Top Notes 
Civet
Cucumber
Violet
Vetiver absolute
Black tea
Heart Notes 
Indian oud
Cambodian oud
Rose absolute
Base Notes 
Laotian oud
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10
An Animalistic Portrayal of Wild Violets
I recently met Rajesh at an artisanal fair in London, where he straightforwardly described Violet Animale as a deliberate exercise in balancing civet "poopiness" with the elegance of violet. In my book, he’s succeeded brilliantly.
If you’re a fan of Portrayal Man, you’ll recognize the violet-vetiver spine here immediately. However, where Portrayal stays relatively (and arrogantly) simple, Faizal's work goes down a far more complex rabbit hole... or rather, civet hole? It’s essentially "Animal Portrayal", taking that familiar violet core and layering it with the leathery tannins of black tea, a touch of rose, and a fairly potent trio of real ouds (Cambodi, Hindi, and Laotian).
The addition of cucumber in the top notes creates an almost "alien floral" accent that provides necessary coolness against the heavier base.
If you're interested in Violet Animale, you can safely ignore the usual faint-hearted reviews complaining about the animalics and extreme manure. Yes, there is an initial substantial "skanky" component, but it’s an indicator of the quality of the raw materials rather than a lack of refinement.
For those who are well-versed in artisanal perfumery, it isn't offensive... it’s the friction that makes the scent work, contrasting with the tea and floral aspects.
Performance follows the typical artisanal trajectory of heavier blends: it projects with substance for the first hour before settling into a dense hum that clings to the skin for a solid 8+ hours.
I often ignore the presentation aspect, but I think here it deserves a shout-out, as it distinguishes itself from other young artisanal brands: heavy glass bottle, uber heavy metal cap, and a top-notch sprayer.
Well done, Faizal! I’ve already got my eye on VerdiGris next.
If you’re a fan of Portrayal Man, you’ll recognize the violet-vetiver spine here immediately. However, where Portrayal stays relatively (and arrogantly) simple, Faizal's work goes down a far more complex rabbit hole... or rather, civet hole? It’s essentially "Animal Portrayal", taking that familiar violet core and layering it with the leathery tannins of black tea, a touch of rose, and a fairly potent trio of real ouds (Cambodi, Hindi, and Laotian).
The addition of cucumber in the top notes creates an almost "alien floral" accent that provides necessary coolness against the heavier base.
If you're interested in Violet Animale, you can safely ignore the usual faint-hearted reviews complaining about the animalics and extreme manure. Yes, there is an initial substantial "skanky" component, but it’s an indicator of the quality of the raw materials rather than a lack of refinement.
For those who are well-versed in artisanal perfumery, it isn't offensive... it’s the friction that makes the scent work, contrasting with the tea and floral aspects.
Performance follows the typical artisanal trajectory of heavier blends: it projects with substance for the first hour before settling into a dense hum that clings to the skin for a solid 8+ hours.
I often ignore the presentation aspect, but I think here it deserves a shout-out, as it distinguishes itself from other young artisanal brands: heavy glass bottle, uber heavy metal cap, and a top-notch sprayer.
Well done, Faizal! I’ve already got my eye on VerdiGris next.
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