DEV #3: The Inevitable Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes 2012

Um, yes, the only saying that comes to mind for this scent is: Not beautiful, but rare.

DEV #3, the inevitable! So, I will definitely be avoiding this smell, in the form of a perfume, in the future, that much is certain.

Although I can appreciate some borderline fragrance creations, this one does not convince me.

In my opinion, DEV #3 is a gourmand of the unbearable kind.

The opening reminds me of the good old Hoffmann drops, which my late grandmother used to give us for nausea and vomiting. Interestingly, I always felt worse after taking those drops, as the taste was just awful.

After a while, a strangely familiar scent wafts into my nose, and I frantically try to remember what it reminds me of. It somehow smells like food, but what kind?????

The mystery was solved when I opened the refrigerator. We always have a large bottle of Hela Spicy Ketchup stored there.

I love this ketchup and can eat it with almost anything, but smelling like it? No, I definitely do not want that!

Funny, I'm suddenly craving a plate of pasta with ketchup!

The ketchup smell lingers heavily and only changes slightly in the base.
The spices lose their strength, and what remains is a musty, woody scent reminiscent of sauce powder.

Now the question arises, what is devilish about this smell?

It is not an infernal stench, although I consider the composition unbearable, and I wouldn't go so far as to attribute the appetizing quality of the odor to Satan.

All in all, DEV #3 is a perfume for cooks, as this scent does not stand out among all the kitchen aromas and does not transfer to the food.

In this sense, bon appétit!