A perfume not for the skin, but for the imagination
As with many other fragrances, the naming, the bottle, and the story behind the perfume influence the perception. When I first smelled Cyber Sex in Barcelona, I was immediately fascinated by how one could encapsulate the scent of a mattress that had hosted more than just two people indulging all night into a fragrance. My imagination kicked in after just a second. In this regard, the scent is very well crafted. On the smelling funnel, the fragrance comes across as quite sweaty, synthetic, and yet with a certain freshness. The scent also has a hint of stale air, like in a room that hasn't been aired out for a long time, making it unpleasant to breathe in. Among the X SÉ series, I find it the most intriguing fragrance, which has stayed in my memory long after my vacation. However, it was not a candidate for purchase back then. When I discovered a decant in the souk, I had to order it immediately. I simply wanted to own the fragrance to occasionally take a whiff. I find it fascinating what effects perfumes can have. Freshly sprayed, Cyber Sex starts off distinctly fresher, and the sweat notes only emerge after about 30 minutes. When I conducted a small survey among my colleagues about the scent (without mentioning the name of the perfume), the feedback ranged from "smells nice and fresh" to "Zara polyester T-shirt after a night of dancing." One person, however, hit the nail on the head. The scent reminded this person of a sex club in Paris, where the audience was indulging in every conceivable corner. Depending on one's experiences, the fragrance, like many others, will evoke corresponding memories. Anyone who can be excited about scents in this direction should at least have a sniff of it.
The scent during real sex, where a great perfume eventually blends with the lovers' body scent, is irreplaceable... That's why I never really understand the need for sex perfumes. And most of the time, they include notes that are supposed to be associated with stale body sweat and genital scents...
Whether it's cyber sex or real sex, shouldn't fragrance accords match individual desires?
I'll be at Opo in Munich soon; I seem to remember they carry Filippo Sorcinelli. I'll definitely give it a try! :-))
Thanks for your comment. You raise an interesting question. Perhaps the allure of such fragrances lies less in imitating the actual moment and more in sparking a certain type of memory or imagination. Scents like **Cyber Sex** might not even aim to replicate a real physical experience, but instead evoke scenarios and emotions in our minds that often feel more symbolic.
It's less about the necessity of such a perfume and more about how fragrances can inspire our imagination. Especially those that touch on the forbidden or the blurred lines create a unique reality. They show us that certain experiences don't have to be beautiful or perfect to resonate deeply. It's almost as if these compositions remind us to appreciate the imperfect and the human. If you get the chance, you should definitely give the scent a try.
That's why I never really understand the need for sex perfumes. And most of the time, they include notes that are supposed to be associated with stale body sweat and genital scents...
I'll be at Opo in Munich soon; I seem to remember they carry Filippo Sorcinelli. I'll definitely give it a try! :-))
It's less about the necessity of such a perfume and more about how fragrances can inspire our imagination. Especially those that touch on the forbidden or the blurred lines create a unique reality. They show us that certain experiences don't have to be beautiful or perfect to resonate deeply. It's almost as if these compositions remind us to appreciate the imperfect and the human. If you get the chance, you should definitely give the scent a try.