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Havanna Part 1 - Cuba Libre in the Cigar Lounge
A few of the statements already compress it into a very similar direction.
But this interesting scent can still be dedicated a few more words.
I haven't really come across Jacques Zolty until now, but at ALZD I did, particularly because of the interconnected Cuba theme of the 5 fragrances. So it's basically a pentalogy. It's always a tricky thing, such a concept can also seem very forced. I own Severo, and 3 of the other 4 fragrances are available as samples.
So let's start with Severo.
Here, cola is mentioned multiple times. What nonsense. Cuba Libre, please, and a good one with decent rum and lime. Maybe a small mint leaf for garnish.
That's how it starts. Cola alone doesn't do it justice. A Cuba Libre needs lime, and you can smell it, namely through a slight bitterness. That's how it should be, a little green shines through. Fortunately, the sweetness of the Cuba Libre is not too sticky; they have paid attention to a good balance with a proper rum.
Now one might think, why would a fragrance want to smell like a long drink, and it can only work as a thematic scent. But yes, it works. And quite well.
After a while, as always, the citrus fruits recede, and the softer components of the fragrance take over. I can't detect a pronounced heart note with pepper and/or birch.
In the base, you find yourself in a nice cigar lounge in Havana, continuing to sip your Cuba Libre. You just have to imagine the smoke a bit away; I hardly notice anything. What does come to the fore are leather armchairs, and somehow you can imagine smelling good (unlit) cigars.
The leather is not the fine kind from the English gentlemen's club where only discussions take place and where only the Queen is allowed in as a woman, nor is it an old leather jacket that has been used for many years. These are old, good leather armchairs that have been well cared for with beeswax, but have diligently done their job as seating.
So you sit there, sipping away, in the background you hear Compay Segundo playing "Chan Chan." De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané... Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí
But I digress.
So the base is pleasant leather. It's not listed in the pyramid, but it's there. Whether one smells tobacco is up to each individual to decide. The Cuba Libre stays around for quite a while, but over time it recedes, leaving a light, pleasant vanilla sweetness that blends wonderfully with the leather and becomes one.
Tuscan Leather was mentioned here as a reference for a scent component. That fits to some extent; I find the leather in Severo not as harsh.
A truly successful thematic fragrance that fits wonderfully with Cuba.
Thematic fragrances can be tricky when it comes to wearability. I find this one very easy to wear, especially when the base comes into play.
Tending to be somewhat masculine by traditional classifications, but certainly wearable for women.
I am very happy with this blind purchase; it fills a previously unknown gap in my leather fragrances and actually makes me think of Cuba, where I definitely need to go back.
But this interesting scent can still be dedicated a few more words.
I haven't really come across Jacques Zolty until now, but at ALZD I did, particularly because of the interconnected Cuba theme of the 5 fragrances. So it's basically a pentalogy. It's always a tricky thing, such a concept can also seem very forced. I own Severo, and 3 of the other 4 fragrances are available as samples.
So let's start with Severo.
Here, cola is mentioned multiple times. What nonsense. Cuba Libre, please, and a good one with decent rum and lime. Maybe a small mint leaf for garnish.
That's how it starts. Cola alone doesn't do it justice. A Cuba Libre needs lime, and you can smell it, namely through a slight bitterness. That's how it should be, a little green shines through. Fortunately, the sweetness of the Cuba Libre is not too sticky; they have paid attention to a good balance with a proper rum.
Now one might think, why would a fragrance want to smell like a long drink, and it can only work as a thematic scent. But yes, it works. And quite well.
After a while, as always, the citrus fruits recede, and the softer components of the fragrance take over. I can't detect a pronounced heart note with pepper and/or birch.
In the base, you find yourself in a nice cigar lounge in Havana, continuing to sip your Cuba Libre. You just have to imagine the smoke a bit away; I hardly notice anything. What does come to the fore are leather armchairs, and somehow you can imagine smelling good (unlit) cigars.
The leather is not the fine kind from the English gentlemen's club where only discussions take place and where only the Queen is allowed in as a woman, nor is it an old leather jacket that has been used for many years. These are old, good leather armchairs that have been well cared for with beeswax, but have diligently done their job as seating.
So you sit there, sipping away, in the background you hear Compay Segundo playing "Chan Chan." De Alto Cedro voy para Marcané... Llego a Cueto, voy para Mayarí
But I digress.
So the base is pleasant leather. It's not listed in the pyramid, but it's there. Whether one smells tobacco is up to each individual to decide. The Cuba Libre stays around for quite a while, but over time it recedes, leaving a light, pleasant vanilla sweetness that blends wonderfully with the leather and becomes one.
Tuscan Leather was mentioned here as a reference for a scent component. That fits to some extent; I find the leather in Severo not as harsh.
A truly successful thematic fragrance that fits wonderfully with Cuba.
Thematic fragrances can be tricky when it comes to wearability. I find this one very easy to wear, especially when the base comes into play.
Tending to be somewhat masculine by traditional classifications, but certainly wearable for women.
I am very happy with this blind purchase; it fills a previously unknown gap in my leather fragrances and actually makes me think of Cuba, where I definitely need to go back.
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I have to admit, though, that I can't pick out any citrus or rum. The brief sharp note at the beginning reminds me, like with some others, more of varnish (or gasoline?). But that fades quickly. Then you definitely get sweet, airy leather.
Maybe I should write a comment too when I find the time.
Thanks for this comment and for introducing the whole series!!!