Iris
Galbanum
Japanese chrysanthemum
Rose
Wisteria
Frankincense
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Pradia
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A Lance for Johana
...I would like to break today.
For those who do not like rose scents, who are not particularly into gourmands, or who skip past incense in the fragrance pyramid - I can wholeheartedly recommend a test of Johana. This fragrance manages to combine the included ingredients into an exceedingly fragrant total work of art, where no single note stands out and disrupts the harmony.
I can only perceive the top note on the test strip, where the chrysanthemum is accompanied by a slightly medicinal galbanum, giving the opening a bitter freshness. However, on the skin, this effect is immediately caught up by the heart note, unfolding a bitter-sweet fragrance cocoon that gently and soothingly envelops the wearer for the next few hours, then fades into the base without any significant change.
Dominating is the cocoa, whose gourmand sweetness is consistently kept in check by a bitter floral note. Angua hit the nail on the head with her comment calling it "flower chocolate." Normally, rose jumps out at me in fragrances and makes all other notes fade away. Here, this is clearly not the case - the rose makes a subtle contribution and integrates beautifully. I unfortunately do not know how wisteria smells, nor can I pinpoint the iris as a standalone note. Patchouli does its job in the background, adding depth and longevity to the fragrance. I cannot detect the incense to save my life, and vanilla thankfully remains understated.
For me, Johana is clearly a warm comfort scent; its gentle aura caresses the soul. That sounds very poetic now, but I cannot express it any other way. The fragrance lasts a good 5 - 6 hours, but remains rather close to the skin, so you definitely cannot overapply it.
I discovered Johana during the last hot weeks and even wore it gladly in these high temperatures. This would certainly not be to everyone's taste, but the moderate sillage ensures that one does not become an olfactory nuisance.
Now I am looking forward to the upcoming cooler season, in which Johana will likely even enhance its radiance.
Test recommendation for all those who find pure gourmands simply too much of a good (sweet) thing.
For those who do not like rose scents, who are not particularly into gourmands, or who skip past incense in the fragrance pyramid - I can wholeheartedly recommend a test of Johana. This fragrance manages to combine the included ingredients into an exceedingly fragrant total work of art, where no single note stands out and disrupts the harmony.
I can only perceive the top note on the test strip, where the chrysanthemum is accompanied by a slightly medicinal galbanum, giving the opening a bitter freshness. However, on the skin, this effect is immediately caught up by the heart note, unfolding a bitter-sweet fragrance cocoon that gently and soothingly envelops the wearer for the next few hours, then fades into the base without any significant change.
Dominating is the cocoa, whose gourmand sweetness is consistently kept in check by a bitter floral note. Angua hit the nail on the head with her comment calling it "flower chocolate." Normally, rose jumps out at me in fragrances and makes all other notes fade away. Here, this is clearly not the case - the rose makes a subtle contribution and integrates beautifully. I unfortunately do not know how wisteria smells, nor can I pinpoint the iris as a standalone note. Patchouli does its job in the background, adding depth and longevity to the fragrance. I cannot detect the incense to save my life, and vanilla thankfully remains understated.
For me, Johana is clearly a warm comfort scent; its gentle aura caresses the soul. That sounds very poetic now, but I cannot express it any other way. The fragrance lasts a good 5 - 6 hours, but remains rather close to the skin, so you definitely cannot overapply it.
I discovered Johana during the last hot weeks and even wore it gladly in these high temperatures. This would certainly not be to everyone's taste, but the moderate sillage ensures that one does not become an olfactory nuisance.
Now I am looking forward to the upcoming cooler season, in which Johana will likely even enhance its radiance.
Test recommendation for all those who find pure gourmands simply too much of a good (sweet) thing.
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