Musk
Persian amber
White pepper
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Have you ever been to a Rituals store? Pity! Yes, because entering one of their shops is like visiting a Turkish Bath & Hammam Spa in Marrakech or Istanbul. The soft lights, the display shelves, the relaxing colours, and the smells transport you to the ancestral rituals of Morocco. And so I let this temptation attract me, and I walked around the shop, browsing products to care for the body and perfume the home, until I found myself in front of the exhibitor of the perfume collection, the Iconic Collection as they call it. They display each essence with the only large 50ml size flanked by its colourful box and surrounded by 15ml travel-size mini bottles. That's all? No, there is more. Next to each perfume is a plate describing the olfactory family and three keynotes, and a small glass bell housing a disc of porous material, a sort of ceramic coin. The disc is used to spray the tester and savour the essence. I know that the verb to savour means to enjoy a food or drink by holding it in your mouth to taste it for a long time and make the sensation more pleasant, but the art of savouring the world with your nose is a unique and indescribable experience. I went through all the tags individually, focusing on the ones whose notes sounded good on my strings. Although at least five had caught my attention, only two were love at first sight. I’m talking about Eau d’Orient and Roi d’Orient. Are you curious to know what sensations these fragrances give me? Read on, and I'll try to interpret them. But before I dive into the fragrances, I want you to know that you can buy two travel-size items for just €25, which is perfect for testing before buying.
To some extent, the scent is even more graceful than the Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient and retains dusty, nutty, and smoky undertones as spicy and musky tones. Roi d'Orient unfurls with a blast of amber atmospheres. I get an unexpected anise and liquorice vibe in the initial mix, more robust than the spicy white pepper mentioned. A feeble citrusy from the bergamot is present but does not make the opening too harsh.
It gets more and more powdery while approaching the heart. The cologne reveals nutty and rosy edges with a nougat subtlety and sweet amber hints. The more it grows, the more I get the lipstick vibe of the iris, buttery and powdery. The nose behind this cologne went heavy with the Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone molecule but in a good way. That powdery edge lingers until the end of the perfume's lifetime.
Finally, when the scent dries down, it turns a tinge sweet, with spicy and powdery coumarin from vanilla pods or tonka beans, another hidden note that is pretty clear in the output. Although the fragrance features musk on the base, I get more of the leathery facet, which I do not dislike.
If I had to match it with another renowned cologne, I would choose Valentino Uomo or Dior Homme, closer to the former. It is forceful and gentle at the same time. The robustness of its format makes Roi d'Orient suitable for fall and winter months and better during evening and night out. It is so elegant, intriguing, and refined.
That's all for now. I liked this gem and can't wait to try the latest fragrance added to the collection, L'Essentiel.
I base my opinion and review on a travel bottle I have owned since October 2022.
-Elysium
To some extent, the scent is even more graceful than the Oriental Essence - Elixir d'Orient and retains dusty, nutty, and smoky undertones as spicy and musky tones. Roi d'Orient unfurls with a blast of amber atmospheres. I get an unexpected anise and liquorice vibe in the initial mix, more robust than the spicy white pepper mentioned. A feeble citrusy from the bergamot is present but does not make the opening too harsh.
It gets more and more powdery while approaching the heart. The cologne reveals nutty and rosy edges with a nougat subtlety and sweet amber hints. The more it grows, the more I get the lipstick vibe of the iris, buttery and powdery. The nose behind this cologne went heavy with the Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone molecule but in a good way. That powdery edge lingers until the end of the perfume's lifetime.
Finally, when the scent dries down, it turns a tinge sweet, with spicy and powdery coumarin from vanilla pods or tonka beans, another hidden note that is pretty clear in the output. Although the fragrance features musk on the base, I get more of the leathery facet, which I do not dislike.
If I had to match it with another renowned cologne, I would choose Valentino Uomo or Dior Homme, closer to the former. It is forceful and gentle at the same time. The robustness of its format makes Roi d'Orient suitable for fall and winter months and better during evening and night out. It is so elegant, intriguing, and refined.
That's all for now. I liked this gem and can't wait to try the latest fragrance added to the collection, L'Essentiel.
I base my opinion and review on a travel bottle I have owned since October 2022.
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