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An Italian Interpretation from Greek Mythology
Unusual perfume names strangely always awaken my thirst for knowledge. And this is the case here as well ("Etra" by Etro).
According to Greek mythology, Etra was the queen of Troezen and the mother of Theseus. However, she was captured by the Trojans as a slave, only to serve Helena (a daughter of Zeus) as a maid.
Okay, I admit, a sad fate.
But how does the house of "Etro" come up with naming one of its fragrances after such a name, behind which lies such a sad story?
Honestly, I have no idea!
If I didn't know the fragrance pyramid, I would spontaneously guess a "heavy" / "dark" scent. But far from it!
This fragrance is, in my view, bright, friendly, optimistic, and positive. It conveys a sense of joy and energy and reminds me, for some reason, of that special and unique light of the Mediterranean.
The wonderful and very well-balanced blend of roses, non-greasy woods, and spices, paired with non-soapy musk and subtle vanilla notes, makes this fragrance so special.
Etra offers Italian lightness without being lightweight.
It lasts surprisingly long on my skin and shows a pleasant presence (= sillage).
A truly successful fragrance from the house of Etro, which can confidently be worn by both women and men.
And thus it is proven that the name and the appearance of a fragrance do not necessarily have to conform.
According to Greek mythology, Etra was the queen of Troezen and the mother of Theseus. However, she was captured by the Trojans as a slave, only to serve Helena (a daughter of Zeus) as a maid.
Okay, I admit, a sad fate.
But how does the house of "Etro" come up with naming one of its fragrances after such a name, behind which lies such a sad story?
Honestly, I have no idea!
If I didn't know the fragrance pyramid, I would spontaneously guess a "heavy" / "dark" scent. But far from it!
This fragrance is, in my view, bright, friendly, optimistic, and positive. It conveys a sense of joy and energy and reminds me, for some reason, of that special and unique light of the Mediterranean.
The wonderful and very well-balanced blend of roses, non-greasy woods, and spices, paired with non-soapy musk and subtle vanilla notes, makes this fragrance so special.
Etra offers Italian lightness without being lightweight.
It lasts surprisingly long on my skin and shows a pleasant presence (= sillage).
A truly successful fragrance from the house of Etro, which can confidently be worn by both women and men.
And thus it is proven that the name and the appearance of a fragrance do not necessarily have to conform.
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9 Comments
I've tried the Etros.
I'll give it a test soon.