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the mandrake of Café Winuwuk
The readable comment of Stanze about the fragrance sister "Mandragore" reminded me of two things:
to my bottling "Mandragore Pourpre" and my old mandrake.
The filling I found quite fast in all my samples; the mandrake made it more difficult for me.
With patience I discovered her in a place where I hadn't suspected her: she had probably moved there because of the complex building and painting work.
Now "mandrake" is only the upper piece of a former whole: a long neck with head, which is provided with a hippopotamus-like nose and carries a tuft of fire-red hair. (The nose resembles that of a hippopotamus - that's right!)
The other half: two "legs" were broken off at some point and probably lost later.
Annoying, because mandrake should not only be treated well, but should also be kept better if you have it.
The red "mop of hair" can be seen for many hours in different handbags.
I still remember that my mother bought this mandrake for me many years ago in the "Café Winuwuk" above Bad Harzburg.
The very bizarre building with the corresponding round "Sonnenhof" (here art exhibitions take place) is located above the city of Bad Harzburg, in the so-called "Elfeneck", an area between Breitenberg and Elfenstein. (There live also the not exactly poor Bad Harzburger!)
The property on the edge of the forest was acquired by a community of artists and art lovers, including the biscuit maker Bahlsen, who was one of them at the time.
Details can be found on the website of Café Winuwuk; a visit there is really worthwhile.
A coffee or tea break in the rustic café or on the terrace has its own charm!
Anyway, from there, more precisely from the "Sonnenhof" the complete mandrake came to me and now lies next to the mini atomizer "Mandragor Pourpre" by Annick Goutal.
Here I encounter a very spicy scent that opens with the distinct aroma of star anise.
Unfortunately, contrary to the impressions of other perfumers, I cannot discover mint.
It's as clearly star anise as our existing mutual dislike!
But here the edges and corners are skilfully sanded by bergamot and a deliciously spicy rosemary (my balcony is full of it!): star anise adapts!
The dark purple floral splendour of the vanilla-like warm-scented heliotrope blends harmoniously with this entrée before black pepper is generously added.
A fresh, possibly even slightly pungent wort is thus created.
Patchouli, with its gentle sensual rays and very generously dosed, probably medium dark incense, complete an interesting fragrance composition.
Originally I expected a sweet creation, but I don't know why!
So Stanzes comment made me want to test this Annick Goutal fragrance for me: I have not regretted it!
The durability is in the range of the well-known A.G.-fragrances; the fragrance course of "Mandragore Pourpre" is noticeable quite long; the individual fragrances are still well recognizable even after some time.
However, they slowly become finer: a delicate spicy touch surrounds me at the end!
The well-known, so beautifully feminine bottle also goes very well with this fragrance.
So "Mandragore Pourpre" might even be a candidate for my collection; I will keep it in my memory and on my watchlist in any case.
It's because he helped find the good piece Mandrake.
Who knows what this is still good for ...
to my bottling "Mandragore Pourpre" and my old mandrake.
The filling I found quite fast in all my samples; the mandrake made it more difficult for me.
With patience I discovered her in a place where I hadn't suspected her: she had probably moved there because of the complex building and painting work.
Now "mandrake" is only the upper piece of a former whole: a long neck with head, which is provided with a hippopotamus-like nose and carries a tuft of fire-red hair. (The nose resembles that of a hippopotamus - that's right!)
The other half: two "legs" were broken off at some point and probably lost later.
Annoying, because mandrake should not only be treated well, but should also be kept better if you have it.
The red "mop of hair" can be seen for many hours in different handbags.
I still remember that my mother bought this mandrake for me many years ago in the "Café Winuwuk" above Bad Harzburg.
The very bizarre building with the corresponding round "Sonnenhof" (here art exhibitions take place) is located above the city of Bad Harzburg, in the so-called "Elfeneck", an area between Breitenberg and Elfenstein. (There live also the not exactly poor Bad Harzburger!)
The property on the edge of the forest was acquired by a community of artists and art lovers, including the biscuit maker Bahlsen, who was one of them at the time.
Details can be found on the website of Café Winuwuk; a visit there is really worthwhile.
A coffee or tea break in the rustic café or on the terrace has its own charm!
Anyway, from there, more precisely from the "Sonnenhof" the complete mandrake came to me and now lies next to the mini atomizer "Mandragor Pourpre" by Annick Goutal.
Here I encounter a very spicy scent that opens with the distinct aroma of star anise.
Unfortunately, contrary to the impressions of other perfumers, I cannot discover mint.
It's as clearly star anise as our existing mutual dislike!
But here the edges and corners are skilfully sanded by bergamot and a deliciously spicy rosemary (my balcony is full of it!): star anise adapts!
The dark purple floral splendour of the vanilla-like warm-scented heliotrope blends harmoniously with this entrée before black pepper is generously added.
A fresh, possibly even slightly pungent wort is thus created.
Patchouli, with its gentle sensual rays and very generously dosed, probably medium dark incense, complete an interesting fragrance composition.
Originally I expected a sweet creation, but I don't know why!
So Stanzes comment made me want to test this Annick Goutal fragrance for me: I have not regretted it!
The durability is in the range of the well-known A.G.-fragrances; the fragrance course of "Mandragore Pourpre" is noticeable quite long; the individual fragrances are still well recognizable even after some time.
However, they slowly become finer: a delicate spicy touch surrounds me at the end!
The well-known, so beautifully feminine bottle also goes very well with this fragrance.
So "Mandragore Pourpre" might even be a candidate for my collection; I will keep it in my memory and on my watchlist in any case.
It's because he helped find the good piece Mandrake.
Who knows what this is still good for ...
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