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Time Will Tell
After reading about the inspiration for the fragrance, which was supposed to capture the coasts of Corsica (also known as the perfumed island), that interplay of sea, rocks, and forests, I was eager to test the scent.
I expected a brighter or fresher Oud Mineralé with green tones. With anticipation, I held my nose to my wrist and… wait what?! A slightly sweet Christmas tree with incense?! Confused, I wrinkled my nose and initially didn’t know how to assess the situation-was it me or the fragrance? My first impression: complete thematic failure of the scent, but still positively surprised by the naturalness of the fir note, as well as the pleasant scent progression. However, I thought, this has nothing to do with an island at all, at least for now.
But then came the olfactory revelation! After several days of testing and repeated sniffing (and of course with the knowledge of the inspiration behind the fragrance), I could slowly begin to imagine the aforementioned island. Upon closer sniffing, the dominant mixture of fir, pine, incense, and sweetness has a slightly salty quality, likely caused by the citrus notes. In my mind, an image of a rock face separating sea and forest comes together. It is 6 AM in July, the waves bring a cool breeze that sweeps over the rocks. The sun begins to shine through the trees, and the mist settles. However, it is unclear whether this is taking place on real ground or a surreal dream island. But that’s exactly what makes the fragrance so special for me; it brings something artistic and magical with it.
Every time I spray the fragrance, I see exactly this scenario, and it feels calming and, strangely enough, despite the sweetness, somehow refreshing.
However, the question arises whether my surroundings have the same image in their minds when they smell the fragrance (and they surely will with such enormous longevity and sillage). I strongly doubt it, and it will probably remain a pleasantly scented Christmas tree, but so be it as long as it smells good!
I expected a brighter or fresher Oud Mineralé with green tones. With anticipation, I held my nose to my wrist and… wait what?! A slightly sweet Christmas tree with incense?! Confused, I wrinkled my nose and initially didn’t know how to assess the situation-was it me or the fragrance? My first impression: complete thematic failure of the scent, but still positively surprised by the naturalness of the fir note, as well as the pleasant scent progression. However, I thought, this has nothing to do with an island at all, at least for now.
But then came the olfactory revelation! After several days of testing and repeated sniffing (and of course with the knowledge of the inspiration behind the fragrance), I could slowly begin to imagine the aforementioned island. Upon closer sniffing, the dominant mixture of fir, pine, incense, and sweetness has a slightly salty quality, likely caused by the citrus notes. In my mind, an image of a rock face separating sea and forest comes together. It is 6 AM in July, the waves bring a cool breeze that sweeps over the rocks. The sun begins to shine through the trees, and the mist settles. However, it is unclear whether this is taking place on real ground or a surreal dream island. But that’s exactly what makes the fragrance so special for me; it brings something artistic and magical with it.
Every time I spray the fragrance, I see exactly this scenario, and it feels calming and, strangely enough, despite the sweetness, somehow refreshing.
However, the question arises whether my surroundings have the same image in their minds when they smell the fragrance (and they surely will with such enormous longevity and sillage). I strongly doubt it, and it will probably remain a pleasantly scented Christmas tree, but so be it as long as it smells good!
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@Schallhoerer ist wahrscheinlich der klassische love/hate ;-).
@Melody danke, der Seetang fehlt auf alle Fälle ja!