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Notes07/30/2013
Piapedersen
22 Reviews
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Conflicting signals
Expectations can sometimes make the brain jump to a conclusion. Then, when finally meeting the object of your expectations, it turns out to be something far away from what you thought. That is exactly what I experienced with Mistress.
I saw the bottle and decided, like a million times before, that I had to own it because it set off my imagination of what was inside. The cube-shaped glass with its black lace decorations and the silk atomizer made promises of a seductive, spicy oriental and warm scent. A whore’s boudoir with loads of colourful scarves hanging from the walls for decoration. A dressing table filled with bottles and jars of brass, ebony and china, containing her beauty’s secrets. Items from her wardrobe spread out randomly around the room. And the smell of incense, exotic flowers and musk. Well, reality could not be further away from this assumption.
The first encounter is freshness - lots of aldehydes and ginger. I dare say that this could be taken for a unisex scent. It evolves beautifully directly into the base notes, totally skipping the heart notes, at least on my skin. But a lovely dryout with especially oakmoss and cedar. Unfortunately this is not an enduring scent. It disappears after 3-4 hours.
So, was I disappointed? Not the least. Surprised yes, but never disappointed. It was a wonderful experience to meet this somewhat different mistress, even though she was sending mixed signals. She is great for a summer afternoon, a shopping trip with the girls, a day at sea. Just remember that she is volatile so keep a room for her in your bag.
I saw the bottle and decided, like a million times before, that I had to own it because it set off my imagination of what was inside. The cube-shaped glass with its black lace decorations and the silk atomizer made promises of a seductive, spicy oriental and warm scent. A whore’s boudoir with loads of colourful scarves hanging from the walls for decoration. A dressing table filled with bottles and jars of brass, ebony and china, containing her beauty’s secrets. Items from her wardrobe spread out randomly around the room. And the smell of incense, exotic flowers and musk. Well, reality could not be further away from this assumption.
The first encounter is freshness - lots of aldehydes and ginger. I dare say that this could be taken for a unisex scent. It evolves beautifully directly into the base notes, totally skipping the heart notes, at least on my skin. But a lovely dryout with especially oakmoss and cedar. Unfortunately this is not an enduring scent. It disappears after 3-4 hours.
So, was I disappointed? Not the least. Surprised yes, but never disappointed. It was a wonderful experience to meet this somewhat different mistress, even though she was sending mixed signals. She is great for a summer afternoon, a shopping trip with the girls, a day at sea. Just remember that she is volatile so keep a room for her in your bag.
