Belleotero

Opens with a blast of alcohol followed by a faint red-apple-like note. (A natural whole apple scent, like the scent of a bushel of apples as a warm late summer wind wafts over it). Then vanilla pod overlaying an occasional whiff of plastic...

This is a massive, heady floral with birch tar undertones. At least, that’s how it starts. The floral accord involves warmth and slight spiciness — rather than being big and light like Narcisse Noir. But in a way it IS like Narcisse Noir — as there...