Shanghai Dicora Urban Fit 2021
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From the Curb to the Skyline
Seductive and charismatic.
Oriental fragrance notes that merge with a spicy core to become daring nuances, marking their wearers as elegant men yet also mischievous rascals. Magnetic and unfathomable, this scent envelops its wearer in a mysterious aura.
... and with that, I welcome you to another review. Apparently, this is the first longer description of a perfume from "Dicora Urban Fit"; otherwise, there are only brief statements about the scents of this brand, if any at all.
The lyrical masterpiece at the beginning is unfortunately not mine, but appears on the packaging, and even in nine other languages. Perfumes are no longer just any mixtures of fragrance oils; they now have to tell stories or suggest lifestyles. At least the fragrance notes are listed on the packaging. That way, you know at least which olfactory direction it is heading. At the bottom, "Nuvaria" is printed quite shyly. This is the actual producer of these perfumes and the parent company of other brands.
The bottle is supposed to symbolize a skyscraper in accordance with the "Urban Fit" series. How the combination of city names, colors, and fragrance pyramids works is not entirely clear to me. For "Dubai," oriental notes would fit better, while the orange national color is correct for "Amsterdam." Cynics claim that the gray color of "Shanghai" is a reference to the smog and pollution in this city. However, for the good eco-consciousness of Western consumers, batteries for climate-neutral electric cars from renowned companies are produced there.
Back to the bottle, it features the silhouette (in modern German "Skyline") of the respective city on two sides. One side is blank; it is likely the one that looks neglected towards the shelf. On the fourth side, there is the cut-out lettering of the company, which looks quite stylish and allows you to see the fill level.
Now to the scent itself. Imagine taking a walk through the woods. By a stream, whose water smells sweet, you wash your hands with olive soap. Once again, the cynics make a guest appearance and would label the slightly bitter scent as an ordinary "shower gel." But not only that, but also as "pleasing mainstream" slush. No wonder, the company behind Dicora perfumes is also a manufacturer of shampoos and shower gels.
More fragrance notes than cedarwood, olive blossom, and tonka bean are officially not present, and the list of ingredients does not provide any further insight. Everything that is declared as (perfume) does not have to be mentioned separately according to regulations. The usual suspects like coumarin, linalool, etc. are dutifully listed, just like with the other perfumes. In the end, we have a bit of Disodium EDTA (a synthetic preservative), Cinnamyl Alcohol/Cinnamon Alcohol (which is used, among other things, as an anti-aging agent), and BHT/Butylhydroxytoluene (also used in the food industry to prevent rancidity). The company boasts of using natural extracts and producing dermatologically tested, pH-neutral products. Still, it somehow leaves a bad taste for allergy sufferers.
Regarding longevity and sillage: decent average. In the colder season, the perfume performs better than in the warmer months. It is not a room-filler; it rather aligns with the motto "Business instead of Beast."
Now I hope to have inspired some readers here to test more scents from Dicora Urban Fit and share their experiences.
Thank you for your attention.
By the way, the cap is magnetic. For a perfume in this price range (currently 15 euros), that’s quite an achievement; even some high-priced competitors can't manage that.
Oriental fragrance notes that merge with a spicy core to become daring nuances, marking their wearers as elegant men yet also mischievous rascals. Magnetic and unfathomable, this scent envelops its wearer in a mysterious aura.
... and with that, I welcome you to another review. Apparently, this is the first longer description of a perfume from "Dicora Urban Fit"; otherwise, there are only brief statements about the scents of this brand, if any at all.
The lyrical masterpiece at the beginning is unfortunately not mine, but appears on the packaging, and even in nine other languages. Perfumes are no longer just any mixtures of fragrance oils; they now have to tell stories or suggest lifestyles. At least the fragrance notes are listed on the packaging. That way, you know at least which olfactory direction it is heading. At the bottom, "Nuvaria" is printed quite shyly. This is the actual producer of these perfumes and the parent company of other brands.
The bottle is supposed to symbolize a skyscraper in accordance with the "Urban Fit" series. How the combination of city names, colors, and fragrance pyramids works is not entirely clear to me. For "Dubai," oriental notes would fit better, while the orange national color is correct for "Amsterdam." Cynics claim that the gray color of "Shanghai" is a reference to the smog and pollution in this city. However, for the good eco-consciousness of Western consumers, batteries for climate-neutral electric cars from renowned companies are produced there.
Back to the bottle, it features the silhouette (in modern German "Skyline") of the respective city on two sides. One side is blank; it is likely the one that looks neglected towards the shelf. On the fourth side, there is the cut-out lettering of the company, which looks quite stylish and allows you to see the fill level.
Now to the scent itself. Imagine taking a walk through the woods. By a stream, whose water smells sweet, you wash your hands with olive soap. Once again, the cynics make a guest appearance and would label the slightly bitter scent as an ordinary "shower gel." But not only that, but also as "pleasing mainstream" slush. No wonder, the company behind Dicora perfumes is also a manufacturer of shampoos and shower gels.
More fragrance notes than cedarwood, olive blossom, and tonka bean are officially not present, and the list of ingredients does not provide any further insight. Everything that is declared as (perfume) does not have to be mentioned separately according to regulations. The usual suspects like coumarin, linalool, etc. are dutifully listed, just like with the other perfumes. In the end, we have a bit of Disodium EDTA (a synthetic preservative), Cinnamyl Alcohol/Cinnamon Alcohol (which is used, among other things, as an anti-aging agent), and BHT/Butylhydroxytoluene (also used in the food industry to prevent rancidity). The company boasts of using natural extracts and producing dermatologically tested, pH-neutral products. Still, it somehow leaves a bad taste for allergy sufferers.
Regarding longevity and sillage: decent average. In the colder season, the perfume performs better than in the warmer months. It is not a room-filler; it rather aligns with the motto "Business instead of Beast."
Now I hope to have inspired some readers here to test more scents from Dicora Urban Fit and share their experiences.
Thank you for your attention.
By the way, the cap is magnetic. For a perfume in this price range (currently 15 euros), that’s quite an achievement; even some high-priced competitors can't manage that.
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3 Comments
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I also like to give lesser-known/affordable (even "cheap") perfume brands a chance. And sometimes you can find some gems in drugstores (in my case, it was at BIPA).
Someone has to take the first step, so I’ll go into more detail. :-D