Diabolique Eisenberg 2010 Eau de Parfum

Once again a test in the Eisenberg corner.

Diabolique?
Would hellish sulfur fumes surround me?
No - not at all.

I am reminded of the harmless toy Diabolo that my grandpa once gifted me.
The goal was to roll a colorful spool back and forth on a string stretched between two wooden sticks.
A nice little game, if you could master it as virtuously as my grandpa - but I always dropped the spool with a dull "plop" at my feet.
I admired my grandfather for his skillful play, but I set the Diabolo aside in disappointment.

And I feel the same way about the fragrance.
It is neither wicked nor dangerous - but it also doesn't want to play with me.

Aquatic mandarin, spiced with cardamom, accompanied by bright jasmine, darkened by iris.
I can also perceive woody notes - but overall everything feels very timid and indecisive.

I stand perplexed before the fragrance, just as I did in front of the toy.
Diabolique doesn't disturb me, but it doesn't appeal to me either.

Maybe it can shine on others?