unique fragrance notes in a way that is simply fascinating and works well. It is as if a rhythmic sound emerges from it.
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