Bois Impérial Essential Parfums 2020 Eau de Parfum

You wake up from cryosleep in the year 3400. A world of chrome. A man in a white suit greets you. He speaks with a strong accent that you can't place. After all, it's hard to learn your ancient language properly.

Because the fragrance starts like it starts, it won't do well in perfumeries. Especially up close, the scent smells very synthetic. But after the scent of the cryo liquid has faded (about 30 minutes) and you have been out and about in this new world for a while, you will notice how good the future smells.

Although this fragrance has an excellent sillage, it is not overpowering. However, it should not be more than 3 sprays. Gradually, you notice more and more light woods, light spice and an even lighter sweetness. All of this is concealed behind a pleasant synthetic that makes the fragrance appear clean and well-groomed.

However, if you look closely, there is a lot that is artificial here. The overall picture is convincing, but the details take away the illusion of a masterpiece. This is not a fragrance that you fall in love with so much that you bury your nose in the crook of your arm, because that is where it is at its worst. It's best in the air when you're out and about and get a whiff every now and then.

Although the Ganymede dental practice fits into this world, it smells a good bit different.

This fragrance lasts all day. 3 sprays in the morning and 9 hours later I'm told I'd better apply less fragrance. So 2 sprays are probably perfect.

For me, my new "dumb reach" for spring and summer. Always works, lasts a long time, reasonable price. Only if I want something that smells good even at close range would I choose something else.

Definitely sampling. 9/10 in the air, 6/10 on the skin.