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Deceleration
Feel free to scroll down to the scent perception, I won’t hold it against you :)
When entering the depths of the niche world for the first time and also browsing on YouTube, Instagram, etc., there are several houses that you simply cannot overlook. Xerjoff, Roja, MFK, Amouage, and so on and so forth…
In my case, I wanted to understand what justifies these sometimes very “creative” price points. Regarding the quality of the raw materials, I know from my profession that there comes a point where it simply ends, and ultimately you have to pay a premium for names, marketing, exclusivity, etc.
So I ordered samples from the aforementioned houses like crazy. In a quick run-through, I inhaled all those compositions to be able to join the conversation, among other things. Expectations were met, exceeded, but also disappointed. I was particularly disappointed with Xerjoff.
Since I currently have to master the balancing act between family and professional life, I simply couldn't take the time to really engage with each of these scents and test them over hours or days or even weeks.
I also count coffee, watches, and creative design among my long-standing hobbies; (niche) perfume is still quite new to me.
Since all my other interests have been neglected for about 18 months, I thought it was unfair to give all my available attention to my new time and money thief (perfume, not the child ;)
The regular Mefisto from Casamorati was an additional bonus from a souk deal (thank you, dear Defcon) and was initially not really noticed.
At some point, however, I wore it out of whim and stamped it as “It’s okay.”
Some time later, I saw a video from LeniScents where she introduced the Gentiluomo and described it as Mefisto with a little wink.
She also mentioned that it has slight Le Male nuances, which ultimately prompted me to make a blind buy.
I love Le Male; it has always been a part of me and will remain so.
When it arrived, I sprayed it directly on my wrist and was initially disappointed, as I could hardly perceive any difference from Mefisto.
In my usual haste, I let it rest and initially left it in the cupboard.
But I just couldn't be satisfied with that.
Every day I thought to myself: “Come on, there has to be a difference!”
Every morning I sprayed it on, waited briefly, and then went under the shower disappointed.
But yesterday I had a bit of “time” to test the development for longer than 10-15 minutes. And yes, the long-awaited difference from Mefisto finally emerged….
But now to the SCENT PERCEPTION itself.
It starts off very beautifully citrusy and fresh, while initially leaving out any sweetness. Its brightness fascinates me; it is not too heavy but also not too light, simply beautifully balanced and transparent.
As it develops, I perceive bright florals and I can also clearly detect the lavender, which is very soft in my eyes and simply gives it a gentle barbershop vibe.
Yes, I can relate to shower gel associations, but they don’t bother me. On the contrary.
Slowly, a subtle sweetness comes in, making it a bit heavier, and the citrus notes fade away. A bit of cedarwood joins in and spreads the aforementioned Le Male touch together with the lavender.
In the end, a slightly soapy, fresh fougère remains with a certain sweetness/spiciness.
The longevity for me is about 6-8 hours, but it becomes quieter after 3-4 hours, while the sillage is not monstrous from the start.
By the way, I learn from this to simply give scents more time in the future and to engage with them more.
I think I made a hasty judgment about many scents, especially with Xerjoff, and I am now giving them a second chance.
Exploring the niche world should from now on be an act of deceleration for me, and Mefisto Gentiluomo should always remind me of that.
Atheistic Amen.
Finally, a few words about the price.
I purchased the scent here in the souk and paid about €170 for 98/100 ml including packaging & shipping. I think it is worth that price. However, I would not pay the €270 asked by Xerjoff.
Thank you for reading and have a successful week :)
When entering the depths of the niche world for the first time and also browsing on YouTube, Instagram, etc., there are several houses that you simply cannot overlook. Xerjoff, Roja, MFK, Amouage, and so on and so forth…
In my case, I wanted to understand what justifies these sometimes very “creative” price points. Regarding the quality of the raw materials, I know from my profession that there comes a point where it simply ends, and ultimately you have to pay a premium for names, marketing, exclusivity, etc.
So I ordered samples from the aforementioned houses like crazy. In a quick run-through, I inhaled all those compositions to be able to join the conversation, among other things. Expectations were met, exceeded, but also disappointed. I was particularly disappointed with Xerjoff.
Since I currently have to master the balancing act between family and professional life, I simply couldn't take the time to really engage with each of these scents and test them over hours or days or even weeks.
I also count coffee, watches, and creative design among my long-standing hobbies; (niche) perfume is still quite new to me.
Since all my other interests have been neglected for about 18 months, I thought it was unfair to give all my available attention to my new time and money thief (perfume, not the child ;)
The regular Mefisto from Casamorati was an additional bonus from a souk deal (thank you, dear Defcon) and was initially not really noticed.
At some point, however, I wore it out of whim and stamped it as “It’s okay.”
Some time later, I saw a video from LeniScents where she introduced the Gentiluomo and described it as Mefisto with a little wink.
She also mentioned that it has slight Le Male nuances, which ultimately prompted me to make a blind buy.
I love Le Male; it has always been a part of me and will remain so.
When it arrived, I sprayed it directly on my wrist and was initially disappointed, as I could hardly perceive any difference from Mefisto.
In my usual haste, I let it rest and initially left it in the cupboard.
But I just couldn't be satisfied with that.
Every day I thought to myself: “Come on, there has to be a difference!”
Every morning I sprayed it on, waited briefly, and then went under the shower disappointed.
But yesterday I had a bit of “time” to test the development for longer than 10-15 minutes. And yes, the long-awaited difference from Mefisto finally emerged….
But now to the SCENT PERCEPTION itself.
It starts off very beautifully citrusy and fresh, while initially leaving out any sweetness. Its brightness fascinates me; it is not too heavy but also not too light, simply beautifully balanced and transparent.
As it develops, I perceive bright florals and I can also clearly detect the lavender, which is very soft in my eyes and simply gives it a gentle barbershop vibe.
Yes, I can relate to shower gel associations, but they don’t bother me. On the contrary.
Slowly, a subtle sweetness comes in, making it a bit heavier, and the citrus notes fade away. A bit of cedarwood joins in and spreads the aforementioned Le Male touch together with the lavender.
In the end, a slightly soapy, fresh fougère remains with a certain sweetness/spiciness.
The longevity for me is about 6-8 hours, but it becomes quieter after 3-4 hours, while the sillage is not monstrous from the start.
By the way, I learn from this to simply give scents more time in the future and to engage with them more.
I think I made a hasty judgment about many scents, especially with Xerjoff, and I am now giving them a second chance.
Exploring the niche world should from now on be an act of deceleration for me, and Mefisto Gentiluomo should always remind me of that.
Atheistic Amen.
Finally, a few words about the price.
I purchased the scent here in the souk and paid about €170 for 98/100 ml including packaging & shipping. I think it is worth that price. However, I would not pay the €270 asked by Xerjoff.
Thank you for reading and have a successful week :)
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I don’t quite understand how one wouldn’t come across the fact that perfumes have a development during that process, but I think it’s great that you were able to have that experience.
I assume it must have been a similarly beautiful experience as mine with Guerlain L'Homme Ideal EdP,
when I first held a well-crafted perfume in my hands.
A scent where you can really smell a well-made development.