Lumen Naturae Lvnea

Tomato green polarizes as a scent. And since I read the "Leaf to Root" cookbook, it seems to be the same in the culinary field, because while tomato green is generally classified as somewhat toxic, there are some star chefs who season their dishes with it - carefully dosed. If that seems reckless to you, I recommend checking the INCI ingredient list of your favorite fragrance ;)

For me, tomato green is a kind of favorite scent, and so far I have rarely been able to perceive it clearly in perfumes. The peak of disappointment was the so promisingly named "Tomato Leaf" by Illuminium. All the more beautiful that at Lumen Naturae, unexpectedly, the light turned on. Beautiful top, clearly marked by the green tomato note and citrusy undertones. I like it a lot, but it is over far too quickly.
The next phase reminds me of floral water, quite unused, but compared to the fresh opening, it is no longer the winning ticket. A floral element is already wafting through; I would have guessed a distant representative of the geranium family. And then, unexpectedly, resin. Not harsh, but in the light humidity rather somewhat damp and a bit sticky to creamy. Its warmth is clearly recognizable, which replaces the lively top.
After about an hour, a nearly dusty, powdery, peppery sharpness has joined in the background. Freshly grated nutmeg. Maybe cardamom. This dryness quickly counters the humid impression and accompanies Lumen Naturae for another one to two hours, until it settles into the already hinted honey-resinous sweetness, in which it fades out after 10 hours.

Many contrasts unite here. I give it 8.0 points, but I find Lumen Naturae more interesting than beautiful. If only it had retained more of the great tomato leaf. Then there would be a green light for further use.