Vetiver Bourbon Monotheme 2003

Take a seat, Mr. Jeheimrat! Well, what brings you back to my little salon? I haven't seen you here in my establishment for quite some time...
Everything as usual? Haircut?
Shave, perhaps? But of course, but right away...

Been traveling again, have you, sir?
What do you prefer?
Aaaah... Italy.
I believe your soul has been uplifted there...
Rome? Venice? Catania? Taormina?
Well, I would call that a grand party, just like the old Erdmannsdorf used to say, I could almost be envious.

Now, please turn your noble head to the other side so I can properly lather you up. No, please don't open your mouth just yet, because of the shaving foam, sir...

Where was I?
Ah yes, Italy. Classical education and grand parties...
What do you mean? Oh, on the ship? All the way down the coast to the south?
Fabulous!
And back on the other side? So that's what the educated person calls Dalmatia? That's culture in its purest form, as I always say.
Yes, everyone should see that at least once in their life.
Ah yes, all those old villages there... Split and Dubrovnik...
I always say, Korianke, I tell myself, if a person doesn't engage with the old antiquity and doesn't travel to Italy, Greece, and Dalmatia to see it, then they haven't truly lived.
Because they don't know what beauty is.
I only say: noble simplicity and quiet grandeur!

So, now please lean your esteemed head back, Mr. Jeheimrat... I want to make you look splendid all around, it shouldn't be one-sided.
Where was I?

Oh right, Dalmatia.
So that light there and the lovely fresh air and the little islands... blue sea, blue sky, what more could a person want?

What do you prefer, sir?
Exactly, the air there has a very unique note. They should bottle it in small vials and sell it.
What do you mean, something like that exists? You don't know me well, Mr. Jeheimrat!

As luck would have it, I can actually provide that!
Well, of course, who else but the old Korianke?
You see, you must turn to me. I have just the right thing for you.
There’s a fragrance, it’s a cloud, how it smells. Heavenly, I can assure you!
It’s called Vetiver.
No, no, now don’t be alarmed, Mr. Jeheimrat. I know you are a connoisseur. Of course, Vetiver is not just Vetiver.
But you will agree with me when I boldly claim that not all expensive waters are necessarily the best, am I right or am I right, Mr. Jeheimrat?
You see, and that’s why I want to inspire you for a little Italian company that has launched extraordinarily fine fragrances on the market. They call themselves Monotheme, and this Vetiver they sell is simply a spectacle.

You see, a gentleman of your standing must also smell discreet, fresh, and noble, don’t you agree? I always say, everything must match. From the hand-stitched shoes to the tailored jacket. And that also includes a fragrance that not everyone has. So it shouldn't be something that every Tom, Dick, and Harry splashes on their shirt.
Korianke, I always tell myself, just not that sweet stuff they want to sell us as modern and chic. They can keep that sugary brew, the gentlemen.

What do you prefer, sir...?
Exactly, that’s what I mean! And this Vetiver, which the Monotheme company has additionally named with Bourbon, suits your appearance like a glove, if you allow me that comparison.

What do you mean?
No, with Bourbon, I don’t mean the similarly named whiskey has made its way into this fragrance. It’s rather a very special kind of Vetiver. Spicy, but light, if you can follow me.
I find the opening very appealing. Bergamot, what else? It’s classic. But so cleverly mixed with coriander, I wouldn’t have guessed it right away. Of course, lemon is in there, you can tell that too, but it’s very subtle and restrained, that’s what makes the freshness. And then there’s artemisia, well, I had to think for a moment about what that actually is. A plant, someone whispered to me, that smells a bit like wormwood. It gives off a fresh, cool scent, but on the other hand also radiates a certain woody warmth, it’s truly quite fabulous!
Fresh and masculine, just as you like it, Mr. Jeheimrat.

Just a moment, let me wipe the shaving foam from the corners of your mouth, then you can breathe better. Well, is that a shave again? Yes, just feel it, smooth as a baby's bottom! This is still real craftsmanship... learned is indeed learned!

Where was I?
Ah yes - fresh and masculine.
So to make it all well-rounded and not prickly, they’ve added sandalwood and oak moss, as is fitting for a men’s fragrance.
No, I wouldn’t call this old-fashioned at all, quite the opposite!
And it’s equally suitable for spring and autumn. You can wear it anytime, it always fits.

Now I’ve been waiting for that question.
Of course, the old Korianke has this fragrance at hand!
Would I recommend it to you otherwise, Mr. Jeheimrat?
Would you like to...?
Just a moment, let me take away the handkerchief. So, now I can spray you. First on the wrist...?

Well, that was clear to me, Mr. Jeheimrat.
Yes, I was also surprised when I first smelled it. Cool and noble, isn’t it? But also somehow warm and a bit woody, if I may say so again...

No, this is truly remarkable! If I tell you how little such a bottle costs, then you’ll perk up your esteemed ears!
I thought so. I’m very pleased if you like it so much.
No, hardly any other gentleman in our regions has it, I’m sure of that.
You can make a name for yourself with it...

Most sincere thanks, Mr. Jeheimrat!
Recommendation to the esteemed Mrs. Jemahlte!
Do come back soon!