Sublime

Aura Sublime

Aura Perfume / Bijon 2015

Many of us have probably thought about launching our own fragrance. Since most of us (objectively) lack the know-how to compose such a project (although there are thousands of self-proclaimed perfumery talents slumbering here), you need a person who can really do it. If I ever wanted to realize such a project, Cécile Zarokian would be my first choice! A glance at the lady's fragrance CV reveals that she knows exactly what she's doing. Someone who has worked for houses like Amouage, Nishane and Xerjoff simply has to "have it" .... I'm assuming. And: Whether or not the Parfumo ratings prove infinite relevance, it is remarkable that you hardly ever discover a fragrance that has been rated poorly by fans.
Sublime is of course also such a fragrance. If I just look at the ingredients, it doesn't seem that exciting at first. But...the important thing is what "comes out at the end" (famous quote from a well-known person ;-))
As soon as I tested it, I knew that something extraordinary would be created here in the next few hours. I only really notice clear citrus accords at the beginning. I can't detect a lemon tart from the bottle (as with Lemon Tart or Bake), it's not "sticky" enough for me. After a short time, a carpet of sweet spices spreads out. I imagine I can even detect some sweet pipe tobacco (although it's not in the description). The freshness disappears almost completely after a few hours and what remains is a shallow veil of balsamic-creamy spiciness under a slightly cinnamony-vanilla olfactory bell.... is the only way I can describe it, but I think it's the most understandable. I don't know of any other fragrance that evokes these impressions in me. In this respect, this fragrance - despite its humility and sensitive passivity - is something very special. By the way....The shelf life is a good 7 hours...
In short: Cécile, please continue to give us these experiences!