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Keeping the Church in the Village
Sorcinelli fragrances are true masterpieces and pure art. Be it the scent itself, the bottle, and in the case of the Délire de Voyage series, also the packaging. According to research, these are handmade by Filippo himself. But as with all things, tastes vary widely, and opinions can differ significantly.
As a confessed Sorcinelli fan, I own all the fragrances (bottles and samples) and now dedicate my first Sorcinelli review to this scent.
The creation / story of the fragrance is self-explanatory and sad at the same time based on its name.
Sorcinelli addresses this shocking theme through an Extrait de Parfum and simultaneously turns adversity into virtue: Notre-Dame 15.4.2019 will be a small support for the Maitrise, the ensemble of singers and musicians that preserves the invaluable heritage of sacred music of the cathedral. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the association "Musique Sacrée" so that it can continue its activities and mission, currently outside its own "home."
Now let’s talk about the scent.
One could almost guess it just by looking at the massive bottle cap: fiery, smoky, charred. Well, how does fire smell? Not at all! But the substance that comes into contact with it. In the case of Notre Dame, wood. Lots of wood. One might think. And yes, the opening is intense, and a charred smell greets you upon spraying. But not the well-known sharp scent from grilling or burning wood, rather a sweet-warm one enveloped in incense and patchouli. If you like that, great; if not, I ask you to give the fragrance some time. This is often the case with many scents. After about 5 minutes, everything calms down, and gradually you can recognize various fragrance components that are delicately interwoven. After 20 minutes of spraying, I detect floral aspects. Individual flowers are hard to filter out. Imagine a bouquet of flowers in the church, something like that. Gradually, the fragrance develops into a truly beautiful balsamic direction. I suspect that patchouli, amber, and sandalwood contribute to this. The individual citrus notes are also difficult to identify. Here too, please envision: a small citrus bowl sitting right next to the flower bouquet in the church. The sweet smoky scent remains until the fragrance has, so to speak, extinguished.
As an overall impression, one can imagine this scent as follows:
It is Sunday afternoon. The mass is over, and a veil of incense still lingers in the air, permeating the old church pews. On the altar lies the decorative bouquet of flowers, adorned with oranges and lemons. The church window is open. In the church garden, preparations are underway for the annual barbecue of the parish.
Even though this fragrance is challenging, one should still keep the church in the village during the first impression and give it a chance. Because it develops well. Really well!
When I wear it, it’s in the evening or on gloomy rainy days in the city, but sometimes also in the home office when I feel like it.
Seasonally, I classify it for all seasons, but as already mentioned, in the evening. Well, in midsummer, when it’s still 30 degrees, not so much.
However you may categorize the scent from reading this review, it’s definitely worth a test. After all, it’s a Sorcinelli ;)
As a confessed Sorcinelli fan, I own all the fragrances (bottles and samples) and now dedicate my first Sorcinelli review to this scent.
The creation / story of the fragrance is self-explanatory and sad at the same time based on its name.
Sorcinelli addresses this shocking theme through an Extrait de Parfum and simultaneously turns adversity into virtue: Notre-Dame 15.4.2019 will be a small support for the Maitrise, the ensemble of singers and musicians that preserves the invaluable heritage of sacred music of the cathedral. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the association "Musique Sacrée" so that it can continue its activities and mission, currently outside its own "home."
Now let’s talk about the scent.
One could almost guess it just by looking at the massive bottle cap: fiery, smoky, charred. Well, how does fire smell? Not at all! But the substance that comes into contact with it. In the case of Notre Dame, wood. Lots of wood. One might think. And yes, the opening is intense, and a charred smell greets you upon spraying. But not the well-known sharp scent from grilling or burning wood, rather a sweet-warm one enveloped in incense and patchouli. If you like that, great; if not, I ask you to give the fragrance some time. This is often the case with many scents. After about 5 minutes, everything calms down, and gradually you can recognize various fragrance components that are delicately interwoven. After 20 minutes of spraying, I detect floral aspects. Individual flowers are hard to filter out. Imagine a bouquet of flowers in the church, something like that. Gradually, the fragrance develops into a truly beautiful balsamic direction. I suspect that patchouli, amber, and sandalwood contribute to this. The individual citrus notes are also difficult to identify. Here too, please envision: a small citrus bowl sitting right next to the flower bouquet in the church. The sweet smoky scent remains until the fragrance has, so to speak, extinguished.
As an overall impression, one can imagine this scent as follows:
It is Sunday afternoon. The mass is over, and a veil of incense still lingers in the air, permeating the old church pews. On the altar lies the decorative bouquet of flowers, adorned with oranges and lemons. The church window is open. In the church garden, preparations are underway for the annual barbecue of the parish.
Even though this fragrance is challenging, one should still keep the church in the village during the first impression and give it a chance. Because it develops well. Really well!
When I wear it, it’s in the evening or on gloomy rainy days in the city, but sometimes also in the home office when I feel like it.
Seasonally, I classify it for all seasons, but as already mentioned, in the evening. Well, in midsummer, when it’s still 30 degrees, not so much.
However you may categorize the scent from reading this review, it’s definitely worth a test. After all, it’s a Sorcinelli ;)
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