Tilia Marc-Antoine Barrois 2024
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Uncommented fragrance no. 180
Tilia is the Latin name for lime tree and thus lays a trail that could lead a little astray, but like Ariadne's thread can point the way out of the labyrinth. Initially, I find heliotrope more dominant, which has a very characteristic scent and, in my opinion, always exudes a somewhat frosted, unconventionally creamy powderiness. Broom also seems plausible to me and under this framework, lime blossom is also recognizable, albeit less strong and characteristic than in Lindenblüte or Tilleul (1995) and other comparably intense lime blossom perfumes, which I appreciate, but which sometimes exude such a painful sweetness that they seem like melancholy memories. Here, it has been handled with style and sophistication and the composition fits together, seems as if it has been cast from a single mold, and perhaps the above-mentioned jasmine and vetiver are also part of this harmonious overall impression, even if I can only imagine them at best.
Incidentally, this fragrance also shows how synthetic and almost inflationarily used fragrances such as Amboxan can be incorporated well: everything seems a bit like strongly scented skin cream - and that is not bold, but even a bit sexy.
Following on from this thought, I would like to emphasize that the fragrance is very feminine in my opinion, which does not exclude the possibility that men should wear it, possibly especially those with a masculine aura, in order to bring out their feminine shadow (psychoanalytically speaking).
Incidentally, the fragrance has a disadvantage that many here might see as an advantage: It has tremendous charisma in terms of sillage and longevity; too much of a good thing for me, as I appreciate lighter, more subtle fragrances. One spray lasted me the whole afternoon and evening. Nevertheless: another great achievement by Barrois - very much in the style of Ganymede Eau de Parfum, which smells completely different, but combines synthetics and classic composition just as well.
Tilia is the Latin name for lime tree and thus lays a trail that could lead a little astray, but like Ariadne's thread can point the way out of the labyrinth. Initially, I find heliotrope more dominant, which has a very characteristic scent and, in my opinion, always exudes a somewhat frosted, unconventionally creamy powderiness. Broom also seems plausible to me and under this framework, lime blossom is also recognizable, albeit less strong and characteristic than in Lindenblüte or Tilleul (1995) and other comparably intense lime blossom perfumes, which I appreciate, but which sometimes exude such a painful sweetness that they seem like melancholy memories. Here, it has been handled with style and sophistication and the composition fits together, seems as if it has been cast from a single mold, and perhaps the above-mentioned jasmine and vetiver are also part of this harmonious overall impression, even if I can only imagine them at best.
Incidentally, this fragrance also shows how synthetic and almost inflationarily used fragrances such as Amboxan can be incorporated well: everything seems a bit like strongly scented skin cream - and that is not bold, but even a bit sexy.
Following on from this thought, I would like to emphasize that the fragrance is very feminine in my opinion, which does not exclude the possibility that men should wear it, possibly especially those with a masculine aura, in order to bring out their feminine shadow (psychoanalytically speaking).
Incidentally, the fragrance has a disadvantage that many here might see as an advantage: It has tremendous charisma in terms of sillage and longevity; too much of a good thing for me, as I appreciate lighter, more subtle fragrances. One spray lasted me the whole afternoon and evening. Nevertheless: another great achievement by Barrois - very much in the style of Ganymede Eau de Parfum, which smells completely different, but combines synthetics and classic composition just as well.
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