Palo Santo
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Palm tree wood
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Uncommented Cologne instead of Corona Scents
The Motley is a US-based perfume brand that was little known to me before a wander letter. All six previous fragrances are described as Cologne and - I can reveal this much - in terms of longevity and sillage, this is accurate. Since the fragrance at hand is quite linear, I would like to tell a little about Palo Santo itself before transitioning into the scent. According to the Cologne eminence here, FvSpee, this would surely be a brown Cologne.
Palo Santo is a tree that grows in South America and Central America. It belongs to the same genus as myrrh and frankincense, which makes sense, as its resin is spicy and warm. Apparently, it is also said to have healing properties, at least the oil, as it is supposed to have a relaxing effect, similar to other essences derived from the tree, like pine. How do I now transition to Beaufort? Oh yes, their product Lignum Vitae refers to this wood by name, as that is its Latin name. Phew, made it again.
Now let's get to the scent: Palo Santo starts off very spicy, and for a second, it even reminds me of spiced fish. At first, a woody, slightly sweet-musty smell wafts towards you. No wonder, Palo Santo belongs to the genus of guaiac woods, which are known for this sweet touch. Nevertheless, the scent here is different. Normally, I do not appreciate guaiac, but here I am fascinated by the olfactory composition.
As we progress, the wood gradually transforms into a dry, brittle wood with the typical scent characteristics. It remains aromatic but mostly mild. Only occasionally does the bitter brown core break through, reminding one of the powerful other notes that Palo Santo can offer. And it essentially stays that way.
Palo Santo gradually weakens and fades after a few hours, leaving behind a hint of woody-spicy shaving foam on the skin that wants to linger a bit. Very pleasant and somehow unpredictable. Great finish, if it weren't for the H/S. This is very modest as the duration is four, generously five hours. That is too little for the equivalent of 200 euros for 100 ml. Therefore, I had a nice excursion, and I might need to study other brown Colognes attentively, as the journey into the South American tree landscape was beautiful.
Palo Santo is a tree that grows in South America and Central America. It belongs to the same genus as myrrh and frankincense, which makes sense, as its resin is spicy and warm. Apparently, it is also said to have healing properties, at least the oil, as it is supposed to have a relaxing effect, similar to other essences derived from the tree, like pine. How do I now transition to Beaufort? Oh yes, their product Lignum Vitae refers to this wood by name, as that is its Latin name. Phew, made it again.
Now let's get to the scent: Palo Santo starts off very spicy, and for a second, it even reminds me of spiced fish. At first, a woody, slightly sweet-musty smell wafts towards you. No wonder, Palo Santo belongs to the genus of guaiac woods, which are known for this sweet touch. Nevertheless, the scent here is different. Normally, I do not appreciate guaiac, but here I am fascinated by the olfactory composition.
As we progress, the wood gradually transforms into a dry, brittle wood with the typical scent characteristics. It remains aromatic but mostly mild. Only occasionally does the bitter brown core break through, reminding one of the powerful other notes that Palo Santo can offer. And it essentially stays that way.
Palo Santo gradually weakens and fades after a few hours, leaving behind a hint of woody-spicy shaving foam on the skin that wants to linger a bit. Very pleasant and somehow unpredictable. Great finish, if it weren't for the H/S. This is very modest as the duration is four, generously five hours. That is too little for the equivalent of 200 euros for 100 ml. Therefore, I had a nice excursion, and I might need to study other brown Colognes attentively, as the journey into the South American tree landscape was beautiful.
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