Kind of Blue by Xerjoff

Kind of Blue 2012

hedonist222
08/21/2013 - 01:12 AM
7
Helpful Review
1Scent

Don't Join the Club -

Or [I]Stay Away from the Club[/I] in this case.
Opens with a soft orange blossom gripped by a very firm aldehyhde and a bit of bergamot.

Shortly jasmine and tuberose make their presence.
The tuberose is not a a voluptuous one like in Fracas or Beyond Love. It is very reminiscent of the tuberose in [I]A Travers le Miroir by Thierry Mugler[/I].

The mid notes are comprised of a floral accord, warm spices, benzoin and a mediocre amber.
At this stage there is no particular floral note standing out.
What has changed is the addition of a nondescript spice accord. Warm and glowing as opposed to perky like cardamom or pulsating clove. Very nondescript warm spices.

The mid feels very congested. Nothing stands out, nothing is shining yet there is a lot of things going on.

Its like rush hour at the train station. A lot going on but its all irrelevant.

http://www.railfanwindow.com/gallery2/d/133098-2/DSC_3540.jpg

It collapses towards the end.
The floral accord has been eradicated by a rabid aldehyde/generic dry down accord.
Smells harsh and very synthetic.

I wish I had access to a shower at work. So I can rid myself of it and spray something proper on.
4 Comments
hedonist222hedonist222 12 years ago
Flavorite, I thought omitting the notes at first was a bit frustrating. Then I thought it was fun. Sort of like a blind sample pass if you've ever been in one.

I did two of the series to be full bottle worthy:
- Ascot Moon
- Fatal Charme
FlavoriteFlavorite 12 years ago
"intentionally no notes are specified"...the nerve of these people! Thank you so much for your excellent review; this sounds like a hot mess...that they're trying to cover-up with obfuscation.
hedonist222hedonist222 12 years ago
Thank you Mia!
MiaTrostMiaTrost 12 years ago
Irrelevant bustle of rush hour at the train station - I like your descriptive style, very helpful!