Daimiris Laboratorio Olfattivo 2009

I have been here at Parfumo for a good year now and can claim that I have learned a lot about fragrances and scent notes. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. Some "only" through private messages and the bulletin board, while others even in person. Yes, even great and deep friendships have developed.

I therefore assert that Parfumo has extremely influenced and changed my perspective on and approach to fragrances. "In the past," I was quickly enthusiastic about (new) fragrances, less critical and attentive, which led to numerous blind purchases.

As a result of my still ongoing "Parfumo education," I have now become much more critical and selective. Where a good fragrance would easily land at the 100% mark before, it now has to be nearly perfect and flawless for me, meeting certain criteria to receive this highest rating from me.

But alongside all this knowledge, testing, weighing, and categorizing of fragrances, there are simply scents that overwhelm me with all their beauty.

A (admittedly) now extremely rare phenomenon, but it can happen... like with "Daimiris" by Laboratorio Olfattivo.

This fragrance literally captivates me throughout its entire (long-lasting) scent journey. I don't even want to take my nose away from the sprayed spot on my arm, so as not to miss a single nuance of this scent!

The top note consists solely of saffron, which comes across as very aromatic with a slight bitterness and spiciness. Very present, very expansive, and very pleasant.

This fragrance could have also been called "Safriris" or something like that, as the saffron accompanies this scent through all phases.

In the heart note, iris and suede join in. However, the iris in this case has no desire for powderiness but rather shows itself from its cooler side. Not metallically cool, but rather cool in the sense of a foggy morning at sunrise.
The suede note is pure luxury and gives an extremely expensive, valuable, and soft impression. By the way, its softness ensures that the iris does not appear too cool but gains warmth and depth through the leather.
The rum mentioned in the fragrance pyramid is hardly noticeable to me, at most a hint of it, which I actually appreciate.

I personally perceive the base as very amber-heavy, the musk is present but remains in the background and does not exhibit its sometimes present soapiness. And those who know me know that "amber-heavy" means heaven on earth for me!

And beneath, between, and above everything, saffron keeps flashing through. In this case, I would say that the top note defines the entire fragrance and does not merely serve as an appetite stimulator.

So, just like this and not otherwise must a fragrance be to receive 100% from me!

I find "Daimiris" to be ambivalent; it has a certain strictness that is simultaneously softened by a moderate sweetness or lightness. Very unusual, but perhaps that is precisely what makes this fragrance so appealing.

"Daimiris" has shown me its most beautiful side, so that I practically fell in love with it at first sight. Immediately, one of my favorite songs came to mind, namely "The first time ever I saw your face" by the highly esteemed Leona Lewis. A highly emotional and touching song about the magical moment of the first encounter between two people who from that moment know that they inevitably belong together.

From my perspective, "Daimiris" can be worn by both genders (provided one likes saffron). The longevity and sillage are extremely good, so you can enjoy the fragrance for a long time.

Just give it a try; perhaps you will also experience this magical fragrance moment ;-)