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"We are a part of the Earth…
…and it is a part of us. The fragrant flowers are our sisters, the deer, the horse, the great eagle are our brothers. The rocky heights, the lush meadows, the body warmth of the pony - and of humans - they all belong to the same family."
So spoke Chief Seattle in his speech before the American Congress in the year 1855, and those words clearly explain the intention of Lubin's "Le Vetyver - Itasca": it is the scent of untouched nature, immense and unique, powerful and multifaceted, and full of life - ITASCA IS A WONDERFUL AND PERFECTLY CRAFTED FRAGRANCE!
I have nothing to add to the already impressive and detailed descriptions, yet I would like to applaud this magnificent fragrance with my comment and reveal my personal perception:
Itasca is, according to Lubin, "inspired by the childhood memories of the trapper David Crockett and the Native Americans, who shared a love and respect for the untouched nature of America." Only the noblest and highest quality raw materials were used here, and each individual stage of the fragrance pyramid shines with uniquely beautiful scent accords. No matter which component crystallizes out, each individual note is a splendor - a splendor of natural ingredients.
The top note alone is so sophisticated and convincing that I dare to claim: a "below-60%-rating" is nearly impossible after the first impression on the test strip. Finally, a fragrance that does not present lemon or bergamot, here magic has been created. Especially the combination of mandarin, grapefruit, and juniper berry makes the top note immensely harmoniously fresh, not zesty, rather a warm freshness without penetrating sweetness or sour accents. A wealth of lightness, multifaceted and compressed, yet not overloaded. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
With the introduction of the base note, soft spicy nuances creep in, the fragrance gains weight once again, tonka bean and clove are excellently dosed, and the airy aspect of the top note is not lost. BEAUTIFUL!
God, what a base! Here, the art of perfumery has been mastered to perfection. Itasca has such a highly concentrated base, it seems to be packed to the limit of possibility with brilliant scent notes, none of which feel oversaturated. Strong and heavy, yet friendly and light-footed. Red pine from Minnesota, an evergreen tree sweetly kisses the Texas cedar and the Java vetiver, and they all bathe in Canadian fir balsam. Fartak incense and amber are very restrained, and the Egyptian myrrh, to my delight, is extremely subtle.
Regardless of the fragrance pyramid, nothing is lost in Itasca; the head and heart join the base and complete this refined and concise fragrance. Itasca contains a treasure trove of scent orgasms, it has class and style, and above all, it convinces through the perfect harmony of its scent accords and their noble radiance - ABSOLUTE WORLD CLASS!
The longevity is enormous; on the skin, the fragrance lingers beyond the 10-hour mark and is still distinctly perceivable, albeit in a more subdued form. The bottle is made of solid glass, adorned with shiny dark and somewhat kitschy gold-brown labeling, and features a beautiful wooden cap.
CONCLUSION: Regardless of one's fragrance preferences, Itasca should definitely be tested. All those who feel at home with subtly potent and rounded fragrances from prestigious houses like Guerlain or Hermes will surely find themselves well accommodated with Itasca, and anyone looking for an intense and harmonious fragrance for all occasions could strike a major win here. Go for it, there are no duds!
So spoke Chief Seattle in his speech before the American Congress in the year 1855, and those words clearly explain the intention of Lubin's "Le Vetyver - Itasca": it is the scent of untouched nature, immense and unique, powerful and multifaceted, and full of life - ITASCA IS A WONDERFUL AND PERFECTLY CRAFTED FRAGRANCE!
I have nothing to add to the already impressive and detailed descriptions, yet I would like to applaud this magnificent fragrance with my comment and reveal my personal perception:
Itasca is, according to Lubin, "inspired by the childhood memories of the trapper David Crockett and the Native Americans, who shared a love and respect for the untouched nature of America." Only the noblest and highest quality raw materials were used here, and each individual stage of the fragrance pyramid shines with uniquely beautiful scent accords. No matter which component crystallizes out, each individual note is a splendor - a splendor of natural ingredients.
The top note alone is so sophisticated and convincing that I dare to claim: a "below-60%-rating" is nearly impossible after the first impression on the test strip. Finally, a fragrance that does not present lemon or bergamot, here magic has been created. Especially the combination of mandarin, grapefruit, and juniper berry makes the top note immensely harmoniously fresh, not zesty, rather a warm freshness without penetrating sweetness or sour accents. A wealth of lightness, multifaceted and compressed, yet not overloaded. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
With the introduction of the base note, soft spicy nuances creep in, the fragrance gains weight once again, tonka bean and clove are excellently dosed, and the airy aspect of the top note is not lost. BEAUTIFUL!
God, what a base! Here, the art of perfumery has been mastered to perfection. Itasca has such a highly concentrated base, it seems to be packed to the limit of possibility with brilliant scent notes, none of which feel oversaturated. Strong and heavy, yet friendly and light-footed. Red pine from Minnesota, an evergreen tree sweetly kisses the Texas cedar and the Java vetiver, and they all bathe in Canadian fir balsam. Fartak incense and amber are very restrained, and the Egyptian myrrh, to my delight, is extremely subtle.
Regardless of the fragrance pyramid, nothing is lost in Itasca; the head and heart join the base and complete this refined and concise fragrance. Itasca contains a treasure trove of scent orgasms, it has class and style, and above all, it convinces through the perfect harmony of its scent accords and their noble radiance - ABSOLUTE WORLD CLASS!
The longevity is enormous; on the skin, the fragrance lingers beyond the 10-hour mark and is still distinctly perceivable, albeit in a more subdued form. The bottle is made of solid glass, adorned with shiny dark and somewhat kitschy gold-brown labeling, and features a beautiful wooden cap.
CONCLUSION: Regardless of one's fragrance preferences, Itasca should definitely be tested. All those who feel at home with subtly potent and rounded fragrances from prestigious houses like Guerlain or Hermes will surely find themselves well accommodated with Itasca, and anyone looking for an intense and harmonious fragrance for all occasions could strike a major win here. Go for it, there are no duds!
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@all: thank you so much for the compliments ;-)