Extraordinaire Camelia 209. Yes, a high-class courtesan could indeed smell like this. Some suitors might weaken at the sight of this sinfully expensive fragrance in its elegant bottle, at the center of which lies the namesake camellia blossom. I myself have never consciously had a camellia blossom under my nose, so I can’t really judge whether camellias smell like this. This charming floral scent reminds me a bit of lily of the valley, freesias, or jasmine. Presumably, these three are also included in the formula. A touch of rose would also be conceivable. Unlike Mörderbiene, I really like the combination with the soft vanilla and musk. When it comes to fragrances, I guess I’m just a bit of a softie.
The sparkling, slightly fruity top notes are simply wonderful. And it doesn’t take long before musk, vanilla, and flowers enchant me. I usually prefer cardamom on the gentlemen of creation. Here, the spice adds fine spicy accents in combination with pepper.
A composition that, with its softness and fine spicy edges, also reminds me somewhat of my beloved Max Mara Le Parfum. Only that Max Mara is an understated scent, while this perfume has quite a kick. Not just in terms of spices. Yes, this camellia blossom is quite a little powerhouse, even though it initially appears delicate. The sillage lingers in the room, even with a subtle dose. And it has excellent longevity. Subtle fragrances don’t seem to quite fit the brand’s concept. However, Extraordinaire Camelia comes across as gentler compared to other spicier Krigler scents. A certain Mr. Polly considers the fragrance weak, but that doesn’t surprise me at all. I, on the other hand, love those little clouds that wait for me in the room shortly after I’ve left. Beautiful enough to make you kneel.
Although it was only launched in 2009, it carries a wonderful charm of the nineties. I remember deodorants and other cosmetic products that smelled somewhat similar. It’s a little piece of youth in a bottle. A bit of a time travel. A scent that immediately connects with me. It unites my preferences in such a wonderful way. Like almost all my floral favorites with musk, this one, and here we are back at the camellia lady, brings a tiny bit of dirt with it. This it shares with my wonderful Coralie from Ikiryō.
Well, I’ve tried for a long time to talk myself out of it, as the prices of this brand are astronomical. Does it bother me a bit? Does it pinch a little? Well, unfortunately no. I fear resistance is futile. And the bottles look so dreamily beautiful and are surely a showstopper in any collection. Yes, what can I say? It’s love.
A heartfelt thank you to Gandix for the opportunity to test this.
Update: I'm currently testing it - and I completely agree with you, it reminds me a bit of the 90s too. Now I'm waiting to see if it gets a bit wild, and whether it takes my reason away as well... 😉.
My dear Verena.....I agree with everything here, I got to test it today, thanks so much to Schrippe....simply wonderful and yes, I can definitely smell my favorite flower, the freesia...a dream of a scent.....it leaves me speechless for now.....I need to gather my thoughts to think clearly 😆❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aha, now I see that your photo perfectly matches your review.
I sometimes like scents that have a bit of a naughty side. I felt that way for a while with "Allure Sensuelle" by Chanel.
There was something slightly decadent that fascinated me about that fragrance.
I'm glad you treated yourself to something so beautiful-you deserve it!
And just like that, it's already in your collection 😉 Well, what can you do? For a fragrance that costs a tenner, you just throw all your resolutions out the window, right? 😇
It's really very fine; I can't say if it's the camellia blossoms that smell like this, but that's not important. It's a lovely ensemble, and you've discovered something great and treated yourself. I haven't dared to check the price yet; I'm just enjoying it for now and keeping quiet. 😄
Oh how lovely that you've discovered such a beautiful fragrance for yourself 😊🏆
It definitely wouldn't be for me, but that's just how diverse our noses and tastes are 😊
Everyone chooses for themselves what a finely crafted perfume is worth... ultimately it's relative.
For me personally, there’s a limit... overly expensive fragrances do make me a bit skeptical... like, really?! 😳😆
The heart wants what it wants! How lovely that your camellia lady has found her way to you. Better to have an expensive fragrance that fits you 100% than 100 cheaper ones that don't touch the heart...
Krigler produces noble little waters. This scent veil, for example, made of tea, red pepper, and lemon, has also enveloped Duchess Kate and Princess Charlène of Monaco. And when I read your review, I couldn't help but chuckle a bit because these ladies seem to have a good and slightly naughty taste. ;)
How nice that you're so in love with the scent. I feel the same way. When I really fall for a fragrance, resistance is pointless for me too. Oh my God, it's starting already. I'm thinking it could be a hit for me too!! 🥰
Well, if it’s truly LOVE, then it’s worth it and expensive for you 🤩 It’s great that you fell in love with it right away. It probably wouldn’t be for me, but I’ve been eyeing the Krigler house for a while too.
Camellias generally don't have a scent, but a special variety smells a bit like tea.
A lovely fragrance, though incredibly expensive.
Your dilemma, dear Pollita.
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Sounds like a really lovely combination, and the camellia adds an interesting touch.
I'm happy for you about the 10! (even if your wallet probably isn't too thrilled :D)
Oh no, another hit :-D But a very beautifully praised one! I'm happy for you :-) (And I'm secretly relieved that I don't like lily of the valley, so it won't be a threat to me...)
Interesting, so you can use Krigler.. I was a bit shocked by the high amount of synthetics given the prices. But as Gandix already mentioned, if it works... the dye shouldn't matter then ;-P
If it hits you 🙈🤣... But it really is beautiful. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your little fragrance is purple too. They change the color every year, after all.
Chandler Burr, fragrance critic at the New York Times, wrote an article titled "Why Whores Smell Like Vanilla."
So your associations aren't entirely off...
But it's definitely a great scent for all the ladies who are in a different line of work ;-)
Your description is beautiful, the bottle is absolutely stunning, and the scent notes sound perfect for me. But... then there's the price, which is really beyond reason. Even for the 2 ml sample, I had to catch my breath at that price. I'd rather not even try it, you know, the saying goes, lead me not into temptation...
I'm even sure that it's wonderful. Well, extremely classy ladies might get a bottle of Krigler as a gift... That's not the case for me. I'm not really trying to get a sample. The price for the samples already puts me off.
But I genuinely wish you enjoy it.
Phew, the Kriglers. They're really way outside my "I-allow-myself-this" horizon that it doesn't even hurt anymore. I once took a job at a company located on Theatinerstraße in Munich. My best friend's comment: "This is going to be expensive... Here's a belt, there's a little shoe..." In fact, I didn't spend a single cent, or back then even a pfennig, in that street because the price level was so far beyond my personal price/value sense that I wasn't even sad (or envious).
That sounds wonderful! Since I really love camellias, a scent with this ingredient is very appealing to me, but I haven't come across many so far. And then the keywords "musk," "soft," and "90s," hmm, I think I'll go ahead and activate a few subscription buttons for that 😊
That sounds like true love, and even the color fits! :-)
"A bit of a time travel. A scent that immediately connects with me" ... I really like that description. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't be the target audience again. ;-)
I sometimes like scents that have a bit of a naughty side. I felt that way for a while with "Allure Sensuelle" by Chanel.
There was something slightly decadent that fascinated me about that fragrance.
I'm glad you treated yourself to something so beautiful-you deserve it!
It definitely wouldn't be for me, but that's just how diverse our noses and tastes are 😊
For me personally, there’s a limit... overly expensive fragrances do make me a bit skeptical... like, really?! 😳😆
A lovely fragrance, though incredibly expensive.
Your dilemma, dear Pollita.
🙄
I'm happy for you about the 10! (even if your wallet probably isn't too thrilled :D)
(And I'm secretly relieved that I don't like lily of the valley, so it won't be a threat to me...)
So your associations aren't entirely off...
But it's definitely a great scent for all the ladies who are in a different line of work ;-)
But I genuinely wish you enjoy it.
I once took a job at a company located on Theatinerstraße in Munich. My best friend's comment: "This is going to be expensive... Here's a belt, there's a little shoe..." In fact, I didn't spend a single cent, or back then even a pfennig, in that street because the price level was so far beyond my personal price/value sense that I wasn't even sad (or envious).
"A bit of a time travel. A scent that immediately connects with me" ... I really like that description. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't be the target audience again. ;-)