Brutus Orto Parisi 2014

Brutus was not only my first niche fragrance in the collection, but was also bought in the, unfortunately now closed, really great Schlossparfümerie.
My brother picked up Stercus on the same day, which is also highly recommended in my opinion.

8 years ago, the Schlossparfümerie was like a kind of holy grail for me. I often just stood at the shop window and looked at the beautiful Roja bottles, which I only tested many years later, no longer in the Schlossparfümerie. But that's another story.

Now to the fragrance. For me and those around me, Brutus is definitely special. Niche should stand out, be unique, and Brutus definitely is.
You should like patchouli, as this fragrance is omnipresent. Once sprayed on, there is an explosion of this very patchouli with smoky and woody notes. There is also a mossy/earthy component that makes the fragrance appear very mature. As it progresses, it remains warmly spicy and becomes somewhat softer, less resinous.

It can be worn on special occasions as well as finely dosed in the office. For me personally, it is more suitable for the colder seasons, but perfect for spring
As it has a special significance for me, it is only a quarter used up and I hope that I will be able to enjoy it for many years to come. I also look back a little sadly to the time when perfume was still generally very niche and something like a castle perfumery would probably generate a lot of hype these days. I used to enter the store with wide eyes and leave with an enchanted nose.