Top Notes 
Petitgrain
Pink pepper
Grapefruit
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Apple
Cinnamon
Elemi resin
Orange blossom
Base Notes 
Amber
Cedarwood
Labdanum
Leather
Musk
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vetiver
04/29/2023
Elysium
887 Reviews
Elysium
4
The Smell of Crayons
And here I am to recount a new experience with this perfume with amber undertones, which stands out from all the other Classic Eau de Toilette flankers. The nose that created this perfume has already produced many other jewels for the same Jaguar brand, including the original Classic and the Classic Gold and Classic Black Eau de Toilette flankers, but also historical fragrances such as Basala Eau de Toilette, or the more recent Icon Racing (Red Edition).
Classic Amber features amber accords, hot and cold spices, and slightly citrus, with a background of musky leathery reflections. It opens with just the right kind of tartness and headiness with a boozy twist, courtesy of a mix of citrus and spice notes. If you've ever been to Italy and asked for a non-alcoholic apéritif to drink with friends sitting at the bar, the Crodino has probably been suggested to you, also known as the Blond, due to its colour that recalls the setting sun. The original recipe calls for herbs, spices and roots left to infuse for six months. The identical citrus and spices are likely to be present in both, as the initial aroma is similar and to me, that's incredible. In the beginning, the somewhat sweet notes of mandarin prevail, made bitter by grapefruit, with a citrus nuance of petitgrain. It's so damn good, with pungent undertones of pink pepper underneath.
Let it settle for a while, and something resinous, balmy, a smidgen camphorous and waxy rises from the skin. I catch Olibanum, but perhaps it is just the sticky elemi gum. At this point, the zestiness is gone leaving more room for the spices blend, courtesy of warm cinnamon bark and more peppercorn, this time black. The green apple is subdued and does not take the stage as in Classic Gold. The warm spices create a taste of old-fashioned Oriental charm. If you pay the proper attention, you will catch a waxy smell akin to crayon--one of those scents that instantly takes you back to your childhood years. A crayon is a stick of pigmented wax used for writing or drawing. Wax crayons differ from pastels, where the pigment is mixed with a dry binder such as gum Arabic, and oil pastels, where the binder is a mixture of wax and oil.
Finally, it shows a woody base character of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli. The more it grows, the more it gets dry. Don't expect a dirty and earthy scent because it is not that way. A mild leather accord from the cistus lingers underneath with musky and powdery facets from the white musk and vanilla. The dry-down is amber, a tad woody, dry, not overtly sweet, just right. The patchouli leaves, soft leather and woody cedar, are much more noticeable, toning down the fruity-amber primary notes.
Classic Amber is suitable for any relaxed or cold season except summer. Its amber and sweetish accords could become nauseating in the summer heat. For me, it is ideal to wear for special occasions, parties, and slightly formal lunches and dinners with family or friends. Even if the projection seems weak, the fragrance lasts long enough on the skin to warrant at least half a day. It does not lean towards the male territory. So it is equally great on a female figure. I blindly bought it, and I don't regret it. It is a solid purchase for anyone looking to stand out without being obnoxious. Thanks, Dominique Preyssas, for this present; I appreciate it.
I'm basing my thoughts on a bottle I've owned since May 2017.
-Elysium
Classic Amber features amber accords, hot and cold spices, and slightly citrus, with a background of musky leathery reflections. It opens with just the right kind of tartness and headiness with a boozy twist, courtesy of a mix of citrus and spice notes. If you've ever been to Italy and asked for a non-alcoholic apéritif to drink with friends sitting at the bar, the Crodino has probably been suggested to you, also known as the Blond, due to its colour that recalls the setting sun. The original recipe calls for herbs, spices and roots left to infuse for six months. The identical citrus and spices are likely to be present in both, as the initial aroma is similar and to me, that's incredible. In the beginning, the somewhat sweet notes of mandarin prevail, made bitter by grapefruit, with a citrus nuance of petitgrain. It's so damn good, with pungent undertones of pink pepper underneath.
Let it settle for a while, and something resinous, balmy, a smidgen camphorous and waxy rises from the skin. I catch Olibanum, but perhaps it is just the sticky elemi gum. At this point, the zestiness is gone leaving more room for the spices blend, courtesy of warm cinnamon bark and more peppercorn, this time black. The green apple is subdued and does not take the stage as in Classic Gold. The warm spices create a taste of old-fashioned Oriental charm. If you pay the proper attention, you will catch a waxy smell akin to crayon--one of those scents that instantly takes you back to your childhood years. A crayon is a stick of pigmented wax used for writing or drawing. Wax crayons differ from pastels, where the pigment is mixed with a dry binder such as gum Arabic, and oil pastels, where the binder is a mixture of wax and oil.
Finally, it shows a woody base character of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli. The more it grows, the more it gets dry. Don't expect a dirty and earthy scent because it is not that way. A mild leather accord from the cistus lingers underneath with musky and powdery facets from the white musk and vanilla. The dry-down is amber, a tad woody, dry, not overtly sweet, just right. The patchouli leaves, soft leather and woody cedar, are much more noticeable, toning down the fruity-amber primary notes.
Classic Amber is suitable for any relaxed or cold season except summer. Its amber and sweetish accords could become nauseating in the summer heat. For me, it is ideal to wear for special occasions, parties, and slightly formal lunches and dinners with family or friends. Even if the projection seems weak, the fragrance lasts long enough on the skin to warrant at least half a day. It does not lean towards the male territory. So it is equally great on a female figure. I blindly bought it, and I don't regret it. It is a solid purchase for anyone looking to stand out without being obnoxious. Thanks, Dominique Preyssas, for this present; I appreciate it.
I'm basing my thoughts on a bottle I've owned since May 2017.
-Elysium
Elysium
