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I neither understand the ingredient list nor the combative name
When I read the ingredients of this fragrance, I was really intrigued: almonds, cherries, noble woods. Could I have found a scent analogous to "Hiroshima mon Amour" with "Luctor et Emergo"? Cinnamon is not listed, though. It is a distinctly noticeable spice in "Hiroshima." However, perhaps this could be an alternative for me to Hiroshima?
In the meantime, thanks to an attentive user, I have a leftover bottle of "Hiroshima mon Amour" by Nez à Nez. So I could make the comparison, or so I thought.
Because once I finish it, I will never get it again; it has been discontinued for about five years.
And so I ordered a decant of the EdT (there was no EdP available as a decant).
But I didn't even need to bring my nose close to the "Hiroshima" bottle; it has everything I wish for and what is partially listed here for "Luctor et Emergo."
Because what is named as ingredients for "Luctor et Emergo" and what made me curious does not correspond in any way to what I smell.
First, I am greeted by a strong coconut milk note with fresh crushed green. The green quickly becomes disgusting to me, and I recognize that it corresponds exactly to what I have smelled in both the old Poison and the newer Hypnotic Poison: wilted greenery that has been eradicated with herbicides, so coumarin and more coumarin, very synthetic.
In addition, "Luctor et Emergo" smells of anise and/or cardamom; I often can't distinguish that well in fragrances. I am already heavily disappointed.
But it is supposed to get worse. Namely, a pungent urinous note develops quickly, reminiscent of uric acid plastic. Is that supposed to be the white flowers? I have never perceived them like this. I want to endure this for about half an hour and mentally plan an extensive washing ritual, already going through the possible drastic measures that might be necessary.
But fortunately, "Luctor et Emergo" becomes woodier within 30 minutes, smelling very much of licorice/wood. The urinous note completely disappears. So what remains is a creamy scent from a mixture of licorice, wood, and a hint of coconut and vanilla. During the transition from the animalic note to the wood-licorice note, the fragrance weakens.
When "Luctor et Emergo" actually stands with licorice and wood notes, it gains momentum, becoming stronger again, the leaves now a bit earthy-composted, re-entering the scent experience. Now, People of the Labyrinths - "Luctor et Emergo" is bearable. But unfortunately, it is not at all the fragrance I expected based on the ingredients. I will never be able to endure this scent for long around me.
After about another two hours, I only smell a close-to-skin and sweet licorice-vanilla scent. Harmless, a bit penetrating, still smelling of coumarin, "Luctor et Emergo" has now become.
Anyone who likes something like this, such as fans of "Bosque" by Humiecki & Graef, should be recommended to test it.
In the meantime, thanks to an attentive user, I have a leftover bottle of "Hiroshima mon Amour" by Nez à Nez. So I could make the comparison, or so I thought.
Because once I finish it, I will never get it again; it has been discontinued for about five years.
And so I ordered a decant of the EdT (there was no EdP available as a decant).
But I didn't even need to bring my nose close to the "Hiroshima" bottle; it has everything I wish for and what is partially listed here for "Luctor et Emergo."
Because what is named as ingredients for "Luctor et Emergo" and what made me curious does not correspond in any way to what I smell.
First, I am greeted by a strong coconut milk note with fresh crushed green. The green quickly becomes disgusting to me, and I recognize that it corresponds exactly to what I have smelled in both the old Poison and the newer Hypnotic Poison: wilted greenery that has been eradicated with herbicides, so coumarin and more coumarin, very synthetic.
In addition, "Luctor et Emergo" smells of anise and/or cardamom; I often can't distinguish that well in fragrances. I am already heavily disappointed.
But it is supposed to get worse. Namely, a pungent urinous note develops quickly, reminiscent of uric acid plastic. Is that supposed to be the white flowers? I have never perceived them like this. I want to endure this for about half an hour and mentally plan an extensive washing ritual, already going through the possible drastic measures that might be necessary.
But fortunately, "Luctor et Emergo" becomes woodier within 30 minutes, smelling very much of licorice/wood. The urinous note completely disappears. So what remains is a creamy scent from a mixture of licorice, wood, and a hint of coconut and vanilla. During the transition from the animalic note to the wood-licorice note, the fragrance weakens.
When "Luctor et Emergo" actually stands with licorice and wood notes, it gains momentum, becoming stronger again, the leaves now a bit earthy-composted, re-entering the scent experience. Now, People of the Labyrinths - "Luctor et Emergo" is bearable. But unfortunately, it is not at all the fragrance I expected based on the ingredients. I will never be able to endure this scent for long around me.
After about another two hours, I only smell a close-to-skin and sweet licorice-vanilla scent. Harmless, a bit penetrating, still smelling of coumarin, "Luctor et Emergo" has now become.
Anyone who likes something like this, such as fans of "Bosque" by Humiecki & Graef, should be recommended to test it.
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