Lacquered Wooden Furniture with a Hint of Frankincense
The 702 is my first Bon Parfumeur fragrance in the collection, my first encounter with the perfume house, a blind purchase from second hand and accordingly at a good price. The fragrance pyramid appealed to me and piqued my curiosity. After it finally arrived, it was time to test it. Directly on the skin and before going to sleep.
On my skin, it initially unfolds with a slightly sharp edge. To my nose, it is clearly masculine. Like a strong men's perfume, but in a good way... aromatic and fresh. It reminds me of something from my childhood in Russia... lacquered wooden furniture, with their unmistakable scent... a balsamic note. Perhaps even a bit alcoholic... After a few minutes, the fragrance settles on my skin and we finally get closer... The notes transform into a warm, cozy feeling - like a fluffy cashmere sweater. You want to bury your nose in it and take a deep breath. It is comforting, woody, grounding. The scent strongly reminds me of Molécule 234-38 by Zarkoperfume, just more pronounced, deeper, and richer. The dry down is soft and calm. After about 5 hours, it has faded away. And I enjoyed it very much on our little journey together.
All in all, it is a balanced aromatic perfume. Light frankincense accents give it the necessary depth. It is balsamic, yet at the same time so, so gentle... For me, it is a perfect candidate for a bedtime scent and indeed, it finds the most use with me as such. It brings me to a state of calm, not intrusive. A blind purchase that did not disappoint me!
