Tamuz Breath Ishtara 2023

Isn't it said that the best is saved for last? Unfortunately not here. Finally, an uninspired mix of diffuse flowers, light woods and a certain basic sweetness (without being overly sweet). The advertised exotic woods are not apparent to me and although I read labdanum in the pyramid, I miss it in the fragrance. Common mainstream, which doesn't hurt, but is also a long way from fragrance enjoyment.

*****

And that was it, my journey into the world of Ishtara.
21 fragrances rated on average with a 6 - not an overly exhilarating score.
Apart from a very few "highlights", absolutely nothing that will stay in my memory in terms of fragrance.
This of course raises questions. Especially the question of why? I think that I simply don't belong to the target group of the house, which is strongly oriented towards the current mainstream. Many younger fragrance noses will probably feel quite differently about what often bothered me. And before any nasty criticism comes my way: I didn't mean that in a nasty or derogatory way. However, I think that a certain "synthetic habituation" has now set in, which seems quite normal for many people. But that's also just a limp attempt at an explanation. As always, everyone should and must form their own opinion.

** If anyone is interested in the complete set (but only completely or not at all), please let me know! **