1899 Histoires de Parfums 2013

Leaving aside how useful the division into designer and niche actually is, I was looking for a more "niche" Spicebomb. Like many others, I wore Spicebomb for a very long time, though I stopped when too many in my immediate circle had the scent too. Now, several years and perfume samples later, I'm in the mood for something similar again.

The Histoires de Parfums 1899 delivers exactly what I imagined. The first difference to the original, however, is the juniper in the top note. Then comes the light citrus freshness and an abundance of spices like the original. I notice the next difference after about half an hour, where slightly powdery notes emerge that I don't notice in Spicebomb. The base is then very similar again.

Overall, the 1899 is more rounded and somewhat less intrusive. Especially in comparison to the Spicebomb Extreme which my wife, for example, could not smell. The longevity could be a little better, but together with the discreet but good sillage, it's perfectly ok for the price.

Interestingly, 1899 can also be layered very well. I particularly liked the combinations with Danger Parfum Cologne and Monarch.