Yes, the best for last... to stay with the brand;-)! To conclude my little green test series from Profumum Roma, I saved Olibanum for last, and the tests over the last 2-3 days have confirmed what I often read here and why the fragrance is so highly rated.
I'll say it right away, it is by far my favorite of all the green scents (Thundra, Victrix, Ichnusa, Santalum). The blend is what makes it special! Super green-fresh notes that, for me, come from a coniferous forest, ethereal-revitalizing, spicy-resinous! Wrapped in a wonderful mild incense note, which could easily be a mix of Kyoto and Avignon from Series 3. The sacred note cannot (thank God) really assert itself, as oranges and grapefruits that have been sitting a bit too long on the fruit plate create the right balance. When you focus on the fruits, you can quickly draw comparisons with Terre d'Hermes, Red Vetiver, and Icon by Dunhill. Especially the tart and slightly bitter fruits elevate the fragrance above the average, as there are already plenty of wood and incense scents, and Kyoto, for example, is likely one of the most beautiful of them. They also give the fragrance warmth, depth, and a certain creaminess. For me, the scent has the color of olive, herbaceous-masculine, and somehow earthy.
Olibanum is also an absolute all-rounder for occasions and seasons; somehow it will always fit! The longevity is excellent at 9 hours, with a strong sillage, and yet I feel that you can't overdo it. Olibanum is a worthy conclusion to my little test series, which includes the most common scents from the "green series" without, of course, knowing them all! For that reason, it scratches even more at my wish list; after the 10ml, I will know more!
Once again, after a long time, I tested a Profumum Roma, and I have to say: You hit the nail on the head. I agree with you on all points. A beautiful green composition that, despite its richness, doesn't become overwhelming. Great comment!
Hi Lars, I totally agree here as well.
I ordered the sample casually without much expectation and was extremely positively surprised :-)
Myrrh-Orange-Frankincense is perfectly balanced.
Always present without being overwhelming.
Definitely a candidate for purchase!
I don't know it at all yet, and I didn't say that the line is complete. For me, Santalum has a green-fresh top note, which later becomes creamy with sandalwood and cinnamon ;-)))!!!
So my Olibanum bottle has this slightly overripe grapefruit note like Terre, Tres Fraiche, or even Dior Homme Cologne or L'eau Cartier Declaration! But feel free to send me a sample for comparison, also from the Tagete.
What did they put in the sample? I can't smell any of that :-( Fruits? No way, right? Just a ton of incense. And the Santalum isn't "green"... The Tagete fits in this lineup much better!
Yes, I'm wearing the scent "properly" today, and I can clearly smell the sharp citrus fruits. For me, it's an evolved version of the Terre d'Hermes note, not the whole fragrance, just regarding the grapefruit and orange... the scent is really delicious! :-)!
I ordered the sample casually without much expectation and was extremely positively surprised :-)
Myrrh-Orange-Frankincense is perfectly balanced.
Always present without being overwhelming.
Definitely a candidate for purchase!