One of the best and most unique ELDOs in the discovery set
I am a really big fan of Soul of my Soul in this set. It really balances its rose in heavenly ways compared to some other fragrances in the set that get drowned in rose. The development is really lovely - fresh bergamot in the opening that smells like freshly expelled oils from a squeeze of rind on the rim of a refreshing gin cocktail. The frankincense and pink pepper add background, giving lift and effervescence, as if the cocktail is carbonated. There's a really sweet and refreshing center that I guess is the Orris butter? I am not sure what that smells like but it mixes with the rose and suede and gives the feeling of being in the VIP lounge of a gorgeous old theater with patterned rugs and elephant statues and velvet curtains and intricate details in the walls and ceiling. There's an element of spice but it still retains its refreshing nature. Finally, a base of woody sweetness, like eating honeycomb and freshly made waffles on a freshly cut wooden picnic table. It's fascinating how this scent kind of does it all - part citrus, part floral, part gourmand, part woody, part resinous/"oriental" notes. Definitely in my top 3 ELDOs, along with Hermann à mes Côtés me Paraissait une Ombre, and third being either Frustration, Nostos, Clean Suede, or Story of your Life.
