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The Green Hell
So far, I have tested a few (not many) vetiver fragrances.
Apparently, vetiver appeals to me quite a bit, as the variant from Etro is also one of my favorites.
This vetiver is, so to speak, the brother of Ecre Noir for me.
It comes across as a bit more mature, more adult, or sharper. Ecre Noir wears an elegant black suit while the Etro variant prefers stubble and wild hair. But still, they are brothers.
What Apicius says is quite right: forest floor, green, and indeed authentic. It's not as impressive as Itasca, but it is certainly very pleasing and addictive. Pine immediately comes to my mind, even though I have never smelled a pine tree.
What I particularly like is the sillage: instead of becoming intrusive like with some other fragrances, Etro's vetiver harmonizes and one could think it adapts to the surroundings.
There are really many vetiver fragrances on the market.. So far, none have disappointed me. While there are one-dimensional variants, the majority manages to convince me. Etro's variant even scores higher with me than Ecre Noir.
Apparently, vetiver appeals to me quite a bit, as the variant from Etro is also one of my favorites.
This vetiver is, so to speak, the brother of Ecre Noir for me.
It comes across as a bit more mature, more adult, or sharper. Ecre Noir wears an elegant black suit while the Etro variant prefers stubble and wild hair. But still, they are brothers.
What Apicius says is quite right: forest floor, green, and indeed authentic. It's not as impressive as Itasca, but it is certainly very pleasing and addictive. Pine immediately comes to my mind, even though I have never smelled a pine tree.
What I particularly like is the sillage: instead of becoming intrusive like with some other fragrances, Etro's vetiver harmonizes and one could think it adapts to the surroundings.
There are really many vetiver fragrances on the market.. So far, none have disappointed me. While there are one-dimensional variants, the majority manages to convince me. Etro's variant even scores higher with me than Ecre Noir.
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The Little Brother of Frankincense - Myrrh - Rose Maroc and Incense
For all those who have always wondered what this scent by Donna Karan smells like, here’s the answer:
It is a softened, less feminine version of "Frankincense - Myrrh - Rose Maroc" by Regina Harris.
Why less feminine? I believe the floral aspects are missing.
I have also compared this scent with "Incense" by Norma Kamali, and indeed, parallels can be drawn even in comparison with Labdanum. It’s as if they took only the purely pleasant parts of "Incense" and extracted them.
Do I like that? Well, I prefer it when my scent has a bit of unpleasantness. Don’t get me wrong.. Not unpleasant in the sense of smelling bad, but I need edges and corners. That’s why "Incense" is better than Labdanum.
Aside from that, this Labdanum is like a fart - gone quickly. The scent clings to the skin so closely that you can hardly perceive it. The sillage is far too low for me. My skin chemistry, you know.
Nevertheless, it’s a successful scent that also comes in better variations. But as I said: If you don’t like edges, you can definitely go for this one. It smells mystical in any case!
It is a softened, less feminine version of "Frankincense - Myrrh - Rose Maroc" by Regina Harris.
Why less feminine? I believe the floral aspects are missing.
I have also compared this scent with "Incense" by Norma Kamali, and indeed, parallels can be drawn even in comparison with Labdanum. It’s as if they took only the purely pleasant parts of "Incense" and extracted them.
Do I like that? Well, I prefer it when my scent has a bit of unpleasantness. Don’t get me wrong.. Not unpleasant in the sense of smelling bad, but I need edges and corners. That’s why "Incense" is better than Labdanum.
Aside from that, this Labdanum is like a fart - gone quickly. The scent clings to the skin so closely that you can hardly perceive it. The sillage is far too low for me. My skin chemistry, you know.
Nevertheless, it’s a successful scent that also comes in better variations. But as I said: If you don’t like edges, you can definitely go for this one. It smells mystical in any case!
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Industrialization
My blood heats at the sight of the steel towers,
from the deep water I shoot forth;
tormented shadows cast themselves upon the earth,
pleasurably the gate opens.
Like an eagle I would like to soar high into the sky,
licking blood at the highest peak,
poisoning myself delightfully on the iron and falling deep into the sun:
the terror of all demons!
I want to join their circle and swing around the towers.
Divine Luxuria inspires my spirit:
until the iron glows within me, I want to drink the blood of the gods,
that welds the noble metals together.
Triumphantly the spectacle reveals itself to me,
as demons dance in the sky:
phallus-like towers swarming
summoning a new spirit
on this night.
from the deep water I shoot forth;
tormented shadows cast themselves upon the earth,
pleasurably the gate opens.
Like an eagle I would like to soar high into the sky,
licking blood at the highest peak,
poisoning myself delightfully on the iron and falling deep into the sun:
the terror of all demons!
I want to join their circle and swing around the towers.
Divine Luxuria inspires my spirit:
until the iron glows within me, I want to drink the blood of the gods,
that welds the noble metals together.
Triumphantly the spectacle reveals itself to me,
as demons dance in the sky:
phallus-like towers swarming
summoning a new spirit
on this night.
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Summer-appropriate alcohol with an animal twist!
Cuba is a country that caters to a lot of clichés for us Europeans. Cigars, rum, palm trees, communism, tropical climate, old houses, and classic cars...
Therefore, a fragrance that embraces this theme must measure up to all these scents. As a consumer, one always asks: Is the cliché present that is stated on the bottle?
In the case of this perfume, I was quite surprised. I knew I was expecting something in the direction of Idole/Lubin, but Cuba is not quite as mainstream as Lubin's representative.
What comes to my mind first is Mojito and not rum. This green herbaceousness, lime, peppermint, clove creates a summery freshness that is pleasant to have in your nose. Cheers to the Caribbean.
But that’s not all - unlike Idole, I find here some kind of animal note that strongly reminds me of sweat. This fits perfectly with the concept of the fragrance, because anyone who is in Cuba will also be sweating. Objectively, I find this note off-putting yet intriguing. Alcohol, Mojito, and sweat give "Cuba" individuality and make it a polarizing scent.
I mostly like it - it’s something for eccentrics. Not a masterpiece but something you want to wear in the summer!
Therefore, a fragrance that embraces this theme must measure up to all these scents. As a consumer, one always asks: Is the cliché present that is stated on the bottle?
In the case of this perfume, I was quite surprised. I knew I was expecting something in the direction of Idole/Lubin, but Cuba is not quite as mainstream as Lubin's representative.
What comes to my mind first is Mojito and not rum. This green herbaceousness, lime, peppermint, clove creates a summery freshness that is pleasant to have in your nose. Cheers to the Caribbean.
But that’s not all - unlike Idole, I find here some kind of animal note that strongly reminds me of sweat. This fits perfectly with the concept of the fragrance, because anyone who is in Cuba will also be sweating. Objectively, I find this note off-putting yet intriguing. Alcohol, Mojito, and sweat give "Cuba" individuality and make it a polarizing scent.
I mostly like it - it’s something for eccentrics. Not a masterpiece but something you want to wear in the summer!
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Alternative to Incense
This fragrance is a good alternative to the hard-to-find "Incense" by Norma Kamali.
Surrounded by rose petals, a dense, dripping layer of incense resin lies in the center, encasing bits of myrrh. A truly very pleasant scent that evokes so much in me: dark honey, ash, sandstone, red velvet cushions.
Of course, the feminine note cannot be completely overlooked; however, those men who are not bothered by a slightly more feminine rose will find this to be a great choice. It is not very dominant, but you can tell: it is there.
This fragrance is the epitome of an oriental perfume, as the stunning bottle suggests. It smells like it does in the Sultan's palace. To put it polemically, it could also be found in an esoteric shop.
It is also addictive, so be careful. Why nothing has been written about this incense flagship is a mystery to me. In my list of incense fragrances, this one certainly ranks at the top. A clear recommendation for anyone who prefers something a bit darker.
Surrounded by rose petals, a dense, dripping layer of incense resin lies in the center, encasing bits of myrrh. A truly very pleasant scent that evokes so much in me: dark honey, ash, sandstone, red velvet cushions.
Of course, the feminine note cannot be completely overlooked; however, those men who are not bothered by a slightly more feminine rose will find this to be a great choice. It is not very dominant, but you can tell: it is there.
This fragrance is the epitome of an oriental perfume, as the stunning bottle suggests. It smells like it does in the Sultan's palace. To put it polemically, it could also be found in an esoteric shop.
It is also addictive, so be careful. Why nothing has been written about this incense flagship is a mystery to me. In my list of incense fragrances, this one certainly ranks at the top. A clear recommendation for anyone who prefers something a bit darker.
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