TAAKE
03/21/2011 - 03:38 PM
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Ode to Anosmia

Wow, this fragrance is a unique experience - a top-tier gourmand stench. Great effort has been made here to package as little as possible that could even remotely smell pleasant. And the end result is truly successful.

Salt, sand, and sun (!!!) - it’s always fascinating to observe how certain mental illnesses escalate to unimaginable levels among some fragrance designers.

The opening of this special brew surprises with a burning, medicinal alcohol note that reminds one of disinfectant spray and nail polish remover, nearly numbing all olfactory buds for a while. It's a shame, really, because soon one discovers a delightful scent of old, soaked cleaning rags that have been lying in a musty basement corner for weeks. A true joy!

The further development of the scent convinces with fragrance accords that remind me of that wonderful smell that spreads when one desperately tries to sweep away the remaining dirt from the last four weeks with an overstuffed vacuum cleaner bag. Hot, dry dust with delicious nuances of all sorts of grime. A poem!

The scent seems to linger endlessly on the skin, as every second feels like a decade and the urge to wash it off grows moment by moment. But wait! Don’t wash it off before this incredibly tasty note of vomit takes hold. It’s impressive how the creators of this masterpiece have managed to imitate this smell in such a wonderfully authentic way. One would almost want to bathe in it!

The fragrance is, of course, still being produced due to its incomparably pleasant aura, and this is despite the fact that the raw material sun is likely running low soon. It’s a shame, really, because I find the smell of sun to be extremely pleasant. But salt and sand make up for it, as with such uniquely tasty ingredients, one is anyway on the gourmand winning side.

CONCLUSION: Friends, I really have nothing against niche fragrances, quite the opposite, but this candidate is an assault on good taste. I have patiently endured many “stinkers” on my skin, hoping they would surprise me, but with “Ocean” I had to enter that door; the fragrance was washed off. A “scent” that erases itself from the face of the earth. Bon appétit!
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13 Comments
BrautkleidBrautkleid 9 years ago
I really can't relate to this review after testing it. It just smells like what it says, namely the sea. But the sea isn't for everyone... ;)
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BuffoBuffo 9 years ago
The description makes sense to me. I have the fragrance and find it pleasant overall - not necessarily for wearing, but enjoyable.
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HasiHasi 15 years ago
Funny comment, but I really like the Demeter scent!
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MonsieurMonsieur 15 years ago
So you've already written some good critiques before :-) *lol*

You probably washed it off too early and missed the peak of the urine note (like a harbor pub wall pee), which blends into the rotten mussel accord ;-)
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LouceLouce 15 years ago
Thanks! Nice comment (... although I find it unfair: Demeter scents are often misunderstood when judged by wearability or perfume quality). They aim to be something different.
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MilosavaMilosava 15 years ago
Heavens, for heaven's sake! You poor thing! I had a similar experience a few days ago with "Charogne" by Etat libre d'Orange...
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FrauHolleFrauHolle 15 years ago
Memories in a bottle. Whenever you want. Wherever you want.
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DuftstickDuftstick 15 years ago
I don't like the bottle at all. It could just as well be nail polish remover or glue inside. Good comment!
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TAAKETAAKE 15 years ago
Yes, there is one. At least one, because before I pulled out my zero-point slap, the brew had a rating of an impossible 70%. I can't believe it ;-P
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CloverClover 15 years ago
Exactly! And maybe there are scent masochists who wear it with passion.
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TurandotTurandot 15 years ago
Such a masterpiece is hard to achieve!
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ChrisantissChrisantiss 15 years ago
Oh man, my tears of laughter ruined my makeup, and the cats were not amused by my laughing fit. What a wonderfully sarcastic comment. I love stuff like this.
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StellaMarisStellaMaris 15 years ago
Haha, just had a good laugh!
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