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CDMX Magic
I am an extremely sentimental creature to my core, which likely plays a part in my perfume collecting. My wife and I recently went on a long overdue honeymoon to Mexico, and I wanted a very special scent to commemorate the trip. Xinu met all of my expectations from a boutique, olfactory, and experiential perspective.
The shop in Roma Norte is stunning, and worth a visit even if you're not planning on buying anything. Gorgeous, natural materials surrounded by verdant flora make it feel almost spa-like and reverential.
Of all the offerings I sniffed, I came back to the first scent, Aguamadera. Appropriately, it's a tribute to agave, opening with a zesty lime and sea salt before settling into a slightly sharp yet mellow woody dry down. The fragrance is also a perfect representation of the visual shop experience: green, wood, meandering, circular, perfectly imperfect as nature always is.
It's bright and intriguing, much like my curious wanderings through the city. Initially potent upon first spray, Aguamadera dries down to an intriguing guaiac and cedar combo that still retains the lime's piquant nature.
Longevity is just fine. I personally wouldn't want it to be much stronger or longer lasting, especially considering the hot and humid weather of it's origin.
The bottle itself is one of the most beautiful in my collection. The brand encourages reuse, whether as a bud or propagation vase, incense holder, etc. While I don't wish to run through the perfume quickly, I look forward to keeping and reusing this bottle as a perfect memento from an incredible trip.
The shop in Roma Norte is stunning, and worth a visit even if you're not planning on buying anything. Gorgeous, natural materials surrounded by verdant flora make it feel almost spa-like and reverential.
Of all the offerings I sniffed, I came back to the first scent, Aguamadera. Appropriately, it's a tribute to agave, opening with a zesty lime and sea salt before settling into a slightly sharp yet mellow woody dry down. The fragrance is also a perfect representation of the visual shop experience: green, wood, meandering, circular, perfectly imperfect as nature always is.
It's bright and intriguing, much like my curious wanderings through the city. Initially potent upon first spray, Aguamadera dries down to an intriguing guaiac and cedar combo that still retains the lime's piquant nature.
Longevity is just fine. I personally wouldn't want it to be much stronger or longer lasting, especially considering the hot and humid weather of it's origin.
The bottle itself is one of the most beautiful in my collection. The brand encourages reuse, whether as a bud or propagation vase, incense holder, etc. While I don't wish to run through the perfume quickly, I look forward to keeping and reusing this bottle as a perfect memento from an incredible trip.