Fuoco Infernale Linari 2010

Almost a year ago, Meggi put together a very extensive collection of incense fragrances for me.
Through this assortment, I not only got to know many interesting incense scents but also discovered my love for amber!

"Fuoco Infernale" even comes in a travel spray; Meggi said back then that a refill wasn't worth it anymore.
As a result, I find myself reaching for this fragrance more often than all the little sprays.

In "Fuoco Infernale," I encountered a surprisingly bright incense scent.
Here, the devil is blonde, and the path to hell is not only paved with good intentions but apparently with many bright birches.
The other wood notes are also light (I think I can detect beech) and, in my perception, well-aged; I cannot detect a hardware-store wood character with a synthetic undertone.

When I think of birches, I immediately recall the Berlin painter Max Liebermann.
He, along with Alfred Lichtwark, planned and planted a beautiful avenue of birches on his property that led directly to the Wannsee.
Visitors to the Hamburg Kunsthalle will now take notice: Alfred Lichtwark was the director of this institution and also, quite incidentally, the founder of the school of the same name.
I certainly don't need to point out Helmut Schmidt, our former chancellor, in this context.
These birches can be found in many impressionistic paintings by Max Liebermann; he captures the play of light and shadow of the foliage inimitably. And usually, the water of the Wannsee shimmers in the background of the painting.
The foundation that has taken on the so-called "Villa Liebermann" ensured that this birch avenue was restored after acquiring the completely dilapidated waterfront property.
By now, these birches have left their youthful years behind and create a rough impression of the former character of the property.
On the lawn in their shade, one can wonderfully relax: with a cup of coffee and a book - and always with the lively lake in sight.

These bright woods open "Fuoco Infernale" before the well-known spicy scent of the "common" garden carnation makes its presence known.
The bouquets of carnations that were brought to coffee invitations in the sixties certainly served as inspiration here!
Carnation and light wood - already a beautiful scent combination! The dose of cinnamon fits perfectly.
A hint of delicious Christmas baking appears on the scent horizon! (But just as a side note!)
The smoothness of this composition is made stricter and a bit more biting by the resin of the cistus, labdanum.
I really like this aroma; even the lozenges made with it are welcome to me and my airways in winter.
Marjoram and myrtle, both also very spicy, complete an overture that is quite fascinating.
Iris and tonka bean - both not necessarily "my favorite things" - now roll out the "red carpet" for a bright, but not at all shallow incense!
This fire ignited by it does not smoke or smolder. It burns bright, balanced, and actually quite friendly! A scent accent that is initially slightly irritating.
For the devil, blonde and lighter-footed than perhaps expected, also dwells here in the details: he is now stoking his hellish fire!
A handful of resinous-spicy gurjun balsam lands first in the flames: wow - what a delight!
The devil grins!
Atlas cedarwood, particularly spicy and again light, follows right behind; oh, how it crackles!
Each good portion of leather and musk makes the flames flare up - the hellish scent is infused with erotic tension!
Aromatic smoke develops; it already slightly clouds the senses - makes one float.
Our devil is now dancing with excitement around the fire he has created!
He has saved a very special treat for last - amber!!
"Fuoco Infernale" now vibrates with sensuality and desire!
This fire devil does not scream loudly: he is quiet, but precisely because of that, very intense!

The longevity of this Linari fragrance is average; but it is a lot of fun to spray it on again and again and to bring the cheeky little devil to life.
For me, "Fuoco Infernale" is not purely a masculine fragrance; it also invites women to step through a veil of smoke and simply reinvent themselves!
And which woman wouldn't want to enjoy the game with fire from time to time; perhaps even start it?

I almost forgot about "Fuoco Infernale" - that would have been very sad!
But because Can777 puts together many beautiful scent surprises for me, I had to tidy up a bit in my elegant "Sisley box," where the decants and samples reside.
And luckily, I encountered this charming fellow again!

Tonight, "Fuoco Infernale" will not lead me astray.
Despite the ongoing "Long Night of Museums," I think this fire should smolder a little longer before I ignite it!
"Fuoco Infernale" will surely accompany me when it is time to say "Fait Votre Jeux!" or "The Game is on again!"