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I am obviously sticking my neck out when I defend Candour and contradict the very derogatory statements. Yes, the scent is exceptional. But don’t we always criticize the generic perfumes, the lack of creativity from perfumers? Well, here the perfumer has let his creativity run free, not focusing on sales figures and yet not provoking or shocking. What has come out of it is worth engaging with, to feel the atmosphere that the perfume radiates. Candour is not unpleasant for me at all, but it is certainly extraordinary.
The top note is indeed somewhat surprising, to put the term chaotic into perspective. Initially, there is a lot of green-herbaceous, or a hint of kitchen spices, and I find this aroma to be cozy, almost comforting. This is certainly not the elegance one expects from a perfume, but it is not far removed from the meaning of closeness and connection. It reminds me a bit of the atmosphere on Sunday mornings when I returned home from a morning walk with my father, and there was a hint of soup greens, my mother's Sunday scent, and fresh bed linen in the apartment. Sure, that’s not something that goes together, but I don’t find it unpleasant; rather comforting, though I can understand that this is not necessarily the mood one expects from a perfume.
As it develops, the scent becomes smoother, cooler, and greener. And here caution is advised, and careful testing is recommended, because Candour behaves completely differently on my skin than on the scent strip. On the skin, the dark, almost spicy-mossy components prevail, while the floral notes dominate on the strip. One will search in vain for violet, as it is actually the violet leaf that is meant here, and it smells quite different from the little blue flower. For example, I can clearly recognize galbanum on the scent strip, but on my skin, it is completely swallowed up, or cannot develop at all; however, cardamom stubbornly holds on. Here, Candour transitions into a velvety, subtly spicy base, which does not excite me, but I do not find it repulsive or unpleasant in any way. The scent uproar has subsided, and Candour now only whispers, but with persistence.
Candour is not a perfume that I can spray on in passing and say "yay or nay." This is not advisable for any scent, but here, particularly attention to the fragrance and genuine interest in testing are necessary to form a judgment. It particularly depends on whether one is looking for a signature scent or even a holy grail, or if one can enjoy new scent experiences.
For me, Candour is a highly enjoyable scent experience; I could even imagine wearing the perfume occasionally in my leisure time. It will not land as an original in my collection, but I am glad to have made its acquaintance.
The top note is indeed somewhat surprising, to put the term chaotic into perspective. Initially, there is a lot of green-herbaceous, or a hint of kitchen spices, and I find this aroma to be cozy, almost comforting. This is certainly not the elegance one expects from a perfume, but it is not far removed from the meaning of closeness and connection. It reminds me a bit of the atmosphere on Sunday mornings when I returned home from a morning walk with my father, and there was a hint of soup greens, my mother's Sunday scent, and fresh bed linen in the apartment. Sure, that’s not something that goes together, but I don’t find it unpleasant; rather comforting, though I can understand that this is not necessarily the mood one expects from a perfume.
As it develops, the scent becomes smoother, cooler, and greener. And here caution is advised, and careful testing is recommended, because Candour behaves completely differently on my skin than on the scent strip. On the skin, the dark, almost spicy-mossy components prevail, while the floral notes dominate on the strip. One will search in vain for violet, as it is actually the violet leaf that is meant here, and it smells quite different from the little blue flower. For example, I can clearly recognize galbanum on the scent strip, but on my skin, it is completely swallowed up, or cannot develop at all; however, cardamom stubbornly holds on. Here, Candour transitions into a velvety, subtly spicy base, which does not excite me, but I do not find it repulsive or unpleasant in any way. The scent uproar has subsided, and Candour now only whispers, but with persistence.
Candour is not a perfume that I can spray on in passing and say "yay or nay." This is not advisable for any scent, but here, particularly attention to the fragrance and genuine interest in testing are necessary to form a judgment. It particularly depends on whether one is looking for a signature scent or even a holy grail, or if one can enjoy new scent experiences.
For me, Candour is a highly enjoyable scent experience; I could even imagine wearing the perfume occasionally in my leisure time. It will not land as an original in my collection, but I am glad to have made its acquaintance.
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