It's time. Comeback? No, after half a year I have to put a little something on paper. A little digression: as a student and later as an apprentice, I earned some extra money by writing blogs, reviews for music albums, and concerts. In retrospect, that was quite nice. Since then, I have to write something here and there. Especially since further samples keep finding their way to me without me forcing it, quite the opposite!
One creation now comes from Havenhollow. Here it applies: once it's gone, it's gone. A bit contrary to myself, as I just notice. Hearthmoor begins with wood smoke and the characteristic American wood note. Intense, slightly sweet-spicy, aromatic-woody, moderately dry. I used to always associate this with hickory; here it is the blend of spices like allspice, cumin, and various woods.
Virginia cedar, incense cedar, Nootka; these are all well-known American woods. All aromatic, almost like walnut in combination, just without the earthy nuance. Curiously, I am wearing Colorado from 2023 by American Perfumer today. The parallels are striking, however, Hearthmoor is more intense. Also related is Gristmill by Pineward, which feels sweeter and fuller, thus more charged.
A leisurely stroll through American forests, sunbeams breaking through the treetops, light flooding clearings. Atmospheric aromatics, balsamic-resinous woods are carried by Pacific Northwesterlies. Oregon: salty-woody notes in various facets flow through the olfactory receptors. Trees that are most likely encountered here and are otherwise native to completely different places evoke impressions. Strolling, unhurried and soothing hours are spent.
It was time, but I too am off again for now. Even though I didn't wander in Oregon's forests in the last few months, my absence was soothing and unhurried. So: off we go! Otherwise, I'll read the statements as long as I continue to receive samples consistently.
Exactly: Fragrance compositions are a utopian space where notes come together that would never meet in nature. And where their meeting can create unexpected magic. It almost echoes Lautréamont's image of the umbrella and the sewing machine - even if here it’s "just" different woods from various parts of the world.
Names and descriptions of scents from this brand sound as enchanting as your review. However, they are definitely beyond my budget. Thanks for sharing! :)
Yes, that's how it is with absence; it can definitely be refreshing. And there's no need to turn it into a dogma. Especially not when Chizza gives it an 8; that means something. However, I've come to realize that most American wood and forest scents don't match my taste. Still, I really enjoyed reading your detailed, vibrant review! And the names... "Hearthmoor" and "Havenhollow," they sound like place names from Tolkien or Harry Potter! ;-)
Havenhollow hasn't crossed my path yet.
Colorado, there was something about that. 🤔 I didn't like Gristmill back then. Anyway.
I think life without a community isn't so bad after all.
May the samples keep pouring in. :-)
You should try "White Cedar." 🤭
I hope you get enough samples. 😊
Colorado, there was something about that. 🤔 I didn't like Gristmill back then. Anyway.
I think life without a community isn't so bad after all.
May the samples keep pouring in. :-)
You should try "White Cedar." 🤭