Miracle berry
Akigalawood®
White gingerlily
Bergamot
Oak wood
01/06/2025
Thewaterlog
26 Reviews
Thewaterlog
8
Stunning!
Barénia absolutely took me by surprise. I tend towards smaller, niche producers rather than the big designers, and my usual preferred scent profiles are woody, herbaceous, or mineral.
A recent acquaintance works at the Hermès store downtown, and I decided to swing by to say hello. After sniffing just about everything they had to offer, I went home with a few samples. I spritzed Barénia on and left to run some errands, and received a text from my wife shortly after: "What the heck did you just spray? It's gorgeous!" My first clue that this perfume is really something special.
What does a miracle berry smell like? I have no idea, but the fruity quality up top isn't glaringly sweet thanks to the bergamot, and flows nicely with the lily, avoiding a screechy white floral moment. The peppery-woody base rounds things out nicely, and while much of the marketing around this fragrance evokes a leather accord or sentiment, I don't get much of that. The drydown is pleasant, persistent, and comforting.
It's a well-blended, refined olfactory experience that asserts class. Opulent enough for special occasions and getting dolled up, but not out of place or too ostentatious for every day wear. Barénia makes me feel like I have my life together, makes me hold my head a bit higher, and gives a little boost of confidence that any great scent should.
A recent acquaintance works at the Hermès store downtown, and I decided to swing by to say hello. After sniffing just about everything they had to offer, I went home with a few samples. I spritzed Barénia on and left to run some errands, and received a text from my wife shortly after: "What the heck did you just spray? It's gorgeous!" My first clue that this perfume is really something special.
What does a miracle berry smell like? I have no idea, but the fruity quality up top isn't glaringly sweet thanks to the bergamot, and flows nicely with the lily, avoiding a screechy white floral moment. The peppery-woody base rounds things out nicely, and while much of the marketing around this fragrance evokes a leather accord or sentiment, I don't get much of that. The drydown is pleasant, persistent, and comforting.
It's a well-blended, refined olfactory experience that asserts class. Opulent enough for special occasions and getting dolled up, but not out of place or too ostentatious for every day wear. Barénia makes me feel like I have my life together, makes me hold my head a bit higher, and gives a little boost of confidence that any great scent should.
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