Lapis-lazuli - Pierre du Ciel Olivier Durbano 2016

With Olivier Durbano fragrances, I am entering new territory - although my curiosity has been simmering for years. With "Lapis-lazuli," I decided to dive right in with a hefty chunk - not because it knocks everything else out of the park, but because it is damn hard to categorize and describe. A true journey from top to base, with numerous twists, U-turns, and woody bumpy roads... This is olfactory sightseeing.

I would most likely describe this blue scent as a milky-menthol pine fragrance, a bit like Slumberhouse-light - but if that still sounds too vague, you should test it yourself. It takes more twists than a rabbit in mortal fear... "Lapis-lazuli" has, according to my nose, not much to do with its liquid color; brownish-green tones would have suited it better. But that doesn't matter, like incorrect lottery numbers. The scent is a balsamic cuddle macho of the highest order. That also contradicts itself. I know. But it simply presented me with some puzzles this week and smelled different almost every day... The core remains: calming tea meets medicinal wood. A bit of smoke, a bit of ocean waves, a bit rough, a bit peaty, minimal fruity and sweet. Very ripe and unique. One might think I'm describing a whiskey... But it is a strikingly stylish fragrance, whose dance between a few chairs succeeds as if it had never done anything else.

Bottle: could almost be from a drugstore... but only at first glance. The overall presentation is elegant.
Sillage: not as intense as its blue, but definitely not to be underestimated!
Longevity: 8 hours and more

Conclusion: a true scent journey. But no matter where it goes, it is almost always dreamily beautiful. A chameleon with grace and foresight. Has seen the world and gladly shares its impressions. Fascinating!