Pomegranate
Red tea
Amber
Jasmine
09/03/2024
Elysium
888 Reviews
Elysium
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Toasted Sugar That Doesn’t Melt
Persian Dream is named after the Persian Garden, a unique garden style that truly resembles heaven on earth. They are part of Iranian culture in the best Persian architectural designs. According to Persian literature, the word garden means “paradise”. But what does the Persian Garden have to do with the Persian Dream? Does this perfume give the feeling of Heaven? If you want to find out and continue the journey, I ask you “Do you like the sticky aroma of burnt sugar or toasted marshmallow?” Follow me, and I will tell you more.
Once sprayed on my skin, Persian Dream reveals a consistent blast of bitter mentholated citrus. Even though only a few ingredients are listed on the official Tesori d'Oriente website, the presence of orange and mint, or a balsamic note based on menthol, is clearly perceived, at least to my nose. You can feel all its freshness. This means that the blood orange peel, conspicuous at the beginning, is not too citrusy while maintaining a hint of sourness; the aroma is much more similar to squeezed orange juice to which fresh mint leaves have been added. I could imagine an Orange Mint Smash by squeezing whole oranges, peel and pulp, and mixing in an absorbent and refreshing mentholated talcum powder. In the background, I recognize plenty of the toasted sugar accord, which I like a lot, different from cotton candy or caramel, which gives that sweet and burnt note, without, however, veering towards caramel or toffee taste. This sugary and toasted nuance will accompany the fragrance for its entire duration. So far, the perfume is therefore predominantly sour, citrusy and mentholated.
Still with me? Slowly, the citrus aspect fades, giving way to an increasingly sweeter, floral, at times tart accord. A dry nuance begins to peep out, between woody and earthy, which does not show the facets of the cedar chips. Instead, it is a softer wood, which pairs well with the sugary and toasted background. I think the earthy part is due to the tea leaves. Even though I know the smell and taste of pomegranate very well, I am not sure I can isolate it from the other essences. Perhaps, that semi-acidulous tip that is felt more in the central stage, together with the jasmine flowers, is actually the juice of the pomegranate seeds, but I wouldn’t swear by it. Sour, woody, a bit earthy, and floral are the main accords that lead the heart.
The finish is one of those that are so trendy these days. A triptych composed of an overdose of sweet and salt ambroxan, a spice derived from vanilla pods, all held together by a soapy white musk. Although I have made explicit reference to the smell of toasted sugar several times, the essence is never too sweet, oppressive, or nauseating. On the contrary, especially in the finish, it manifests the talc and musky aspects with a light saltiness. Every now and then I get a fruity, acidulous, floral accord, as if the top and heart notes were falling asleep and suddenly waking up, only to fall asleep again. This sensation is long-lasting, and the fragrance goes on this way for hours.
From my knowledge, I would classify Persian Dream as a non-linear, woody perfume, with balsamic, fruity, acidulous, and floral undertones. If you like the genre to which Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum belongs, know that Persian Dream takes inspiration from that perfume, recalling its hints of toasted sugar, even though it is not a clone. The variations that are present here emerge during its evolution, making it a perfume in its own right. The longevity of this perfume is remarkable, as is its projection in the early hours. Definitely a daytime perfume, suitable for the spring and autumn months; however, I am undecided whether to wear it in the summer, perhaps on cooler and breezy evenings. In the winter, it could be there since it lasts a long time if sprayed on fabrics. It should be taken for what it is, a very cheap perfume, which divides the public, probably 100% synthetic, without wanting this to be a criticism or a defect.
I wrote my feelings based on a bottle I have owned since August 2024.
-Elysium
Once sprayed on my skin, Persian Dream reveals a consistent blast of bitter mentholated citrus. Even though only a few ingredients are listed on the official Tesori d'Oriente website, the presence of orange and mint, or a balsamic note based on menthol, is clearly perceived, at least to my nose. You can feel all its freshness. This means that the blood orange peel, conspicuous at the beginning, is not too citrusy while maintaining a hint of sourness; the aroma is much more similar to squeezed orange juice to which fresh mint leaves have been added. I could imagine an Orange Mint Smash by squeezing whole oranges, peel and pulp, and mixing in an absorbent and refreshing mentholated talcum powder. In the background, I recognize plenty of the toasted sugar accord, which I like a lot, different from cotton candy or caramel, which gives that sweet and burnt note, without, however, veering towards caramel or toffee taste. This sugary and toasted nuance will accompany the fragrance for its entire duration. So far, the perfume is therefore predominantly sour, citrusy and mentholated.
Still with me? Slowly, the citrus aspect fades, giving way to an increasingly sweeter, floral, at times tart accord. A dry nuance begins to peep out, between woody and earthy, which does not show the facets of the cedar chips. Instead, it is a softer wood, which pairs well with the sugary and toasted background. I think the earthy part is due to the tea leaves. Even though I know the smell and taste of pomegranate very well, I am not sure I can isolate it from the other essences. Perhaps, that semi-acidulous tip that is felt more in the central stage, together with the jasmine flowers, is actually the juice of the pomegranate seeds, but I wouldn’t swear by it. Sour, woody, a bit earthy, and floral are the main accords that lead the heart.
The finish is one of those that are so trendy these days. A triptych composed of an overdose of sweet and salt ambroxan, a spice derived from vanilla pods, all held together by a soapy white musk. Although I have made explicit reference to the smell of toasted sugar several times, the essence is never too sweet, oppressive, or nauseating. On the contrary, especially in the finish, it manifests the talc and musky aspects with a light saltiness. Every now and then I get a fruity, acidulous, floral accord, as if the top and heart notes were falling asleep and suddenly waking up, only to fall asleep again. This sensation is long-lasting, and the fragrance goes on this way for hours.
From my knowledge, I would classify Persian Dream as a non-linear, woody perfume, with balsamic, fruity, acidulous, and floral undertones. If you like the genre to which Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum belongs, know that Persian Dream takes inspiration from that perfume, recalling its hints of toasted sugar, even though it is not a clone. The variations that are present here emerge during its evolution, making it a perfume in its own right. The longevity of this perfume is remarkable, as is its projection in the early hours. Definitely a daytime perfume, suitable for the spring and autumn months; however, I am undecided whether to wear it in the summer, perhaps on cooler and breezy evenings. In the winter, it could be there since it lasts a long time if sprayed on fabrics. It should be taken for what it is, a very cheap perfume, which divides the public, probably 100% synthetic, without wanting this to be a criticism or a defect.
I wrote my feelings based on a bottle I have owned since August 2024.
-Elysium
