Sécrétions Magnifiques Etat Libre d'Orange 2006
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Very helpful Review
"Controversially rated fragrance" fits quite well
About a year ago, I added this fragrance to my "Must test soon" list, and I finally mustered the courage to include it in my current sample order. I have now tested it a total of 3 times; on a paper strip, on my forearm, and on my sister's forearm :D (don't worry, she voluntarily wanted to test it on her skin, even though she had smelled the fragrance on the test strip beforehand).
I must admit that evaluating this fragrance is extremely difficult for me. On one hand, I can actually find something appealing about it, and on the other hand, my gag reflex activates when I smell it. I tested it intentionally without looking at the fragrance pyramid beforehand to approach the scent note determination as objectively as possible.
To me, it smelled relatively fresh at the start, somewhat like laundry freshness/Cotton Fresh. After just a few minutes, it immediately became saltier and metallic. I estimated that after about 10-15 minutes, I could taste the metallic notes throughout my entire mouth. And from there, it actually smelled strongly of blood to me. Then creamy notes and the scent of milk joined in, so it smelled fresh, creamy, milky, salty, floral, and metallic all at once. From that point on, my gag reflex was extremely triggered.
In hindsight, I can only say that it was definitely a fragrance "experience" that I hadn't had before - however, I could have easily done without it ;) But I had imagined it to be much worse based on the previous comments. I now believe that it is the combination of scent notes that, at least for me, triggers a bit of disgust. If my gag reflex weren't triggered, I would find it quite wearable. Unfortunately, this makes it quite difficult for me to evaluate the fragrance appropriately. After my test, I can definitely understand why some find it repulsive and why others can appreciate it.
I must admit that evaluating this fragrance is extremely difficult for me. On one hand, I can actually find something appealing about it, and on the other hand, my gag reflex activates when I smell it. I tested it intentionally without looking at the fragrance pyramid beforehand to approach the scent note determination as objectively as possible.
To me, it smelled relatively fresh at the start, somewhat like laundry freshness/Cotton Fresh. After just a few minutes, it immediately became saltier and metallic. I estimated that after about 10-15 minutes, I could taste the metallic notes throughout my entire mouth. And from there, it actually smelled strongly of blood to me. Then creamy notes and the scent of milk joined in, so it smelled fresh, creamy, milky, salty, floral, and metallic all at once. From that point on, my gag reflex was extremely triggered.
In hindsight, I can only say that it was definitely a fragrance "experience" that I hadn't had before - however, I could have easily done without it ;) But I had imagined it to be much worse based on the previous comments. I now believe that it is the combination of scent notes that, at least for me, triggers a bit of disgust. If my gag reflex weren't triggered, I would find it quite wearable. Unfortunately, this makes it quite difficult for me to evaluate the fragrance appropriately. After my test, I can definitely understand why some find it repulsive and why others can appreciate it.
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I agree with you. Warm, fresh blood smells different. But I had the association of a burst wound on the lip. Then you can taste and smell the iron content in your mouth. That’s where the metallic aspect of this scent comes really close.