Top Notes 
Tangerine
Bergamot
Lime
Orange
Heart Notes 
Pepper
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Carnation
Cyclamen
Jasmine
Osmanthus
Rose
Base Notes 
Patchouli
Frankincense
Mysore sandalwood
Oakmoss
Tolu balm
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Labdanum
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Chili on the Rocks
I acquired a mini of "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls." The name is supposed to mean: "Sunset on cedarwood woods Rockies," according to the original packaging. The pictures below beautifully show the bottle in its delicate uniqueness, which, however, contrasts with the sharp spicy scent.
At first, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls," an EdC, is quite light. Initially, it is aquatic-ozonic and very citrusy fresh. Aquatic scents for me almost always smell like tangerine. After that, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" becomes woody, gently bitter, yet still retains its freshness.
But then a concentrated burst of spices explodes, initially dominated by clove. A peppery blast dusts over it and buries the other scents beneath it. It seems to be chili, as it burns on the tongue, which intensifies over time, typical for chili.
I imagine that the Rocky Mountains, from what I have seen in pictures and movies, are not gentle hills but rather a rugged steep mountain range.
After a while, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" allows a moderate oak moss and a gentle patchouli to become perceptible even through the spice cloud.
The flowers in "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" refuse to emit any scent. Not even a hint of the gentle alpine violet dares to come forth. And so "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" remains, intensifying in its chili sharpness. A bit of balsamic resinousness also develops. Unfortunately, as almost always, I am bothered by the oak moss. Although it is moderately dosed, the incense likely has a calming effect here. After some time, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" calms down. Sandalwood and vanilla/tonka and labdanum neutralize the sharp chili scent and taste, significantly reducing the spices overall. "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" becomes almost sweet with a slightly waxy honey note.
Although the chili sharpness and the spices still dominate.
Am I just imagining it, or do I now also perceive a delicate floral scent? A unisex fragrance, it is not uninteresting. - If it is even still available.
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At first, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls," an EdC, is quite light. Initially, it is aquatic-ozonic and very citrusy fresh. Aquatic scents for me almost always smell like tangerine. After that, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" becomes woody, gently bitter, yet still retains its freshness.
But then a concentrated burst of spices explodes, initially dominated by clove. A peppery blast dusts over it and buries the other scents beneath it. It seems to be chili, as it burns on the tongue, which intensifies over time, typical for chili.
I imagine that the Rocky Mountains, from what I have seen in pictures and movies, are not gentle hills but rather a rugged steep mountain range.
After a while, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" allows a moderate oak moss and a gentle patchouli to become perceptible even through the spice cloud.
The flowers in "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" refuse to emit any scent. Not even a hint of the gentle alpine violet dares to come forth. And so "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" remains, intensifying in its chili sharpness. A bit of balsamic resinousness also develops. Unfortunately, as almost always, I am bothered by the oak moss. Although it is moderately dosed, the incense likely has a calming effect here. After some time, "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" calms down. Sandalwood and vanilla/tonka and labdanum neutralize the sharp chili scent and taste, significantly reducing the spices overall. "Chemin Faisant - Rock Falls" becomes almost sweet with a slightly waxy honey note.
Although the chili sharpness and the spices still dominate.
Am I just imagining it, or do I now also perceive a delicate floral scent? A unisex fragrance, it is not uninteresting. - If it is even still available.
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