Multifaceted - Its Greatest Strength and Weakness
I would like to share my experience with Althair by Parfums de Marly. I must say that I might be a bit biased, as none of the PdM fragrances I have tested so far have blown me away. This one is a bit different.
At first, I find it interesting. On my skin, it is somewhat strict, but the cinnamon is immediately noticeable. This strictness lasts quite a while - about 2 hours. Where it comes from, I can only guess: Is it the combination of the citrus from bergamot, the orange blossom, and the more gourmand cinnamon and vanilla? Unfortunately, I don’t like Althair that much up to this point, as the scent experience is rather challenging and not entirely harmonious - at least on my skin, which should always be mentioned.
Once the top notes recede, the cinnamon scent blends with vanilla, which increasingly comes to the forefront. The fragrance then becomes noticeably warmer, sweeter, and more pleasing. From here, I start to like it.
And here lies the crux of the matter. Althair undergoes a significant transformation. While many will surely appreciate this, it leads to some aspects not being entirely pleasing for me. However, one must acknowledge that it tells a story and reinvents itself over the duration of wear. I estimate the longevity to be good, while the projection is rather average. Will I add it to my collection? Not at least not right now. But it is definitely a candidate for autumn and winter.
At first, I find it interesting. On my skin, it is somewhat strict, but the cinnamon is immediately noticeable. This strictness lasts quite a while - about 2 hours. Where it comes from, I can only guess: Is it the combination of the citrus from bergamot, the orange blossom, and the more gourmand cinnamon and vanilla? Unfortunately, I don’t like Althair that much up to this point, as the scent experience is rather challenging and not entirely harmonious - at least on my skin, which should always be mentioned.
Once the top notes recede, the cinnamon scent blends with vanilla, which increasingly comes to the forefront. The fragrance then becomes noticeably warmer, sweeter, and more pleasing. From here, I start to like it.
And here lies the crux of the matter. Althair undergoes a significant transformation. While many will surely appreciate this, it leads to some aspects not being entirely pleasing for me. However, one must acknowledge that it tells a story and reinvents itself over the duration of wear. I estimate the longevity to be good, while the projection is rather average. Will I add it to my collection? Not at least not right now. But it is definitely a candidate for autumn and winter.
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