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Spicy notes
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Orange
Peach
Heart Notes 
Carnation
Iris
Jasmine
Lilac
Rose
Ylang-ylang
Base Notes 
Benzoin
Cistus
Civet
Frankincense
Sandalwood
Tonka bean
Vetiver
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Possible Side Effect: Melancholy
Last autumn, I rediscovered a small bottle of Kyoto EdP in a box of vintage perfumes. Of course, I wanted to know right away how the contents had fared over the years.
What I found was -for me- very touching:
In my mind, I was opening an old chest made of fragrant sandalwood, inside which lies a valuable, antique kimono:
The silk is, like the top note of the perfume, already quite fragile.
The colors of the beautiful, printed and hand-embroidered floral pattern have partially faded, but are still discernible.
The subtle scent of incense is clearly perceptible, which leads me to suspect that this kimono was worn during temple ceremonies on festive occasions.
Such an expensive garment would surely have been passed down from generation to generation. There is no trace of the women who wore it, no memory left. They are shadows in the realm of shadows, a whisper in the wind.
In my collection, there are perfumes for different occasions and moods: Some are uplifting and invigorating, while others are more calming, warming, and relaxing.
This perfume has not gone off; it is fading more and more, leaving behind a memory of its beauty,
Kyoto is for me a Memento Mori, a confrontation with transience.
No other perfume in my collection has this side effect, not only evoking melancholy but sometimes even deep sadness.
What I found was -for me- very touching:
In my mind, I was opening an old chest made of fragrant sandalwood, inside which lies a valuable, antique kimono:
The silk is, like the top note of the perfume, already quite fragile.
The colors of the beautiful, printed and hand-embroidered floral pattern have partially faded, but are still discernible.
The subtle scent of incense is clearly perceptible, which leads me to suspect that this kimono was worn during temple ceremonies on festive occasions.
Such an expensive garment would surely have been passed down from generation to generation. There is no trace of the women who wore it, no memory left. They are shadows in the realm of shadows, a whisper in the wind.
In my collection, there are perfumes for different occasions and moods: Some are uplifting and invigorating, while others are more calming, warming, and relaxing.
This perfume has not gone off; it is fading more and more, leaving behind a memory of its beauty,
Kyoto is for me a Memento Mori, a confrontation with transience.
No other perfume in my collection has this side effect, not only evoking melancholy but sometimes even deep sadness.
Updated on 09/16/2021
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