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12/16/2023
Elysium
817 Reviews
Elysium
2
A Primal And Refined Experience
In Jazz music, improvisation (which is by definition free from styles, like freestyle) is a key element and this is certainly one of the “trademarks” of Freestyle. This is because, in fact, in Freestyle you should work on accents, phase shifts, dissonances, assonances and many other aspects concerning syncopation, as in so-called “improvised” music. There are many of these concepts in LTH/02 Freestyle, as many of the notes that seem dissonant, blend and fuse gracefully to release a divine sound.
In LHT/02 Freestyle, the main note that conducts the orchestra is leather, as in the other fragrances of the Ingredients Stories LTH collection, refined and gentle, supported by some elements of the orchestra that stand out a bit from the chorus, such as the spicy note of pepper and the smoked one of incense. Open citrus, spicy. Bergamot and pepper are dominant; the pepper is vivid, tart and freshly ground, with bitter undertones of spicy orange and powdery bergamot. Instead, the frankincense and leather are silent, sleeping peacefully in the background. An aromatic and peppery start, which shows no trace of a leathery accord. In the first moments, Freestyle seems like a fresh and aromatic everyday perfume, reminiscent of nature, green landscapes, forests and woods. You might also pick up a vegetal and green undertone, probably accentuated by the vetiver. However, Leather Freestyle needs time to warm up and reveal its genuine nature.
In less than a few minutes, a creamy, powdery, luscious white chocolate aroma rises from my warm skin. I have no idea what could cause such a pleasant aroma. A thick and crisp white chocolate tablet stuffed with pepper. Perhaps the base’s refined patchouli, waxy frankincense, molecular cashmeran and ambrofix could be the source of a cocoa-like smell. The fact is that this unexpected facet is so fascinating, enveloping, and pleasant. It happens all the times I reapply it, so it is not just an illusion. Slowly, a very pleasant resinous, polished, and smoky olibanum blooms and reveals all its sacred beauty. It is a clean resinous quality and there are no influences of clerical or ecclesiastical aspects, but a mineral and mossy atmosphere. So calming and feels unusually clean. The powdery chocolate nuance is now tamed, while a burnt woodiness takes place, courtesy of guaiac wood. There’s a sort of greenness coming from the vetiver, with earthy and musky vibes. I seem to detect mineral tips here and there, clean and salty, which I bet are released by the expensive ambrofix, so woody and amber. Mineral and ozonic like the first drops of summer rain after a long period of drought. This intermediate phase lasts a few hours, and the aroma does not change much. Two different kinds of wood at this stage, as guaiac wood offers a dark, sticky tar-like vibe tempered by creamy, vanilla cashmeran wood.
There are both dry and wet aspects. Is that all there is to it, you might be wondering? No, there is much more, because the fragrance takes a new direction at the end. This is the time to show the timid leathery facet of this Leather Freestyle. Do not expect raw or animal leather, because there is no hint of dye or shoe polish. This is a smoky suede, like a reindeer jacket that has been sitting near a campfire for a while. Cistus labdanum is responsible for the mild leathery accord. There is no saffron or birch wood here. After nearly four hours, the vanilla blends with the thick olibanum still vivid. This duo has a vibe that reminds me of Supreme Vanilla, that sweet popcorn-like aroma. Creamy and milky cashmeran, salty ambergris, and smoky vanilla are what remain stuck to the skin and clothes. Two days after, a smoky and earthy leathery trail oozes from the blotter.
Freestyle is an intimate suede, a pure and uncontaminated velvety leather, which does not scream and does not want to be the protagonist. It doesn’t need to announce itself from afar. You must get close to it to discover all its faces and beauty. If the sillage is moderate and soon tends to approach the skin, longevity is above average. At first glance, it doesn’t smell like anything else remotely close to it. This is why I decided to buy this one among the three, even though LTH/01 and LTH/03 are more heavy on the leather note. I think it is suitable for the colder days and evenings of late autumn and winter, not screaming, not obnoxious, and great for leisure and work. Ultimately, a smoky, leathery fragrance characterized by a sparkle of leather that intertwines perfectly with the richness of incense.
I'm formulating my impression on a bottle I've owned since December 2023 (BC 33270)
-Elysium
In LHT/02 Freestyle, the main note that conducts the orchestra is leather, as in the other fragrances of the Ingredients Stories LTH collection, refined and gentle, supported by some elements of the orchestra that stand out a bit from the chorus, such as the spicy note of pepper and the smoked one of incense. Open citrus, spicy. Bergamot and pepper are dominant; the pepper is vivid, tart and freshly ground, with bitter undertones of spicy orange and powdery bergamot. Instead, the frankincense and leather are silent, sleeping peacefully in the background. An aromatic and peppery start, which shows no trace of a leathery accord. In the first moments, Freestyle seems like a fresh and aromatic everyday perfume, reminiscent of nature, green landscapes, forests and woods. You might also pick up a vegetal and green undertone, probably accentuated by the vetiver. However, Leather Freestyle needs time to warm up and reveal its genuine nature.
In less than a few minutes, a creamy, powdery, luscious white chocolate aroma rises from my warm skin. I have no idea what could cause such a pleasant aroma. A thick and crisp white chocolate tablet stuffed with pepper. Perhaps the base’s refined patchouli, waxy frankincense, molecular cashmeran and ambrofix could be the source of a cocoa-like smell. The fact is that this unexpected facet is so fascinating, enveloping, and pleasant. It happens all the times I reapply it, so it is not just an illusion. Slowly, a very pleasant resinous, polished, and smoky olibanum blooms and reveals all its sacred beauty. It is a clean resinous quality and there are no influences of clerical or ecclesiastical aspects, but a mineral and mossy atmosphere. So calming and feels unusually clean. The powdery chocolate nuance is now tamed, while a burnt woodiness takes place, courtesy of guaiac wood. There’s a sort of greenness coming from the vetiver, with earthy and musky vibes. I seem to detect mineral tips here and there, clean and salty, which I bet are released by the expensive ambrofix, so woody and amber. Mineral and ozonic like the first drops of summer rain after a long period of drought. This intermediate phase lasts a few hours, and the aroma does not change much. Two different kinds of wood at this stage, as guaiac wood offers a dark, sticky tar-like vibe tempered by creamy, vanilla cashmeran wood.
There are both dry and wet aspects. Is that all there is to it, you might be wondering? No, there is much more, because the fragrance takes a new direction at the end. This is the time to show the timid leathery facet of this Leather Freestyle. Do not expect raw or animal leather, because there is no hint of dye or shoe polish. This is a smoky suede, like a reindeer jacket that has been sitting near a campfire for a while. Cistus labdanum is responsible for the mild leathery accord. There is no saffron or birch wood here. After nearly four hours, the vanilla blends with the thick olibanum still vivid. This duo has a vibe that reminds me of Supreme Vanilla, that sweet popcorn-like aroma. Creamy and milky cashmeran, salty ambergris, and smoky vanilla are what remain stuck to the skin and clothes. Two days after, a smoky and earthy leathery trail oozes from the blotter.
Freestyle is an intimate suede, a pure and uncontaminated velvety leather, which does not scream and does not want to be the protagonist. It doesn’t need to announce itself from afar. You must get close to it to discover all its faces and beauty. If the sillage is moderate and soon tends to approach the skin, longevity is above average. At first glance, it doesn’t smell like anything else remotely close to it. This is why I decided to buy this one among the three, even though LTH/01 and LTH/03 are more heavy on the leather note. I think it is suitable for the colder days and evenings of late autumn and winter, not screaming, not obnoxious, and great for leisure and work. Ultimately, a smoky, leathery fragrance characterized by a sparkle of leather that intertwines perfectly with the richness of incense.
I'm formulating my impression on a bottle I've owned since December 2023 (BC 33270)
-Elysium
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