Top Notes 
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Violet
Carnation
Base Notes 
Amber
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More Than a Tribute
I was quite sad when Hiram announced the discontinuation of Vivacious. Sad and surprised, as I always felt it was one of the most accomplished perfumes from the house, as well as one of the most adored. Who knows? It’s definitely my favorite Hiram Green perfume.
It is a very well-composed, natural-smelling violet-themed fragrance. This is the main issue when searching for the “perfect” violet perfume. This one, and Sultan Pasha’s Violet Noyee, are the most naturalistic takes on the flower (in my opinion). I often find the interpretation of this floral accord too powdery, too cosmetic, or too sweet for my liking. Here, it smells naturalistic and well-rounded. It offers a fully immersive olfactory experience - fruity, grassy, powdery, and sweet, all in the right amounts. Hiram draws inspiration from classics like Après L'Ondée and adds his personal touch. The result is more than a mere “modernized” version of the former. While it shares some common ground, Vivacious feels very “outdoorsy” and natural-smelling in comparison to the Gurlain. It is perhaps less melancholic—less gray and more golden-green hued. I was quite surprised by its opening when I first experienced it. It opens up grassy and spicy, like having the breeze hit your face as it bends the grass in the fields, carrying the flower pollen to your nostrils. Besides the green aspect, there is a lot of spiciness from the clove, which gives it a nice lift. This skews the composition into unisex territory. (I know many men struggle with the idea of floral perfumes.) Later, the carnation in the heart takes over from where the clove left. It pushes the spiciness well into the dry-down and reinforces the “vintage” flair of the perfume. Orris is used to add powderiness, supported by a golden, dusty, and glowing amber accord in the base. This perfume feels like taking a nap in a violet field, immersed in the scent of grass and the flowers, warmed by the sun above.
Vivacious may appear simple at first, yet it is not. It may seem familiar, but one cannot deny its creativity. If you felt Après L'Ondée was too feminine or melancholic, you might be pleasantly surprised to find a brighter and more unisex version in Vivacious. Or, perhaps you were searching for a natural-smelling violet that combines vintage and modern elements. This one also bears innovative agrestic qualities, especially in the opening. Needless to say, if you love the scent of violets, I believe this one is a must-try.
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It is a very well-composed, natural-smelling violet-themed fragrance. This is the main issue when searching for the “perfect” violet perfume. This one, and Sultan Pasha’s Violet Noyee, are the most naturalistic takes on the flower (in my opinion). I often find the interpretation of this floral accord too powdery, too cosmetic, or too sweet for my liking. Here, it smells naturalistic and well-rounded. It offers a fully immersive olfactory experience - fruity, grassy, powdery, and sweet, all in the right amounts. Hiram draws inspiration from classics like Après L'Ondée and adds his personal touch. The result is more than a mere “modernized” version of the former. While it shares some common ground, Vivacious feels very “outdoorsy” and natural-smelling in comparison to the Gurlain. It is perhaps less melancholic—less gray and more golden-green hued. I was quite surprised by its opening when I first experienced it. It opens up grassy and spicy, like having the breeze hit your face as it bends the grass in the fields, carrying the flower pollen to your nostrils. Besides the green aspect, there is a lot of spiciness from the clove, which gives it a nice lift. This skews the composition into unisex territory. (I know many men struggle with the idea of floral perfumes.) Later, the carnation in the heart takes over from where the clove left. It pushes the spiciness well into the dry-down and reinforces the “vintage” flair of the perfume. Orris is used to add powderiness, supported by a golden, dusty, and glowing amber accord in the base. This perfume feels like taking a nap in a violet field, immersed in the scent of grass and the flowers, warmed by the sun above.
Vivacious may appear simple at first, yet it is not. It may seem familiar, but one cannot deny its creativity. If you felt Après L'Ondée was too feminine or melancholic, you might be pleasantly surprised to find a brighter and more unisex version in Vivacious. Or, perhaps you were searching for a natural-smelling violet that combines vintage and modern elements. This one also bears innovative agrestic qualities, especially in the opening. Needless to say, if you love the scent of violets, I believe this one is a must-try.
IG:@memory.of.scents
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