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A beaver smoking a cigar
Unutamam is a fitting name - it's an unforgettable scent. "A beaver smoking a cigar" might sound like a corny joke, but to my nose, it's an accurate description of the drydown phase. The opening is a whole 'nother story. It's incredibly aromatic with a surprisingly refreshing quality. Rosemary gives off a piney nuance and juniper adds a cooling vibe.
Once oregano enters the stage, the scent profile ventures into a spicy and herbal direction. That said, it maintains its cold freshness due to a photorealistic mint accord which reminds me of harvesting mint leaves in my herb garden. Amber and floral notes are vague - if at all present - adding understated creamy and warm facets. I can pick up some sweet, clove-like spiciness from carnation, but that's it.
After an hour, Unutamam's animalic nature starts coming to life. Miguel Matos doesn't give a damn about IFRA regulations, but I doubt actual castoreum was used in a Nishane scent. Either way, it's close to the real thing. Combined with cistus, the drydown is about very dry and borderline filthy leather. It's animalic, but not overbearing and quite wearable.
Looking at the caramel note, one might hope for a sweet salvation. That couldn't be further from the truth. It enriches leather with a smoky sensation, resulting in a sexy tobacco facet. To me, it smells better and more realistic than any tobacco absolute, almost like smoking a high-end cuban cigar. It's rounded out by slightly damp oakmoss.
This isn't a daily wear perfume, but one that makes a statement. Great with a leather jacket or dressed in all black. I only wear it when I'm going out for drinks and cigars with the boys. The longevity and projection are nuclear and the juice itself is brown and sticky, so go easy on the sprays and don't stain your clothes.
Once oregano enters the stage, the scent profile ventures into a spicy and herbal direction. That said, it maintains its cold freshness due to a photorealistic mint accord which reminds me of harvesting mint leaves in my herb garden. Amber and floral notes are vague - if at all present - adding understated creamy and warm facets. I can pick up some sweet, clove-like spiciness from carnation, but that's it.
After an hour, Unutamam's animalic nature starts coming to life. Miguel Matos doesn't give a damn about IFRA regulations, but I doubt actual castoreum was used in a Nishane scent. Either way, it's close to the real thing. Combined with cistus, the drydown is about very dry and borderline filthy leather. It's animalic, but not overbearing and quite wearable.
Looking at the caramel note, one might hope for a sweet salvation. That couldn't be further from the truth. It enriches leather with a smoky sensation, resulting in a sexy tobacco facet. To me, it smells better and more realistic than any tobacco absolute, almost like smoking a high-end cuban cigar. It's rounded out by slightly damp oakmoss.
This isn't a daily wear perfume, but one that makes a statement. Great with a leather jacket or dressed in all black. I only wear it when I'm going out for drinks and cigars with the boys. The longevity and projection are nuclear and the juice itself is brown and sticky, so go easy on the sprays and don't stain your clothes.