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Island Breeze 2015

8.4 / 10 19 Ratings
A popular limited perfume by Sabai-arom for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is gourmand-sweet. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Gourmand
Sweet
Resinous
Spicy
Fruity

Fragrance Notes

AmarettoAmaretto CherryCherry Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute AmberAmber Bourbon vanillaBourbon vanilla Siam benzoinSiam benzoin Borneo oud resinBorneo oud resin Bulgarian rose absoluteBulgarian rose absolute CaramelCaramel Ceylonese cinnamonCeylonese cinnamon Iranian saffronIranian saffron Italian blood orangeItalian blood orange Red irisRed iris StrawberryStrawberry MepthuraxMepthurax

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Scent
8.419 Ratings
Longevity
7.618 Ratings
Sillage
7.718 Ratings
Bottle
8.218 Ratings
Value for money
8.516 Ratings
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The fragrance was part of the collection Privee Line.

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Halolo

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From Taxi Plates, Discord Exclusives, and a Sweet-Gourmand Side of Frederic's ;-)
Nebiru's first sweet-gourmand fragrance and winter special is here! With "Sugarwood | Nebiru Parfvms," Frederic is taking new paths, similar to his first chypre "Antique | Nebiru Parfvms," and this one is again a successful start into new territory!

• Spraying:
The Sugarwood kicks off with a true "slap" of amaretto, almond, bubble-gum cherry, vanilla peaks, and a hefty dose of tonka bean. The scent is a real showstopper - sillage is definitely present!

• After 15 minutes:
The squeaky cherry synthetic calms down, becoming spicier, even slightly "nose-tingling." The alcohol spice comes through now, accompanied by a (still?) subtle rose and strawberry.

• After 30 minutes:
I am somewhat surprised: The (synthetic) cherry, which was completely on steroids just 30 minutes ago, actually had a brief but intense appearance. The cherry has become significantly more subdued, no longer taking center stage. In fact, it is primarily the spice of the alcohol, which is moving forward with clove or nutmeg?! The whole thing is enveloped in vanilla. The tonka bean is now really kicking in. It will also be omnipresent as we go on.

• After 1.5 hours:
Little change - everything has just become a bit "paler" in the last hour.
Alcohol recedes, everything becomes sweeter, creamier, and fluffier.

• After 2.5 hours:
dry-dusty spice, slight sweetness, and warm ambry. The cherry synthetic is now only subtly in the background. Especially between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, it has, in my opinion, the most beautiful DNA and exudes a lovely "fruity winter" charm.

• After 3.25 hours:
Longevity has significantly decreased. Sillage is now very close to the body. It is still shining brightly on clothing, but has faded on the skin. Sugarwood is now an airy cherry jam with a hint of spice and rounded off by ambry tonka bean.

• After 5 hours:
The cherry is now just a faint breeze on a fading tonka bean bed. One suspects that "closing time" is approaching, or it could be very close to the skin.

• After 7 hours:
As suspected after 5 hours, it has been "finito" for about 30-45 minutes. Everything has just become paler. A calm drydown can still reveal a sweet, vanilla-amber cherry breeze on the skin.

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Conclusion:
Completely new tones from the house of Nebiru Parfvms!
Yes - the typical Nebiru DNA is harder to recognize here.
Yes - the cherry is more synthetic, but that's just how it is scientifically.
Yes - one gets slight associations with the Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum line :D

Although I am not a huge gourmand fan, I enjoyed the Sugarwood. The Christmas special release exclusively for Discord members is a no-brainer at €130 for 30ml.
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A Fragrance for Christmas Eve…
When I learned that Nebiru was launching Gourmands, I was honestly taken aback at first. For me, Nebiru represents a fragrance house that focuses on the highest quality and offers beautiful complexity. My anticipation was huge, but I never expected this fragrance to blow me away like it did.

Right from the very first spray, it starts with a perfect cherry and reminds me of the EMEUKAL cherry candies from the pharmacy, only ten times more intense, warmer, and rounder. It’s as if you’re smelling a cherry that is not too sweet and not artificial at all, but perfectly balanced and incredibly well done.

As the Sugarwood develops, a beautiful amaretto note slowly joins in. The cherry remains in the foreground, but the amaretto beautifully rounds everything off. Shortly after, festive spices come into play: a hint of cinnamon, some creamy vanilla, and a gentle caramel note.

And then the drydown, where it gets really warm. Tonka bean and benzoin lay down like a soft, soothing layer on the skin.

For me personally, Sugarwood is the most beautiful fragrance from the house of Nebiru. I am completely in love with Sugarwood.

For me, it’s clearly an 11 out of 10.
Definitely my fragrance for Christmas Eve.
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Amaretto Cherry BAM
Strawberry joins in
Jammy - not sticky
Sweet gourmand in beautiful balance
Lightly sparkling spicy
Classy
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For me, the most beautiful of the three from the Winter Wonder Edition.
Amaretto, cherry, strawberry, and vanilla in perfect harmony.
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Squeaky synth cherries on a woody, sweet, spicy base. Faded relatively quickly for me.
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My dear Frederic, I know Gourmand isn't your thing, but you've nailed it, so I hope to see more of this!!!
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Amaretto, cherry, vanilla, and tonka are all clearly detectable. The scent is quite noticeable despite its relatively short longevity. Not extraordinary.
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Sweet, warm, and a bit cheeky. Like a winter dessert served on wood: playful, cozy, and perfect for cold days.
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Just like with "Hiver Miel | Nebiru Parfvms," the good gentleman still hasn't mastered gourmands. It was a good attempt, though!
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