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No moss, no action
As with Moss+, I wanted to test this fragrance in my search for the ultimate oakmoss soliflore. However, Geza Schön has obviously tried to recreate the scent of oak or tree moss by skillfully blending selected notes. Did he succeed? My verdict on this later.
The fragrance starts with a fresh and spicy bergamot spiced with cardamom, coriander seeds and pink pepper. I perceive the blackcurrant as a subtly tart-fruity hint at best. As the fragrance progresses, it becomes a little woody and bitter; I do not perceive the flowers listed in the heart note in detail. However, there is a delicate floral note that blends in seamlessly. The bitter woodiness then comes to the fore, complemented by the resinousness of myrrh. The synthetic, velvety freshness of ISO-E-Super wafts over everything. At the end of the, in view of the concentration, quite short lasting fragrance, a diffuse, light woodiness with a bitter impact remains. Where is the moss?
My conclusion: Mr. Schön is a master of his craft, no question. But here, in my opinion, he did not quite succeed in his endeavor. Although the fragrance has a certain chypy bitterness, it is far removed from a realistic moss (or lichen) soliflore. The minerality is missing, and the cool freshness and subtle sweetness are simply not there. Don't get me wrong, the fragrance is very beautiful and unique. The combination of notes is quite harmonious and results in a delicate, pleasing fragrance. But you can't have moss without moss. Nothing without moss.
The fragrance starts with a fresh and spicy bergamot spiced with cardamom, coriander seeds and pink pepper. I perceive the blackcurrant as a subtly tart-fruity hint at best. As the fragrance progresses, it becomes a little woody and bitter; I do not perceive the flowers listed in the heart note in detail. However, there is a delicate floral note that blends in seamlessly. The bitter woodiness then comes to the fore, complemented by the resinousness of myrrh. The synthetic, velvety freshness of ISO-E-Super wafts over everything. At the end of the, in view of the concentration, quite short lasting fragrance, a diffuse, light woodiness with a bitter impact remains. Where is the moss?
My conclusion: Mr. Schön is a master of his craft, no question. But here, in my opinion, he did not quite succeed in his endeavor. Although the fragrance has a certain chypy bitterness, it is far removed from a realistic moss (or lichen) soliflore. The minerality is missing, and the cool freshness and subtle sweetness are simply not there. Don't get me wrong, the fragrance is very beautiful and unique. The combination of notes is quite harmonious and results in a delicate, pleasing fragrance. But you can't have moss without moss. Nothing without moss.
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