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False expectations are disappointed
Through various videos on YouTube (especially the notorious top-ten lists), I became aware of this fragrance and the house of Nishane. It was repeatedly described as an Aventus killer and praised for its outstanding longevity and sillage. So, when I recently subscribed to YUNIQU to dive into the world of niche fragrances (I am still at the beginning of my fragrance journey), it was no surprise that I had the Hacivat sent to me in my first delivery, among others. However, when I tried it for the first time, I was initially disappointed. I only smelled a piercingly sour citrus bomb that reminded me of the opening of Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime (a family member even associated it with disinfectant!).
Please don't get me wrong, Hacivat is by no means a bad fragrance. My disappointment stemmed solely from the fact that I envisioned a gentle, balanced, slightly fruity-woody freshie from the start. So, it's no wonder that I initially set it aside and focused more on the other fragrance I had received. However, yesterday I took another look at Hacivat and realized that it had more to offer than I originally thought.
The fragrance starts, as mentioned above, very citrusy. A certain sweet fruitiness (probably the pineapple) supports the bergamot and grapefruit without ever becoming the star of the show. Over time, the fragrance becomes slightly greener (probably due to oak moss and patchouli) and then woodier. The citrus notes recede, and the composition becomes rounder and sweeter.
There is nothing to complain about regarding longevity and sillage on my skin; when I sprayed it in the evening, it was still perceivable for me and others by noon.
The price is a bit tricky for me: €305 list price and €200 market price per 100 ml is quite a hefty sum. I don't like the fragrance enough to "invest" my saved pocket money (I'm only 16 :P) in it. Additionally, I currently don't really have a use for a citrus freshie since I already have Bleu de Chanel (EdT) in my collection.
Conclusion: In my eyes, Hacivat is a successful zesty citrus fragrance with woody-green undertones and fruity nuances. However, those expecting an Aventus clone with better longevity and sillage will likely be disappointed.
I hereby call on everyone who has found their great fragrance love in Hacivat to also try the Bohemian Lime!
I hope you enjoyed my first review. I wish you all a lovely evening :D.
Please don't get me wrong, Hacivat is by no means a bad fragrance. My disappointment stemmed solely from the fact that I envisioned a gentle, balanced, slightly fruity-woody freshie from the start. So, it's no wonder that I initially set it aside and focused more on the other fragrance I had received. However, yesterday I took another look at Hacivat and realized that it had more to offer than I originally thought.
The fragrance starts, as mentioned above, very citrusy. A certain sweet fruitiness (probably the pineapple) supports the bergamot and grapefruit without ever becoming the star of the show. Over time, the fragrance becomes slightly greener (probably due to oak moss and patchouli) and then woodier. The citrus notes recede, and the composition becomes rounder and sweeter.
There is nothing to complain about regarding longevity and sillage on my skin; when I sprayed it in the evening, it was still perceivable for me and others by noon.
The price is a bit tricky for me: €305 list price and €200 market price per 100 ml is quite a hefty sum. I don't like the fragrance enough to "invest" my saved pocket money (I'm only 16 :P) in it. Additionally, I currently don't really have a use for a citrus freshie since I already have Bleu de Chanel (EdT) in my collection.
Conclusion: In my eyes, Hacivat is a successful zesty citrus fragrance with woody-green undertones and fruity nuances. However, those expecting an Aventus clone with better longevity and sillage will likely be disappointed.
I hereby call on everyone who has found their great fragrance love in Hacivat to also try the Bohemian Lime!
I hope you enjoyed my first review. I wish you all a lovely evening :D.
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