Antheia Centauri Perfumes 2021
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Pagan goddesses, fairy dust and Midsummer night's dream
Not in step with any trend, but also not reminiscent of any vintages, Antheia is a world in itself, timeless. I am surprised it's not talked about more - it truly is unique, and in my opinion, underrated.
I get a blast of fresh, fruity notes in the opening, but they're airy instead of juicy, like pollen falling from wings of fairies. Then florals: violets and iris (orris butter?) come forward, rounded by soft base notes. I love the earthy and slightly musky (animalic) aspect which prevents it from veering into clean and soapy territory - it's a garden alright, but it's wild and not ruled by any gardener. Mischievous, like Puck.
In general, it has this magical, suspended-in-time and Shakespearean "Midsummer night's dream" quality about it. Pre-Raphaelite paintings of cherubs and goddesses come to mind as well.
Longevity is average to low on skin, and average on clothes - but it's fleeting nature is in step with its whole essence - dream-like and otherworldly. This characteristic (and not at all the notes) remind me of "Lady Rose Lion (Monkey Unicorn)" by 4160 Tuesdays - also unique, otherworldly and strange (in a great way!).
All in all, it is one of those fragrances you wear for yourself, not for others. It will dazzle your senses and take you away to a magical garden - for a while - but all spells must come to an end eventually...
I get a blast of fresh, fruity notes in the opening, but they're airy instead of juicy, like pollen falling from wings of fairies. Then florals: violets and iris (orris butter?) come forward, rounded by soft base notes. I love the earthy and slightly musky (animalic) aspect which prevents it from veering into clean and soapy territory - it's a garden alright, but it's wild and not ruled by any gardener. Mischievous, like Puck.
In general, it has this magical, suspended-in-time and Shakespearean "Midsummer night's dream" quality about it. Pre-Raphaelite paintings of cherubs and goddesses come to mind as well.
Longevity is average to low on skin, and average on clothes - but it's fleeting nature is in step with its whole essence - dream-like and otherworldly. This characteristic (and not at all the notes) remind me of "Lady Rose Lion (Monkey Unicorn)" by 4160 Tuesdays - also unique, otherworldly and strange (in a great way!).
All in all, it is one of those fragrances you wear for yourself, not for others. It will dazzle your senses and take you away to a magical garden - for a while - but all spells must come to an end eventually...
Nushka
