Blue Suede Shoes Roberto Ugolini 2019
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One for the money.
Some names of perfumes have to be taken literally, with others you have to see them more as a source of inspiration for a certain situation or attitude towards life. Such is the case with Blue Suede Shoes, as this isn't really a typical blue (aquatic/shower gel) scent - compared to some designers, anyway - and leather isn't a central note either. Instead, this aromatic fougère is meant to embody a bit of rock 'n' roll with the contrasts that are found here.
Of the top notes, bergamot and lavender make themselves rather more discreetly noticeable, while the spicy freshness is more powerful and is particularly characterized by a minty, cooling effect and fortunately not really reminiscent of anise. In addition, the coumarin sweetness (tonka bean) and a dry woody note (cedar) are immediately perceptible, giving Blue Suede Shoes a certain complexity without being too heavy. Over time, as usual, the freshness wears off and apart from some lavender, nothing remains of the top notes and the scent turns even more in the woody direction and patchouli comes out more, giving it a darker, more mature facet.
The eponymous song, written by Carl Perkins and made by Elvis Presley to the world hit, I personally find quite hackneyed and somewhat annoying - I feel the same way with a component, which can be clearly filtered out here: A very specific pungent, synthetic-woody scent I've come across many times - the examples range from Persil liquid laundry detergent to Xerjoff's Alexandria II - and has ruined quite a few perfumes for me with its penetrance. With Blue Suede Shoes, however, I have to say that this quality is just about on a tolerable level.
Otherwise, I like the fragrance quite well and also seems very balanced, although I would not exactly wear it in midsummer, because the freshness is not consistent enough for that. It applies as so often: do not trust the short paper test, but longer time on the skin smell. (Many fragrances seem fresher / brighter on paper strips.) With a more natural cedar note Blue Suede Shoes would be quite interesting for me, so it is too little for a niche fragrance.
Of the top notes, bergamot and lavender make themselves rather more discreetly noticeable, while the spicy freshness is more powerful and is particularly characterized by a minty, cooling effect and fortunately not really reminiscent of anise. In addition, the coumarin sweetness (tonka bean) and a dry woody note (cedar) are immediately perceptible, giving Blue Suede Shoes a certain complexity without being too heavy. Over time, as usual, the freshness wears off and apart from some lavender, nothing remains of the top notes and the scent turns even more in the woody direction and patchouli comes out more, giving it a darker, more mature facet.
The eponymous song, written by Carl Perkins and made by Elvis Presley to the world hit, I personally find quite hackneyed and somewhat annoying - I feel the same way with a component, which can be clearly filtered out here: A very specific pungent, synthetic-woody scent I've come across many times - the examples range from Persil liquid laundry detergent to Xerjoff's Alexandria II - and has ruined quite a few perfumes for me with its penetrance. With Blue Suede Shoes, however, I have to say that this quality is just about on a tolerable level.
Otherwise, I like the fragrance quite well and also seems very balanced, although I would not exactly wear it in midsummer, because the freshness is not consistent enough for that. It applies as so often: do not trust the short paper test, but longer time on the skin smell. (Many fragrances seem fresher / brighter on paper strips.) With a more natural cedar note Blue Suede Shoes would be quite interesting for me, so it is too little for a niche fragrance.
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