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01/12/2024
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back to the beginning of a journey
It was a long journey for the former delicate "flower lady" into the world of dark and mysterious fragrances. And of course I didn't miss a detour (probably out of curiosity again); after all, I might find something I wasn't expecting.
First of all: I found the unexpected, namely in me!
I came from the world of the eighties/nineties, the Mediterranean "dolce far niente" and "savoir vivre" and the pompous designer fragrances of the time; I felt at home in this intoxicating abundance and recognized myself.
I would never have guessed the magic of incense and other resinous smoky or even dirty oud compositions and that I could ever fall for them.
Meggi, who was still regularly inspiring us with his extraordinary "writing" at the time, packed me the first incense beginner's assortment.
He chose carefully and gave me the appropriate fragrances to start a journey that I have not yet reached my destination.
Do I even want that?
I sniffed, tested, rejected for myself, tested again and learned: I learned to find my way in a foreign world of fragrances.
My dear friend Can also filled samples for me from his remarkable collection; he chose the tamer ones, the darker mysteries only following after some time.
And that was a good thing!
It was through him that "Lillipur" by Tiziana Terenzi came to me; I forget when, just as I forgot about this bottling until I remembered it the other day.
I couldn't resist, sprayed it and suddenly found myself back at the beginning of my journey.
"Lillipur" is rich: rich in spices, herbs, flowers, woods and resins, infused with the occasional hint of citrus; like a guiding beacon through the complex spice of this very special composition.
An Ottoman spice chest opens and star anise, cinnamon and pepper join the delicious, slightly old-fashioned floral scent of ripe, full-bloomed garden carnations and the innocence of cyclamen, which is so rarely found in fragrances.
Before that, they probably took a break in the maquis with mugwort and thyme, common kitchen herbs that grow wild and have a special presence in food and aromas.
Top and heart notes flow into one another; they are connected by the first smoky resins:
Blond frankincense, which would easily be lost in churches and cathedrals, and galbanum marry with the woody-spicy base, which is also kept very light here.
Birchwood and the silky, silvery aroma of Lebanese cedar, which I love so much, meet large, light tobacco leaves which, hung up to dry, dance softly rustling in the wind, generously spreading their original unfermented fragrance.
As I mentioned: "Lilipur" is rich, rich in different fragrances.
So, of course, our familiar base components of patchouli, in a wonderfully earthy golden brown, amber and benzoin, as well as a musky cap that looks like whipped cream, should not be missing.
They all cover the warm sweetness (or sweet warmth?) of the tonka bean flirting with tobacco:
How harmoniously and ingeniously everything comes together after an initial strange feeling - has the sample perhaps "tipped" over time and fooled me into believing the presence of oud that is not too dark?
But that doesn't matter! I am fascinated, but now I also realize that after the first steps on my journey of discovery into unknown fragrance worlds, I once again didn't understand what my senses were telling me; it was all too strange for me and so the tube of "Lillipur" disappeared into oblivion for a few years.
We have both matured in the meantime and have certainly not become more commonplace in our dealings.
The sillage and longevity of "Lillipur" are exceptional and always reveal surprising facets in a very special kaleidoscope of fragrances.
(For me, I would rather not commit myself.)
"Lillipur" is also accompanying me this evening, looking over my shoulder as I write and hopefully guiding my thoughts in the right direction.
Anyone who knows this fragrance composition will know whether it is the right one or whether I am on the well-known "wrong track":
Well, this one would be very bright and not at all scary or dangerous.
Surprising fragrance experiences still seem to be hiding in the mass of my bottlings.
Will I be able to discover and understand them all?
One thing is certain: this journey is not over yet.
First of all: I found the unexpected, namely in me!
I came from the world of the eighties/nineties, the Mediterranean "dolce far niente" and "savoir vivre" and the pompous designer fragrances of the time; I felt at home in this intoxicating abundance and recognized myself.
I would never have guessed the magic of incense and other resinous smoky or even dirty oud compositions and that I could ever fall for them.
Meggi, who was still regularly inspiring us with his extraordinary "writing" at the time, packed me the first incense beginner's assortment.
He chose carefully and gave me the appropriate fragrances to start a journey that I have not yet reached my destination.
Do I even want that?
I sniffed, tested, rejected for myself, tested again and learned: I learned to find my way in a foreign world of fragrances.
My dear friend Can also filled samples for me from his remarkable collection; he chose the tamer ones, the darker mysteries only following after some time.
And that was a good thing!
It was through him that "Lillipur" by Tiziana Terenzi came to me; I forget when, just as I forgot about this bottling until I remembered it the other day.
I couldn't resist, sprayed it and suddenly found myself back at the beginning of my journey.
"Lillipur" is rich: rich in spices, herbs, flowers, woods and resins, infused with the occasional hint of citrus; like a guiding beacon through the complex spice of this very special composition.
An Ottoman spice chest opens and star anise, cinnamon and pepper join the delicious, slightly old-fashioned floral scent of ripe, full-bloomed garden carnations and the innocence of cyclamen, which is so rarely found in fragrances.
Before that, they probably took a break in the maquis with mugwort and thyme, common kitchen herbs that grow wild and have a special presence in food and aromas.
Top and heart notes flow into one another; they are connected by the first smoky resins:
Blond frankincense, which would easily be lost in churches and cathedrals, and galbanum marry with the woody-spicy base, which is also kept very light here.
Birchwood and the silky, silvery aroma of Lebanese cedar, which I love so much, meet large, light tobacco leaves which, hung up to dry, dance softly rustling in the wind, generously spreading their original unfermented fragrance.
As I mentioned: "Lilipur" is rich, rich in different fragrances.
So, of course, our familiar base components of patchouli, in a wonderfully earthy golden brown, amber and benzoin, as well as a musky cap that looks like whipped cream, should not be missing.
They all cover the warm sweetness (or sweet warmth?) of the tonka bean flirting with tobacco:
How harmoniously and ingeniously everything comes together after an initial strange feeling - has the sample perhaps "tipped" over time and fooled me into believing the presence of oud that is not too dark?
But that doesn't matter! I am fascinated, but now I also realize that after the first steps on my journey of discovery into unknown fragrance worlds, I once again didn't understand what my senses were telling me; it was all too strange for me and so the tube of "Lillipur" disappeared into oblivion for a few years.
We have both matured in the meantime and have certainly not become more commonplace in our dealings.
The sillage and longevity of "Lillipur" are exceptional and always reveal surprising facets in a very special kaleidoscope of fragrances.
(For me, I would rather not commit myself.)
"Lillipur" is also accompanying me this evening, looking over my shoulder as I write and hopefully guiding my thoughts in the right direction.
Anyone who knows this fragrance composition will know whether it is the right one or whether I am on the well-known "wrong track":
Well, this one would be very bright and not at all scary or dangerous.
Surprising fragrance experiences still seem to be hiding in the mass of my bottlings.
Will I be able to discover and understand them all?
One thing is certain: this journey is not over yet.
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