Pompei Collection

Castiamanti 2019

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14.02.2021 - 08:55 AM
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Chaste lover

It's Sunday. Rest day. The sun is shining and good 0 degrees seem almost warming after the past days.
In all peace of mind I give myself on my couch to a new olfactory discovery and would like to share with you.
Not merely a new scent, but also a new house on my journey through this world that makes my Sunday so much sweeter.

About a well-known Fragrance YouTuber I came across this still quite virgin brand and was at the same time impressed by the artistic design of the bottles. Only 6 fragrances includes the portfolio plus a Discovery Set.

The olfactory project AGATHO PARFUM is dedicated to a contemporary interpretation of ointments created by master perfumer Agatho in ancient Pompeii. Natural and high quality materials are sealed with handmade and hand-painted porcelain lids in wonderful flacons.

Let's dedicate ourselves to our fragrance:

We begin with a concise spicy start. Saffron and myrtle ostensibly. Subconsciously, I had to think briefly of Portrait of a Lady at the very first test, but then it is not so spicy - a distant relative perhaps.
As soon as the spray a few seconds on the skin, we notice a dense but soft presence, which is noticeably different from many other eau de parfum concentrations and thus already draws a coherent picture regarding the underlying history of the house.
In the heart, in addition to the rose, we encounter in particular a clear, viscous and sweet honey, which - well dosed - resolutely dominates the heart, but does not displace the floral accent. A gentle combination that captivates with pleasure. And in the distance, we can detect the first wisps of incense.
Hidden deep in this creation we find vanilla, which subliminally sweet supports the honey and warming musk. Oud and amber are listed, but only create substance. Who has a hard time with oud, can therefore breathe a sigh of relief.

In my perception, overall a spicy gentle rose with radiant sweet honey and vanilla and volatile smoke.
Overall, no game-changer and yet wonderfully implemented.

Although rose oud compositions are often demonized as olfactory brown bread, CASTIAMANTI manages to serve up the perfect spread to go with it.
Thank you very much!
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