Without Parfumo, nothing would have prompted me to visit a Rituals store anytime soon. So they have perfume... and it's rated quite well. Aside from many other nice things to discover there, I quickly decided to try out the EdP on-site... and ultimately chose No. 06.
Vetiver & Bergamot is not an exciting or opulent scent. I would consider it a feel-good fragrance for the home. For example, it's a pleasant, soft, and light perfume to wear after showering, without overwhelming the entire apartment. In public, when going out or at the office, it wouldn’t stand out negatively due to its low sillage, making it suitable for all occasions where one prefers to remain subtly in the background.
The longevity is just mediocre, corresponding to the lightness of the fragrance, so it certainly doesn't come close to Green Irish Tweed by Creed, with which I could identify a few similarities. (However, the comparison is not entirely appropriate.)
Overall, a successful, subtle fragrance that hardly changes over time, which is quite nice. You also feel good knowing you are wearing natural scent notes on your body, which mentally transports you to a summery forest clearing. Despite being labeled as a men's fragrance, I see No. 06 as a clear unisex scent. The bottle is simple and beautiful: a plain glass cube with a silver vaporizer, covered by an equally simple "wood block" with the brand name engraved on its top. It feels solid in hand and convinced me immediately. (It somewhat resembles the smaller bottles from Nasomatto.)
The price-performance ratio is good. Rituals No. 06 regularly costs around 40 euros for 50 ml. Currently, it is on sale; the saleswoman said it would be discontinued. The fact that the perfume can no longer be ordered online from Rituals confirms this statement initially. (The same likely applies to No. 18.)
Cup for you. I like No.06 too! A beautiful bottle with the wooden cap! I was also told a few weeks ago in the Rituals store that the scent was being discontinued.
Viola8 13 years ago