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Notes09/06/2021
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Color of Mood: Purple
No, the "Soprano" was not on the first place among the Xerjoff fragrances I was dying to know. But as luck would have it, I received a "Soprano" sample as a little add-on to my purchase at the perfumery where I bought the Discovery set of PMdP fragrances. Of course, I had to try it without collecting more Xerjoffs samples now, which I did - with all due respect and reverence :) And the first sniff at the test strip was a bit confusing, I must admit. First thought, "Okeeey...is that all? Is there more to come? Fruity-nice and kind of artificial - is THAT a Xerjoff scent?"
It wasn't until I sprayed Soprano on my skin and wore it for several hours that I could make out the thoroughly distinct appeal of the scent. I perceive him fruity, warm, sweet with a very light oriental touch. The pleasant sweetness is provided by the not-exactly-titled "fruit notes" (hence my confusion - I couldn't make out which fruits they were, which gave the impression of unnaturalness) as well as the floral notes, first and foremost beautiful, not too sultry rose. Warmth is provided by the leather-milk-oud combination.
The fragrance notes are so densely interwoven that, in my opinion, there is hardly a clear scent progression. The fragrance remains linear and strong throughout for me. Nevertheless, I find him quite changeable, just in a different way than a strict alternation of notes according to the scheme head-heart-base. To my subjective sensibilities, this changeability manifests itself in the scent sometimes seeming more fruity, sometimes more leathery, sometimes more rosy, and then again more fruity, sometimes more oudy, and then again more milky-leathery as the day progresses. These small jumps - like the images in a kaleidoscope - make for me the charm of this perfume.
The longevity of the scent on my skin, however, is not as strong as most reviewers here. After 8 hours, it's pretty much gone. The projection and sillage are also good, but not over the top. However, it could be that this is due to the spray power of the sample.
What is my overall impression of the fragrance? Well, instead of artificial, I would now choose the word artificial. The fragrance is "made" but "finely made", as well as one dresses up for a concert visit or a christening. This is a thoroughly attractive feminine sweet-warm elegant fragrance, but it doesn't suit me or my sense of self. The fact that it is nevertheless - justifiably - liked and appreciated by many is absolutely understandable to me. Just like the color violet - beautiful, expressive, but does not fit everyone:)
It wasn't until I sprayed Soprano on my skin and wore it for several hours that I could make out the thoroughly distinct appeal of the scent. I perceive him fruity, warm, sweet with a very light oriental touch. The pleasant sweetness is provided by the not-exactly-titled "fruit notes" (hence my confusion - I couldn't make out which fruits they were, which gave the impression of unnaturalness) as well as the floral notes, first and foremost beautiful, not too sultry rose. Warmth is provided by the leather-milk-oud combination.
The fragrance notes are so densely interwoven that, in my opinion, there is hardly a clear scent progression. The fragrance remains linear and strong throughout for me. Nevertheless, I find him quite changeable, just in a different way than a strict alternation of notes according to the scheme head-heart-base. To my subjective sensibilities, this changeability manifests itself in the scent sometimes seeming more fruity, sometimes more leathery, sometimes more rosy, and then again more fruity, sometimes more oudy, and then again more milky-leathery as the day progresses. These small jumps - like the images in a kaleidoscope - make for me the charm of this perfume.
The longevity of the scent on my skin, however, is not as strong as most reviewers here. After 8 hours, it's pretty much gone. The projection and sillage are also good, but not over the top. However, it could be that this is due to the spray power of the sample.
What is my overall impression of the fragrance? Well, instead of artificial, I would now choose the word artificial. The fragrance is "made" but "finely made", as well as one dresses up for a concert visit or a christening. This is a thoroughly attractive feminine sweet-warm elegant fragrance, but it doesn't suit me or my sense of self. The fact that it is nevertheless - justifiably - liked and appreciated by many is absolutely understandable to me. Just like the color violet - beautiful, expressive, but does not fit everyone:)
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