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Berlin Wears Leather and Metal
The bottle of this perfume did not leave a special impression on me. It seems quite uninspired and strongly resembles other fragrances that only vary slightly in their bottle design. At first glance, one could describe it as rather stuffy, and it's hard to deduce what lies within. But perhaps that is the motto of "Berlin" - stuffy on the outside and wild on the inside? I actually expected it to be the other way around.
This scent is a prime example of how the fragrance pyramid can evoke entirely different expectations than the actual scent experience.
I find the opening to be somewhat strong and musty. It reminds me of an oriental vintage scent with strong hints of patchouli and a bit of whiskey (a somewhat musty whiskey). This was a bit confusing for me, as I would have expected something different from a modern niche fragrance called "Berlin Soul." However, after about 15 minutes, it becomes exciting, as vetiver, sandalwood, and oud take the stage. Especially the oud and the vetiver are prominent 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 softens it a bit. In my opinion, this also gives it a certain retro vibe throughout its entirety. Then a scent note appears that is not mentioned in the description: metal. More specifically, copper. A very unique scent that I still find super interesting. This metallic note persists and blends in the background with the softer, creamy notes that gradually emerge in the base.
Everything becomes softer, yet it remains a unique blend. It may seem strange, but somehow it works. The perfume combines many individual aspects, each of which would already make a good scent on its own, into a fascinating melange. There are so many powerful fragrance notes that blend together so skillfully that they create a harmonious overall picture. This scent has truly captivated me. It unites unique fragrance notes in a way that is simply fascinating and works well. It's as if a rhythmic sound emerges from it.
This scent is a prime example of how the fragrance pyramid can evoke entirely different expectations than the actual scent experience.
I find the opening to be somewhat strong and musty. It reminds me of an oriental vintage scent with strong hints of patchouli and a bit of whiskey (a somewhat musty whiskey). This was a bit confusing for me, as I would have expected something different from a modern niche fragrance called "Berlin Soul." However, after about 15 minutes, it becomes exciting, as vetiver, sandalwood, and oud take the stage. Especially the oud and the vetiver are prominent 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 softens it a bit. In my opinion, this also gives it a certain retro vibe throughout its entirety. Then a scent note appears that is not mentioned in the description: metal. More specifically, copper. A very unique scent that I still find super interesting. This metallic note persists and blends in the background with the softer, creamy notes that gradually emerge in the base.
Everything becomes softer, yet it remains a unique blend. It may seem strange, but somehow it works. The perfume combines many individual aspects, each of which would already make a good scent on its own, into a fascinating melange. There are so many powerful fragrance notes that blend together so skillfully that they create a harmonious overall picture. This scent has truly captivated me. It unites unique fragrance notes in a way that is simply fascinating and works well. It's as if a rhythmic sound emerges from it.
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Well written.