Cork
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DonJuanDeCat
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Back to the Sea!
Hey sniffers, I'm back and as always, I've got a new fragrance to share. I know I said I would be more active in commenting on Parfumo after my brother's wedding and all the stress that came with it,... but now I have two kittens that absolutely won't let me rest, which is just as exhausting, phew! :D
Yes, for those who don't know yet: My tomcat Haydut passed away about 1.5 years ago, and now, at the beginning of September this year, there are cats in the apartment again after a long time. This time, two kittens aged 4 months. Both are snow-white and can really only be distinguished by their eye color. Well, now you know, I will surely mention the two little troublemakers like I did with Haydut in my comments and upload photos to my album. But enough about that, let's get to the fragrance.
Today I'm writing about Albatross from House of Matriarch, a niche brand whose fragrances are almost entirely conceived by one person alone, namely Christi Meshell, who seems to have drawn inspiration this time from the salty sea air and the ocean in general. I personally love the sea, especially when on vacation there, breathing in the moist and salty air and everything that comes with it. Well, it doesn't always have to be a vacation or a trip to the beach; I generally love the sea. However, with maritime fragrances, I sometimes find myself torn because the salty notes often bother me. There are some good fragrances, but if the salt note is too strong, then everything loses its pleasant scent for me.
So, this fragrance seems to have a lot of maritime notes, judging by the scent listing, but let's see how it actually smells :)
Will I run away like cats do from water? :D
On the other hand, it carries the name of a sea bird that is large and beautiful but has difficulties landing, at least on land. Well, let's sniff first before I write forever!
The fragrance also has woody notes; whether it is actually driftwood, I don't know, but it can seem that way since the air is filled with salty notes, and driftwood should smell like a salty tree or something :D
In the background of all these maritime scent notes, I occasionally catch a whiff of sweet scents that I can't quite place.
Even later, the fragrance still smells salty and woody, with the salty notes becoming a bit stronger.
Much later, the fragrance continues to smell as described, and I find it great that the salty notes haven't become even stronger and instead remain at a pleasant level. It's also wonderful that the fragrance now reminds me even more of vacation spots, as besides the salty and woody notes, it has an aura as if one were standing on or near rocks by the sea. I think one could also say it has a slightly mineral scent. This makes the fragrance feel a bit warmer.
All in all, the fragrance isn't incredibly spectacular, but it is still beautiful, especially for fans of maritime scents.
So,... oh wow, right upon application, I had two images in my mind that constantly alternated during the scent development. The first was a general vacation spot at the beach, where you either lie on the beach or stroll along the shore in the evening, watching and hearing the waves crash, and of course, inhaling the salty sea air. All lovely things that unfortunately some people just can't understand (like my brother and his buddies, who are car enthusiasts and think vacation means driving loooooong distances through various countries while staying far away from water and the beach... sure, the sun at the beach would probably make them burst into flames like vampires :DD).
The second image I had in my mind was that I was on a small boat. The sun is shining, it's warm, it's humid, it's salty, but everything is great. This came to mind after I sniffed the woody notes combined with the maritime notes.
What I mean to say is, as long as you're not a beach philistine or a vampire, this fragrance brings back beautiful memories or has such nice associations that you end up liking the fragrance even more, even though it doesn't technically offer much besides projecting maritime and woody notes. But it lifts your spirits and smells quite okay (though it is very, very expensive…). I find it suitable as a casual and vacation scent in spring and summer. For going out, it’s simply too weak and actually a bit unspectacular. By the way, the fragrance is completely unisex.
To all who enjoy salty or maritime scents, I can recommend giving it a try. Those who can't stand salty fragrances will, of course, not like this one.
Well, that’s it from me again; I wish you all a lovely evening! :)
Yes, for those who don't know yet: My tomcat Haydut passed away about 1.5 years ago, and now, at the beginning of September this year, there are cats in the apartment again after a long time. This time, two kittens aged 4 months. Both are snow-white and can really only be distinguished by their eye color. Well, now you know, I will surely mention the two little troublemakers like I did with Haydut in my comments and upload photos to my album. But enough about that, let's get to the fragrance.
Today I'm writing about Albatross from House of Matriarch, a niche brand whose fragrances are almost entirely conceived by one person alone, namely Christi Meshell, who seems to have drawn inspiration this time from the salty sea air and the ocean in general. I personally love the sea, especially when on vacation there, breathing in the moist and salty air and everything that comes with it. Well, it doesn't always have to be a vacation or a trip to the beach; I generally love the sea. However, with maritime fragrances, I sometimes find myself torn because the salty notes often bother me. There are some good fragrances, but if the salt note is too strong, then everything loses its pleasant scent for me.
So, this fragrance seems to have a lot of maritime notes, judging by the scent listing, but let's see how it actually smells :)
Will I run away like cats do from water? :D
On the other hand, it carries the name of a sea bird that is large and beautiful but has difficulties landing, at least on land. Well, let's sniff first before I write forever!
The Scent:
The scent starts just as I expected. It smells like salty air in coastal areas or at the beach, but at first, it is quite light and weak, and the salty note smells more pleasant than disturbing, as it is clearly perceptible but not biting. On the contrary, it directly reminds me of vacation spots, which I find lovely. The scent notes "Maritime Notes" and "Sea Breeze" are immediately recognizable. The fragrance also has woody notes; whether it is actually driftwood, I don't know, but it can seem that way since the air is filled with salty notes, and driftwood should smell like a salty tree or something :D
In the background of all these maritime scent notes, I occasionally catch a whiff of sweet scents that I can't quite place.
Even later, the fragrance still smells salty and woody, with the salty notes becoming a bit stronger.
Much later, the fragrance continues to smell as described, and I find it great that the salty notes haven't become even stronger and instead remain at a pleasant level. It's also wonderful that the fragrance now reminds me even more of vacation spots, as besides the salty and woody notes, it has an aura as if one were standing on or near rocks by the sea. I think one could also say it has a slightly mineral scent. This makes the fragrance feel a bit warmer.
All in all, the fragrance isn't incredibly spectacular, but it is still beautiful, especially for fans of maritime scents.
The Sillage and Longevity:
The sillage is rather mediocre to weak. It’s not a showstopper unless you really spray a lot, but then the salty notes could come across as too overpowering. The longevity is actually good, but after five hours, the fragrance becomes quite weak, so you have to sniff closely at the sprayed area to perceive anything. The Bottle:
The bottle is cylindrical, tapering towards the neck. It has a black and gold label that wraps around the entire bottle, featuring round geometric patterns, which is the trademark of this fragrance label. These patterns are also visible on the gold-plated cap, where you can additionally see the M-logo. The color of the bottle is dark blue, although the bottle is transparent. All in all, a beautifully designed bottle. Conclusion:
So, I must first admit that I only had a tiny bit of the sample of this fragrance, so I hope my scent description is somewhat accurate… especially regarding the sillage, as I imagined the scent to be stronger. So,... oh wow, right upon application, I had two images in my mind that constantly alternated during the scent development. The first was a general vacation spot at the beach, where you either lie on the beach or stroll along the shore in the evening, watching and hearing the waves crash, and of course, inhaling the salty sea air. All lovely things that unfortunately some people just can't understand (like my brother and his buddies, who are car enthusiasts and think vacation means driving loooooong distances through various countries while staying far away from water and the beach... sure, the sun at the beach would probably make them burst into flames like vampires :DD).
The second image I had in my mind was that I was on a small boat. The sun is shining, it's warm, it's humid, it's salty, but everything is great. This came to mind after I sniffed the woody notes combined with the maritime notes.
What I mean to say is, as long as you're not a beach philistine or a vampire, this fragrance brings back beautiful memories or has such nice associations that you end up liking the fragrance even more, even though it doesn't technically offer much besides projecting maritime and woody notes. But it lifts your spirits and smells quite okay (though it is very, very expensive…). I find it suitable as a casual and vacation scent in spring and summer. For going out, it’s simply too weak and actually a bit unspectacular. By the way, the fragrance is completely unisex.
To all who enjoy salty or maritime scents, I can recommend giving it a try. Those who can't stand salty fragrances will, of course, not like this one.
Well, that’s it from me again; I wish you all a lovely evening! :)
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