Palladium Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

It is astonishing and impressive to me how it manages to harmonize this number of raw materials without the Palladium feeling overloaded. The fragrance has been in my possession for 8 months, and I actually know all the ingredients used in their natural form. Nevertheless, I have not yet succeeded in dissecting this "grandeur." @MGO: I'm working on it!

Top:

Palladium starts citrus-green and slightly bitter (Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lemon, Galbanum). The Assam Oud used is already noticeable in the opening, and together with Osmanthus (I love it), it provides a pleasant sweet-animalic pleasure. Myrrh and incense, used in the top note, were new to me. Surprisingly, it fits well, as both raw materials are not particularly dominant but very long-lasting. Thus, a light hint of an incense accord runs through the entire fragrance.

Heart:

I recognize Jasmine Sambac (that's not hard)! Labdanum and the use of resins create a balsamic and warm interplay. Pepper and nutmeg are used subtly. Amber and, of course, my favorite Assam Oud are perceptible in the background.

Base:

Champaca, geranium, rose, and ylang-ylang I usually only know from top and heart notes. In the case of Palladium, these ingredients were used very subtly in the base, and I feel that this softens the birch tar, civet, and hyraceum a bit. Thus, everything feels a bit more elegant and not so sharp. But that is just my personal feeling. Sandalwood is noticeable and now complements the previously mentioned myrrh-incense combo wonderfully. Additionally, the labdanum already used in the heart note now, together with benzoin and vanilla in the base, provides a wonderful amber finish.

Thank you for this masterpiece!