Cedarstorm Panouge 2013

...unfortunately not representative. You won't get a storm from this one.
I had my eye on the CS for a long time. I like cedarwood, and just the name tempted me to get a sample.
It is a subtle fragrance with a pleasant sweetness. The images of swaying cedars in storm winds, as the name suggests, unfortunately dissipate immediately.
Fortunately, the bergamots do not flutter too numerous around the cedars, so
their flair can merge freely with the sweeter sandalwood.
Amber adds a bit more cotton candy, it seems.
I didn't really smell the black pepper; it seems the bergamots devoured it right from the start.
Its sillage is very restrained and subtle. That doesn't have to be a bad thing.
For the CS, that's not bad at all. If I imagined it stronger,
it would be unpleasantly intrusive. And due to its only gentle diffusion,
only sensitive noses will notice that it actually lasts quite a long time.
With a tailwind and without a cold, I could still perceive it gently on me after 7 hours. But it certainly can't compete with the longevity monsters from, for example, Amouage. That doesn't seem to be the premise here either.
The scent in its overall composition is very pleasing. I like the blend, even if it doesn't have anything outstanding for me. Owning a bottle of this is not a must for me.
If I ever receive a bottle as a gift (probably not) or stumble upon another sample (more likely), I certainly won't wrinkle my nose but will gladly let the CS linger on my skin from time to time.