If a fragrance settles on my skin for 24 hours, and the first thing that hits my nose in the morning is the scent from the day before, then that’s definitely worth a review.
One thing in advance, my attempts to navigate the fragrance pyramid have miserably failed. Maremma has too much power, and after two full sprays, I feel completely overwhelmed. This stuff packs a serious punch. And that punch lasts a long time.
The opening on my skin is like a blend of fresh, fruity, spicy, and at the same time sweet, although the freshness fades (too) quickly, but maybe that’s intentional. After that, as I said, I can’t find myself in the fragrance pyramid; Maremma simply remains incredibly full. I feel like I’ve layered Tom Ford's Oud Wood and Lost Cherry with Kilian's Intoxicated. Whether this massive mixture is appealing or not, the scent is definitely impressive and remains so.
What I completely miss in the pyramid, and what I increasingly perceive over time, are vanillic undertones. However, arranged quite differently than one would expect from typical vanilla scents like Vanille Fatale or Tobacco Vanille.
This blend of woody notes with the sweetness of honey and (I stand by this) vanilla likely brings that heaviness, and the scent gradually envelops its wearer (m/f/d) in a pre-X-mas mood. Heavily suitable for Christmas market vibes.
As I said, I have rarely smelled a perfume that I find so difficult to describe. Also because there are always new facets to discover over many hours.
And for that reason alone, a test recommendation.
Longevity is massive, overnight is no problem. Sillage is dangerous, because first, it’s strong, and second, it might cloud the senses of the office neighbor. The bottle is a statement; this is not for the faint-hearted, but for someone who knows what they want. When: in the evening and in winter. Who: I see the ladies among us finding it appealing; for the gentlemen, pffff, I’m not so sure.
Definitely not mass-produced, in my view, a special fragrance for special people.
