Sacreste Laboratorio Olfattivo 2018
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Light shines through stained glass windows
Subjective:
Excellent “cold” incense with a luminous powdery twist. On my skin, I don’t seem to be getting as much pine as others describe, but it’s still there in the background. To me, this represents a positive but still realistic representation of incense; it’s clean with lots of frankincense and not so much smoke. This isn’t the thurible swinging its way through a Gothic cathedral, but a quiet Sunday mass in a village Romanesque church.nnStill accessible for incense newcomers but with enough depth and quality to keep lovers of this genre engaged and coming back for more. The balance, Quality, Performance and tone of this fragrance is a big hit. My only critique is that whilst the Synthetic ambers add a pleasant sweetness and strength to this fragrance, they become the main protagonist after about an hour 5 of wearing this on skin. I think this is a missed opportunity to have a surprising and more distinctive finish. This “flaw” hasn't stopped me from enjoying and purchasing this fragrance, but it’s still worth mentioning.
Overall, an excellent showing from Laboratorio Olfattivo with their signature clarity of execution and elegance.nn[Opening]nDark wood and soft pine, then powdery florals for a brief time, and finally, the smoke creeps up on you after 3 minutes or so. From here, it becomes progressively more “sacred”, reaching almost photorealistic Italian church incense with a light and pleasant haze or powderyness.
Development:
Powderyness turns slightly sweeter over time, almost approaching soapy territory. The gorgeous incense fades elegantly and slowly over 4-5 hours, leaving a very faint smoke and a resinous finish. The drydown is very heavy on the ambermax, which sadly makes the last hours with this scent not as joyful as they could be.
Performance:
Solid Performance for an incense, duration is not maximised here, but instead a pleasant balance between the notes is maintained. Projection is strong but only excessive for the first 5-10 minutes; afterwards, it settles into a nice cloud surrounding the wearer. The juice is also quite strong, which makes this a really good value option for incense fragrances, considering what’s out there.
Product:
The flacon is solidly built with a haptically satisfying atomiser. The styling of the bottle is subtle and elegant, not an art-bottle, but still something that can look good when showcased. As of writing, the scent is available in 100ml and 30ml sizes, which is appreciated.
Excellent “cold” incense with a luminous powdery twist. On my skin, I don’t seem to be getting as much pine as others describe, but it’s still there in the background. To me, this represents a positive but still realistic representation of incense; it’s clean with lots of frankincense and not so much smoke. This isn’t the thurible swinging its way through a Gothic cathedral, but a quiet Sunday mass in a village Romanesque church.nnStill accessible for incense newcomers but with enough depth and quality to keep lovers of this genre engaged and coming back for more. The balance, Quality, Performance and tone of this fragrance is a big hit. My only critique is that whilst the Synthetic ambers add a pleasant sweetness and strength to this fragrance, they become the main protagonist after about an hour 5 of wearing this on skin. I think this is a missed opportunity to have a surprising and more distinctive finish. This “flaw” hasn't stopped me from enjoying and purchasing this fragrance, but it’s still worth mentioning.
Overall, an excellent showing from Laboratorio Olfattivo with their signature clarity of execution and elegance.nn[Opening]nDark wood and soft pine, then powdery florals for a brief time, and finally, the smoke creeps up on you after 3 minutes or so. From here, it becomes progressively more “sacred”, reaching almost photorealistic Italian church incense with a light and pleasant haze or powderyness.
Development:
Powderyness turns slightly sweeter over time, almost approaching soapy territory. The gorgeous incense fades elegantly and slowly over 4-5 hours, leaving a very faint smoke and a resinous finish. The drydown is very heavy on the ambermax, which sadly makes the last hours with this scent not as joyful as they could be.
Performance:
Solid Performance for an incense, duration is not maximised here, but instead a pleasant balance between the notes is maintained. Projection is strong but only excessive for the first 5-10 minutes; afterwards, it settles into a nice cloud surrounding the wearer. The juice is also quite strong, which makes this a really good value option for incense fragrances, considering what’s out there.
Product:
The flacon is solidly built with a haptically satisfying atomiser. The styling of the bottle is subtle and elegant, not an art-bottle, but still something that can look good when showcased. As of writing, the scent is available in 100ml and 30ml sizes, which is appreciated.