Oiro Maison Mona di Orio 2006

I must somewhat agree with my predecessor: I like to test blind at first, without looking here right away. And my first impression was that of tuberose.
However, it was the impression of a strongly alienated tuberose, stripped of its joyfully radiant opulence.

Oiro is a compact white floral scent, whose floral notes in the mid-ground seem to be flanked by resins and smoke.

In terms of composition, it reminds me of my old Galimards from the sixties. Here, too, prominent white florals explore the boundary to the indolic.
If I didn't know better, I could imagine that I might have categorized Oiro in that era. I appreciate when contemporary creations pleasantly bypass trends and prevailing tastes.
While these old scents sing with strong, cheerful voices of Savoir-Vivre, thanks to their opulent fruity floral sweetness - which always remains bearable - Oiro, however, remains surprisingly dry throughout. I cannot agree with the perfume enthusiasts who classify Oiro as sweet.
It is precisely this resinous-smoky component - I suspect frankincense and vetiver - that elevates the white florals into a serious, darkened, and almost 'gray' mood. This is further emphasized by the fact that the scent shows little inner dynamism. Due to the lack of sweetness, I can also easily imagine these white florals on men.
I haven't encountered such a 'gray' interpretation of white florals before, so I find the concept at least intriguing.
Whether I like it or not, I have not yet decided conclusively - usually a good sign...