Anglomania Vivienne Westwood 2004
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Well, to be quite honest...
When I first heard the name Anglomania, I pictured Margaret Rutherford, belting out "Rule, Britannia" in "Murder Ahoy." I have no idea why that came to mind. I’ve worked for British and Australian companies for over 20 years, so I definitely have a great affection, yes love, for the island and its inhabitants. But with the sound of Anglomania, something else could have crossed my mind. But no, I see the delightful Miss Marple and hear Rule, Britannia. I wonder what scent she wore? Surely a floral fragrance, English Rose or English Lavender? Anyway, finally to Anglomania.
The various descriptions of Anglomania piqued my curiosity, and my nose began to itch. Since I had never encountered a fragrance by Vivienne Westwood before, I was eager to find out what kind of scent this flamboyant and confident designer had created. So I quickly checked online and ordered the unfamiliar fragrance.
The opening is spicy, sharp, and a bit musty; that’s the cardamom. I don’t like it in food, and as a fragrance ingredient, it’s a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it adds just a hint of piquant spice, and I hardly notice it. But with Anglomania, it exudes a slightly sweaty, musty note. Not so much that I say yuck, but more sensitive noses might be bothered by it. However, the mustiness disappears quite quickly; I actually smell tea, but is it green? No idea, to me it smells like Earl Grey, a black tea flavored with bergamot. Which I, just like cardamom, do not particularly appreciate. Despite these ingredients, I don’t find the scent bad so far. Now a fine powderiness complements the sharp spice, perhaps from rose and violet; I can’t identify these flowers. Later, it becomes subtly leathery and ends in a warm, sweet base.
I had imagined the scent to be more spectacular, but I find it has a certain wickedness and is distinctive. Anglomania is an extraordinary fragrance; you don’t smell something like this on every corner, definitely suited for individuals who enjoy spice and sharpness. And as sweet as many describe it here, I don’t find it so. My better half doesn’t particularly like it either; he doesn’t find it too sweet, rather too peppery.
Sillage and longevity are good to strong; Anglomania should be applied sparingly. It’s not an everyday scent, more of an evening fragrance for the colder seasons. The glass bottle is handy, I like the warm red, and the spray nozzle dispenses finely and evenly.
Conclusion: It’s hard to say; there’s a lot I don’t like about the scent, but the overall package has something, but please don’t ask me what. Well, to be quite honest, I like you my dear.
The various descriptions of Anglomania piqued my curiosity, and my nose began to itch. Since I had never encountered a fragrance by Vivienne Westwood before, I was eager to find out what kind of scent this flamboyant and confident designer had created. So I quickly checked online and ordered the unfamiliar fragrance.
The opening is spicy, sharp, and a bit musty; that’s the cardamom. I don’t like it in food, and as a fragrance ingredient, it’s a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it adds just a hint of piquant spice, and I hardly notice it. But with Anglomania, it exudes a slightly sweaty, musty note. Not so much that I say yuck, but more sensitive noses might be bothered by it. However, the mustiness disappears quite quickly; I actually smell tea, but is it green? No idea, to me it smells like Earl Grey, a black tea flavored with bergamot. Which I, just like cardamom, do not particularly appreciate. Despite these ingredients, I don’t find the scent bad so far. Now a fine powderiness complements the sharp spice, perhaps from rose and violet; I can’t identify these flowers. Later, it becomes subtly leathery and ends in a warm, sweet base.
I had imagined the scent to be more spectacular, but I find it has a certain wickedness and is distinctive. Anglomania is an extraordinary fragrance; you don’t smell something like this on every corner, definitely suited for individuals who enjoy spice and sharpness. And as sweet as many describe it here, I don’t find it so. My better half doesn’t particularly like it either; he doesn’t find it too sweet, rather too peppery.
Sillage and longevity are good to strong; Anglomania should be applied sparingly. It’s not an everyday scent, more of an evening fragrance for the colder seasons. The glass bottle is handy, I like the warm red, and the spray nozzle dispenses finely and evenly.
Conclusion: It’s hard to say; there’s a lot I don’t like about the scent, but the overall package has something, but please don’t ask me what. Well, to be quite honest, I like you my dear.
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Very pleasant and it also becomes nicely creamy.
thank you :)