1996 - my birth year. Accordingly, I am a bit too young to know classics like this one, as well as usually too young to appreciate them. Because I grew up during the great aquatic and later tonka wave. Not that I would greatly appreciate these, but most fragrances from before my time simply smell outdated to me. Strangely, not the early Western oriental interpretations, like Chaos by Donna Karan, which I find exceptionally good. Unfortunately, I do not know the 2008 remake. But it is very exciting how current this smells and how many men's perfumes today are surprisingly similar to this one. The fragrance starts with a very alcoholic whisky note, but the alcohol quickly evaporates while the bourbon bite remains. Frankincense settles on top, cardamom scratches mildly, clove and musk bring a beautifully mild animalic scent that I have rarely smelled so well done. Nothing here irritates the nose, nothing smells like a stable or urinous, much more simply pleasant and wonderfully cuddly. It fits wonderfully with the unsweetened amber accord, which is not groundbreaking but noticeable and should not be neglected in the overall impression. Saffron and chamomile always round off fragrances wonderfully, bringing something warm, steamy, and at the same time soothing, here it seems to beautifully cover the dryness of the cinnamon. In my opinion, this is often overdosed and makes fragrances quickly unbearable as soon as the temperature rises above 15 degrees, but here it is very finely woven. In general, all scent impressions blend wonderfully into one another, are finely tuned, and yet each note is classically recognizable. The result is a mild oriental fragrance by Western standards with gentle radiance. It is less about a smoky candidate and more about a softly spicy one, but without appearing greasy. Because despite all this, it develops something light and elegant. In the drydown, the notes settle and merge into a warm, spicy unity. A mild candle wax note also joins in.
Only here in the drydown do I understand the women's fragrance, why it must be one!
It is a purring Siamese kitten, which despite its cuddliness does not lose a bit of majesty and still carries the risk of a flying claw despite its soft, clean fur.
I thank Mörderbiene for this wonderful travel letter through which I was able to get to know this fragrance.
But it's definitely a great women's fragrance.