Arbolé Arbolé Arbolé Hiram Green 2016
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Tonka overdose
The more I smell it, the more I think it reminds me of an array of fragrances that I’ve tried before, yet it is very hard to recall which ones Arbole reminds me of.
At first, I thought it resembles Zino by Davidoff with their soft, “golden” (I don’t know why this adjective comes up in my mind, but I can’t get rid of it) patchouli and salvia mix.
After less than an hour, however, I quickly realized it’s not Zino at all as almondy tonka is being placed in the spotlight too soon to my taste. It is a pleasant tonka chord that reminds me of a thickened version of Guerlain’s discontinued Tonka Imperiale: I think vanilla makes tonka here more syrupy compared to Guerlain’s take on tonka beans.
Very odd yet not unpleasant. Perhaps too sweet to my nose but I will have to give it another try during colder months.
At first, I thought it resembles Zino by Davidoff with their soft, “golden” (I don’t know why this adjective comes up in my mind, but I can’t get rid of it) patchouli and salvia mix.
After less than an hour, however, I quickly realized it’s not Zino at all as almondy tonka is being placed in the spotlight too soon to my taste. It is a pleasant tonka chord that reminds me of a thickened version of Guerlain’s discontinued Tonka Imperiale: I think vanilla makes tonka here more syrupy compared to Guerlain’s take on tonka beans.
Very odd yet not unpleasant. Perhaps too sweet to my nose but I will have to give it another try during colder months.