03/05/2024
Denden22
18 Reviews
Denden22
1
Marigold & Barley - Subtle, delicate, with a mysterious touch
Massimo Dutti has been one of my favorite fashion brands for years. When I read that Alberto Morillas had created a fragrance for them I just had to get it... And I was not disappointed! (Disclaimer: I've never smelled Bal d'Afrique, which it is often compared to.)
The official scent pyramid reads as follows:
Top notes: bergamot, marigold, calendula, cassis
Heart notes: tulip, orange blossom, cyclamen
Base notes: musk, cedar, barley, sandalwood
The fragrance is so wonderfully composed that it's hard to pick out individual notes. I would describe it as very soft, creamy-fresh, and floral. However, the floralness doesn't come from the "usual" jasmine, tuberose, violet, rose, lavender, plumeria, neroli, etc., but rather from a unique marigold aroma - fresh, honey-like, slightly herbal; pleasant and soothing. Add to that a delicate freshness and elegance from the tulip and a subtle powdery quality, likely attributed to the cyclamen (do they even smell?). The base is slightly woody, with a lot of soft, sensual musk and gentle cereal notes - it reminds me of an oat body milk. A very subtle citric note lingers on in the background.
The scent is so great that it will work as unisex, but it would be particularly perfect as a daytime scent for women - I will be gifting it to my mother, and I'm 100% sure she'll love it.
A wonderful fragrance that works anytime, anywhere (except maybe for the gym, as it's too calming). Longevity and sillage for this type of fragrance are good - I have a strong feeling that the aroma will develop differently in the air in the summer heat.
I'm very positively surprised by Massimo Dutti!
The official scent pyramid reads as follows:
Top notes: bergamot, marigold, calendula, cassis
Heart notes: tulip, orange blossom, cyclamen
Base notes: musk, cedar, barley, sandalwood
The fragrance is so wonderfully composed that it's hard to pick out individual notes. I would describe it as very soft, creamy-fresh, and floral. However, the floralness doesn't come from the "usual" jasmine, tuberose, violet, rose, lavender, plumeria, neroli, etc., but rather from a unique marigold aroma - fresh, honey-like, slightly herbal; pleasant and soothing. Add to that a delicate freshness and elegance from the tulip and a subtle powdery quality, likely attributed to the cyclamen (do they even smell?). The base is slightly woody, with a lot of soft, sensual musk and gentle cereal notes - it reminds me of an oat body milk. A very subtle citric note lingers on in the background.
The scent is so great that it will work as unisex, but it would be particularly perfect as a daytime scent for women - I will be gifting it to my mother, and I'm 100% sure she'll love it.
A wonderful fragrance that works anytime, anywhere (except maybe for the gym, as it's too calming). Longevity and sillage for this type of fragrance are good - I have a strong feeling that the aroma will develop differently in the air in the summer heat.
I'm very positively surprised by Massimo Dutti!
