Since the Brazilian brand Granado from Rio is completely unreviewed here on Parfumo, I will make every effort as the first reviewer.
I became aware of "Boemia | Granado" through a fashion influencer. Although I do not let myself be influenced stylistically or olfactorily and follow my own path, I enjoy googling or researching new impressions.
I was curious about the combination of the top notes of lime, black pepper, and nutmeg. I imagined the lime to be unsweetened by the black pepper, while being somewhat spicy due to the nutmeg. How would rose, leather, and incense mix in?
Therefore, I set out on the internet to find a bottle, not because of the influencer. The standard price of the perfume is probably around €120. On eBay, I was able to win a 75ml bottle for €75 through a private purchase. Quite reasonable for a blind buy.
From that point on, I eagerly awaited the arrival of my package. I opened it immediately and sprayed myself.
First of all, my nose detected a certain alcoholic note, which, however, dissipated after a few seconds. In fact, I had assessed the scent well beforehand. What surprised me was its warmth. Spicy warm is probably the most fitting description for "Boemia | Granado".
The scent begins, as mentioned, very warm, almost sweet, without actually being so. The nutmeg and pepper awakened in me the association with a spice broth. Whole peppercorns heated in a pan - anyone who knows how that smells will understand what I mean. The pepper becomes softer and more balsamic - blending (in my thought process) with various aromas. Here, the scent remains relatively straightforward. Certainly, it could have been made more refined, perhaps with chili/cinnamon/cardamom.
As time goes on (15-30 minutes, depending on perception), the scent becomes a bit darker. The pepper becomes sharper and the lime more citrusy and zesty. Incense and cedar join in and gradually dictate the tone. Leather and sandalwood ultimately underpin the scent. In the drydown, a dry rose remains, which I generally like.
Alongside the spice association, I intuitively thought, "My father could wear this scent too." It is not an old man’s fragrance, even though I consider it unsuitable for those under 21.
Since I wanted to learn more about the Granado brand, I often went on a research spree. Interestingly, "Boemia | Granado" is listed on the website in the "Vintage" line. I had to smile, as the 80's impression was probably not entirely wrong. If I had to describe the scent in colors, I would choose orange-olive green. Due to the mentioned warmth and spiciness.
Now for the performance and overall summary: Since my surroundings are used to me wearing various scents, I am not often approached about perfumes in my circles. Rather, my people simply think something like "Sunshine boy is wearing something new again." Because I am not a compliment getter, I also do not ask my surroundings for their opinion, as a perfume must only please me to wear it. Therefore, it is difficult to say something about the sillage. I estimate it to be not too strong, whereas the longevity of over 12 hours is extremely satisfactory for the money I paid. The bottle is solid, nothing groundbreaking.
The conclusion is that I am completely satisfied. Whether I would have consciously taken the scent in a perfumery for €120, I will leave open at this point. If Boemia were not from 2020, I could imagine that the perfume could have been a bestseller in past decades. Since the scent evokes those retro vibes, I rate the scent itself slightly higher than it actually smells.
