Nombril Immense Etat Libre d'Orange 2006
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Huge Navel
I'm mighty glad that I chose to order a sample of Nombril Immense amongst the vast array of enticing Etat Libre d'Orange scents. I knew just by glancing at the scent pyramid that I would love it.
Nombril Immense sounds so beautiful when spoken in French, but the rough translation to English is huge navel, or belly button. Well, if belly buttons smelt this good, you wouldn't be able to drag my nose away from one. I can assure you, Nombril Immense is an oriental with a lovely blend of patchouli and opoponax.
When I first applied this fragrance to my wrist, I was met with an intense, spicy burst of patchouli and opoponax. I was left wondering how people could describe this fragrance as subtle. However, after a few minutes, Nombril Immense did indeed become subtle. So subtle, that at times it was hard to detect.
I enjoy loud scents, so I would be lying if I said that I wasn't disappointed by Nombril Immense's weak sillage. I often rectify this problem by over-spraying, and I find that the more I layer the scent, the stronger it in turn becomes.
Other than the dominant accords of patchouli and opoponax, other notes that I can detect quite strongly on my skin are pepper, peru balsam and vetiver. I think this fragrance could wear well on both men and women, and is best suited to wear during Autumn and Winter.
By all means, if patchouli often gives you a headache or offends you with its dominance, you may want to give Etat Libre d'Orange Nombril Immense a try. I'm certain that many will find themselves enjoying this fragrance's unique subtlety. I highly recommend.
Original review written: September 2012.
Nombril Immense sounds so beautiful when spoken in French, but the rough translation to English is huge navel, or belly button. Well, if belly buttons smelt this good, you wouldn't be able to drag my nose away from one. I can assure you, Nombril Immense is an oriental with a lovely blend of patchouli and opoponax.
When I first applied this fragrance to my wrist, I was met with an intense, spicy burst of patchouli and opoponax. I was left wondering how people could describe this fragrance as subtle. However, after a few minutes, Nombril Immense did indeed become subtle. So subtle, that at times it was hard to detect.
I enjoy loud scents, so I would be lying if I said that I wasn't disappointed by Nombril Immense's weak sillage. I often rectify this problem by over-spraying, and I find that the more I layer the scent, the stronger it in turn becomes.
Other than the dominant accords of patchouli and opoponax, other notes that I can detect quite strongly on my skin are pepper, peru balsam and vetiver. I think this fragrance could wear well on both men and women, and is best suited to wear during Autumn and Winter.
By all means, if patchouli often gives you a headache or offends you with its dominance, you may want to give Etat Libre d'Orange Nombril Immense a try. I'm certain that many will find themselves enjoying this fragrance's unique subtlety. I highly recommend.
Original review written: September 2012.