Mare Pacifico Linari 2014

My trip to Italy this year also took me to San Marino, the oldest republic in Europe. In the perfumery Liberta, located right next to my hotel (and very well sorted with niche fragrances), I was introduced to "Mare Pacifico" by Linari. I must admit, I had not heard of this German company before.

The fragrance was composed by Mark Buxton, who is particularly known for various incense scents (all fragrances from the "Incense" series by CdG as well as several others from this company; "mb03" by Biehl Parfumkunstwerke (and the 2 others from the "mb" series), among others) and is currently quite popular. So, I had to travel to Italy to become aware of this fragrance. However, I only purchased it shortly after I returned to Germany. At € 148, it was a bit expensive for me, especially since I had already bought 2 other fragrances there, but fortunately, it was offered at a reasonable price on Parfumo shortly after.

The scent captivated me right from the start. A very harmonious and natural fragrance that reminds me of the lake (which is only a few kilometers away from San Marino). To prevent being overwhelmed by the salty sea notes, the composition was skillfully softened by very light grassy notes, as well as roses and a hint of patchouli, while lemon provides a clear freshness. For me, it is one of the rather rare fragrances in which I could "bathe," fulfilling the sea scent's purpose perfectly. Admittedly, the sillage is not particularly strong, and the longevity could be better, but this is likely due to its natural character. I appreciate this, as I do not want to overwhelm my surroundings with a sea breeze and prefer to spray a little more.

Linari has thus created a truly beautiful perfume that is equally well-suited for men and women.