07/21/2013
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Strong Green Diva Queen
This is an assertive green note dominant fragrance that I would wear out for the evening in the Spring and end of Winter. Gorgeous bottle, this is definitely a 'big girls' perfume. It starts out a bit too loud and brash for my taste, but, that is Bond No. 9 in a nut shell for me. I love this violet leaf note on top- it is not purple soft violet; this is that leafy herbal greenness, but this one is smoothed out with a bit of orris root and powdery notes that make it seem tender. The freesia in this is spritely and delightful and teakwood presents intriguing and satisfying woodiness in the drydown. The musk in this is not too clean, it's a little classic raunchy musk that stays out dancing all night, turning heads left and right. After the first hour, the projection on this eases back to a reasonable persistent and elegant state of under 1 meter (3.28 ft). The greenness manages to smell clean, the base smells a little sweaty- all in alternating whiffs and reminds me just a bit of a fragrance with a golden pear or high quality late harvest riesling note. The layers of this fragrance a powdery green on top, golden fruity dessert wine and touch of amber dirty musk and teakwood all remain active through the first 6-8 hours. The finale is a regal yet sultry musky teak with a orris powdery note. Astor Place leans heavily towards the Femme side for me, but not all very sweet and more of a daring, bold bombshell type who never shies away from giving you her honest opinion, even when it's totally unsolicited... "She loves the theatre, but never comes late..."-Frank Sinatra