Crystal d'Ambre Keiko Mecheri 2009

Yesterday I wore this fragrance all day... and I enjoyed it. I didn't spend much time trying to dissect the notes; at some point, I just thought "man, you smell damn elegant today." Amber is indeed dominant here, but the theme is well executed. The dark, heavy, gloomy aspects have been taken away from the amber. It feels light, floating, crystal clear, and yet absolutely not artificial. There are also very earthy notes that are not listed here. Perhaps a bit of patchouli and maybe even a touch of dry myrrh? I think these earthy tones contribute to that wild leather impression. Because it fits, alongside the crystal clear amber stands a rather natural, rough, and earthy suede as a contrast. Fantastically done, this works with contrasts. By the way, absolutely unisex.

A new fragrance for my wish list.