Crete labdanum
Ambergris
Lavender
Musk
Vanilla
Saffron
Wine
Woody notes
Iris
Amber
Patchouli
Tonka bean
Annebertran
19 Reviews
Annebertran
2
unique, evocative composition
On opening, I smell a beautiful fougère accord, with lavender and a camphorous touch like other reviewers have pointed out. I enjoy the way it acts as a prologue for the rest of the notes, as this is quite a complex composition and it takes a little while to appreciate all its facets. It's sharp but enjoyable, and elegant. The fresh, cool cleanness of the opening guides one's journey through the rest of the fragrance: even though it takes a backseat, it's still there as a point of reference.
After the opening, a fruity wine is immediately apparent. It's less acidic than smelling actual wine would be, as it seems like this accord emphasises fruitiness. It's almost like fruit pulp after it has been fermenting, but it's not unpleasant at all. It's a very rich accord, and it brings to mind a wine that has been homemade instead of refined. Wine that, to go back to the setting for the scent, will definitely need to be diluted with water before drinking.
Somewhere along this blooming of the wine note, a more delicate iris airiness appears as well. It adds extra dimension to the herbal opening and keeps the wine note from falling into gourmand territory. It's not as prominent, but it's there and it balances everything out so beautifully. Afterwards, I cannot distinguish individual accords so much as getting a sense that everything is settling into a deep and resinous base. The woody notes, amber and labdanum give the composition a depth that is very enjoyable and gives the whole thing gravitas, and the tonka and vanilla (and probably the patchouli) add warmth and presence.
This is way more complex than anything I could have ever imagined if you asked me to imagine the scent of an ancient symposium. I love that it offers a very specific take on this element of ancient Greek culture, and lays the scene so perfectly, we can imagine we're there with Kalotinis himself, reclining on the velvet. It's a very unique, fascinating and creative scent, while still being wearable. Would recommend to anyone interested in scents and notes that have traditionally been classed as masculine, and who might want to see what original things can be done with those conventions.
After the opening, a fruity wine is immediately apparent. It's less acidic than smelling actual wine would be, as it seems like this accord emphasises fruitiness. It's almost like fruit pulp after it has been fermenting, but it's not unpleasant at all. It's a very rich accord, and it brings to mind a wine that has been homemade instead of refined. Wine that, to go back to the setting for the scent, will definitely need to be diluted with water before drinking.
Somewhere along this blooming of the wine note, a more delicate iris airiness appears as well. It adds extra dimension to the herbal opening and keeps the wine note from falling into gourmand territory. It's not as prominent, but it's there and it balances everything out so beautifully. Afterwards, I cannot distinguish individual accords so much as getting a sense that everything is settling into a deep and resinous base. The woody notes, amber and labdanum give the composition a depth that is very enjoyable and gives the whole thing gravitas, and the tonka and vanilla (and probably the patchouli) add warmth and presence.
This is way more complex than anything I could have ever imagined if you asked me to imagine the scent of an ancient symposium. I love that it offers a very specific take on this element of ancient Greek culture, and lays the scene so perfectly, we can imagine we're there with Kalotinis himself, reclining on the velvet. It's a very unique, fascinating and creative scent, while still being wearable. Would recommend to anyone interested in scents and notes that have traditionally been classed as masculine, and who might want to see what original things can be done with those conventions.
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