Essence Noble (2023)

Eau Noble

Le Galion 2014

After “Vie de Château Intense,” which came to me as a blind buy and immediately conquered a spot in my heart, I am now indulging in “Eau Noble.” On vacation, I simply had too much time to keep an eye on the souk - and there, I must confess, the temptation became overwhelming in several cases. But in my defense, I must say: I am completely innocent here, the helpless victim of two commentators on Parfumo! With “Vie de Château Intense,” it was Turandot's description of the fragrance that pushed me over the threshold - and with “Eau Noble,” it was Pluto's comment that magically nudged, pulled, and tugged my index finger to the “Contact” button. Believe me, I heroically tried to resist, but the two were just stronger! And for that, my heartfelt thanks, along with: Kiss your hand and G'schamster Diener! Thank you for your scent descriptions that bring the perfumes to life like an olfactory emotional painting before my inner eye. The two have apparently allied in this case with another perfumer who generously placed a bunker bottle in the souk - and whose additions to the fragrance, I fear, will further contribute to the overcrowding of my perfume drawer as well as the underfunding of my account.

Unfortunately, in life, it is not often that imagination aligns with reality - or even surpasses it, but with “Eau Noble,” this was clearly the case.
The classification as fresh-citrusy does not fit my nose. Right at the beginning, I do smell citrus, more like lime, less sour than lemon, but even here the scent is already delicately green, mildly resinous, and mossy. The green, slightly bitter sage aroma is warmly enveloped in a mossy, very soft earthy note - like a spring in the high forest on a summer day, where sage grows along the banks. Very unexcited and sovereign. It is a classic scent in the sense of being straightforward, not overwhelming, a perfume with a clear direction and style. The name fits the fragrance perfectly. It has something noble, distinguished, and understated - and is light-years away from being boring, generic, or interchangeable.
A real new treasure in my perfume drawer! The only potential threat could be “Essence Noble” from the same house, as the only downside is its longevity. In this case, however, it means: The glass is far more than half full - and I have an excuse for why I keep the travel spray on my desk at hand to simply spritz later.
Clear recommendation for testing to really EVERYONE, but especially to those who usually steer clear of oakmoss. This scent could surprise even skeptics!