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Terra
12/01/2016 - 12:52 PM
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9Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

More Rubber than GUM

Ciel de Gum is too complex for a statement, but too quickly explained for a long comment. What else can I do but insert meaningless filler sentences like this one ;).

I absolutely agree with MissKitty's statement. I know that the name here does not refer to rubber, but in the top and heart notes, there is for me a very clear rubber, vinyl, or latex note, whichever you prefer. This may sound difficult to wear, but it makes Ciel de Gum a very beautiful fragrance for me, as it does not come across as too sweet, too tame, or generic. It is merely a contrast, as from the very beginning, this authentic rubber note is embedded in a delicate vanilla-amber fragrance. In the initial phase, the rubber note dominates, but the base notes easily reclaim dominance after a while. In the end, what remains is a velvety-soft vanilla scent with a slight cinnamon note and a subtle, buttery-soft amber. It is truly more vanilla than a typical amber, although Ciel de Gum clearly becomes ambery. The amber feels far too clean and clear to do justice to what is typically considered amber. In the base, there is really only a hint of this rubber note left; a very light, background suggestion; which fits in wonderfully.

I don't know where the impression of rubber comes from, as I don't smell any pepper or jasmine here as I know them. But it doesn't matter - Ciel de Gum is a great, cozy fragrance that I can really imagine on both men and women without exception. Despite its warm scent notes, good longevity, and sufficient sillage, it does not feel overwhelming but rather relatively transparent. I find it somehow sexy. Highly recommended for testing.
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10 Comments
ClausdClausd 5 years ago
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The scent is really sexy and ultra beautiful.
While amber scents are often too sweet and boring for me, the gum makes it really interesting :-)
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KovexKovex 9 years ago
Thanks for the recommendation! Finally tested it. Really lovely, a delicate hint of coziness. Very accurately described. Thanks!
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Sweetsmell75Sweetsmell75 9 years ago
Ah, now I really have to give it a try!
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JumiJumi 9 years ago
I've had it on my wishlist for a while. Sounds very appealing. And rubber? Hmm... At least not off-putting.
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TerraTerra 9 years ago
No, more like freshly rubbed eraser. Not burnt.
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PlutoPluto 9 years ago
If it's not the oily or burnt rubber, then.....
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BeatriceABeatriceA 9 years ago
I also thought about writing a comment on this fragrance. The title was clear right away: More rubber than GUM. Honestly!
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KovexKovex 9 years ago
hmmm, grumble.....my wishlist NEVER gets smaller....
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MissKittyMissKitty 9 years ago
The beginning is tough, but after that, it's really nice. "A cozy scent" describes it perfectly :))
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Andi136Andi136 9 years ago
Where can I find it? I've always overlooked it until now..?
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