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03/11/2018
Anessa
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Anessa
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Melancholy in the sauna
If you are curious about the smell inside this unique bottle, but do not have an easy access to it, I would recommend trying Jeanne Arthes "Sultane".
This one, in accordance with the more 'sensual' shape compared to the fancy bottle of Sultane, is like its mature (or, more advanced) version - more musky and with an oily undertone. While both fragrances have similar notes, the only difference for me is the weight or density. In addition, the peach in Sultane has a stronger tea-like nuance, and the whole composition remains lighter than the Tuscan Soul, which seems to be melancholically inclined - a sultry, peachy floriental, suitable for cooler seasons.
Someone who generally prefers the 'warm, sensual, cosy' type of fragrance (and peach flavouring in particular) might appreciate this more. For my part, I couldn't wear it in either variation, but I'm still intrigued by the peculiar headpiece - resembling a sauna turban, glass noodles or water poured out from an urn.
Edited to add: As Dr.Ricaud latest pyramid reveals, my nose was not mistaken about the proximity of Âme Toscane to Arthes' Sultane - the top and base notes are identical, the heart consists of a similar set of peach and a white florals (jasmine/freesia), leaving the 'Tuscan iris' as the distinguishing note. A heads-up for the fans of the uniquely shaped bottle: it has now been given up in favour of the unifying trend.
This one, in accordance with the more 'sensual' shape compared to the fancy bottle of Sultane, is like its mature (or, more advanced) version - more musky and with an oily undertone. While both fragrances have similar notes, the only difference for me is the weight or density. In addition, the peach in Sultane has a stronger tea-like nuance, and the whole composition remains lighter than the Tuscan Soul, which seems to be melancholically inclined - a sultry, peachy floriental, suitable for cooler seasons.
Someone who generally prefers the 'warm, sensual, cosy' type of fragrance (and peach flavouring in particular) might appreciate this more. For my part, I couldn't wear it in either variation, but I'm still intrigued by the peculiar headpiece - resembling a sauna turban, glass noodles or water poured out from an urn.
Edited to add: As Dr.Ricaud latest pyramid reveals, my nose was not mistaken about the proximity of Âme Toscane to Arthes' Sultane - the top and base notes are identical, the heart consists of a similar set of peach and a white florals (jasmine/freesia), leaving the 'Tuscan iris' as the distinguishing note. A heads-up for the fans of the uniquely shaped bottle: it has now been given up in favour of the unifying trend.
