Soir Eau de Toilette

Setterliebe
21.09.2023 - 09:00 AM
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Sometimes miracles still happen

Legend has it that the Indian Great Mogul fell in love with a beautiful woman whom he called "Muntaz Mahal". She became his most loyal companion and advisor.
After the birth of her 14th child, she died.
"The chosen one of the palace", expressed a last wish, she wanted a mausoleum to be built for her.
in 1631, construction of the "Taj Mahal" began on the banks of the Yamana River at Agra.

In 1983, I did an internship in a home for the elderly. I loved my work and my life was filled with joy and gratitude.
One day, a handsome doctor from India showed up at our home. He was also doing an internship in the same facility because his exams were not yet recognized in Germany.
As the ward manager took him under her wing, we hardly spoke a word to each other. Every now and then we smiled at each other and my heart beat wildly.
On his last day at work in our hospital, he asked me to accompany him to the changing room.
He gave me a lovingly wrapped present as a farewell gift and said: "This scent will always remind me of you".
The package contained a bottle of Ellen Betrix de Soir. I loved the fragrance from the very first second. It became my signature fragrance for many years and I never wore another until one day it was discontinued.
I never met the doctor again and the precious fragrance seemed lost forever.

On my birthday, I was sent a lovingly wrapped gift.
- a dear, young friend from "Parfumo" got me "Ellen Betrix Soir"! It is a rarity that has actually still retained its fragrance.
Tears of emotion and deep gratitude fill my heart. I will treasure my precious treasure forever.

" Ellen Betrix " is a vintage fragrance from the 1980s.
It was unfortunately discontinued decades ago.
For me, it is a masterpiece of the perfumer's art.
It has a strong chypre character that begins with fruity green top notes.
The heart note unfolds its elegance lush, floral and unites with the base, with oakmoss, leather, civet and musk.
At the time, it had above-average longevity and the fragrance was still perceptible after 24 hours.

I would like to say a big thank you to @Castbreeder. Without him, this review would never have been written!

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