Brenn
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Brenn
Sexy sophisticated tobacco!
This is my all-time favourite Versace fragrance. Not a big fan of most of the Versace designer fragrances at all. However this released in a time where designers were still creating original scents, instead of going commercial with generic freshies. This is the last good fragrance they released imo, there's not one release after this one that has woken my interest.
After smelling and wearing, this fragrance is probably in my top 5. It smells niche, rich, and absolutely non-linear. From beginning to end; this fragrance develops continuously.
Initial blast you get the freshness from the neroli & bergamot in the top, but it really starts to come alive in the drydown after a few hours with the notes of tobacco, saffron and labdanum blended into perfection. It's truely one of the greatest tobacco notes I have sniffed so far.
I don't smell the black pepper - there's a hint of spicy for sure - but I think it's the combination of black pepper and cardamom that balances everything out.
I blind-bought this because I randomly stumbled upon it here on Parfumo, however since I recognized the bottle from Eau Fraiche I wasn't instantly intrigued. But reading that it has nothing to do with Eau Fraiche and that it lies in a total different realm woke my interest (I'm not particularly a fan of Eau Fraiche to say the least).
It's not easy finding this gem in 2023, but if you've got some patience and stalk listings on resale sites you can still scoop this up for a decent price. I picked up a 100ml bottle for 80 euros.
I notice this scent is voted mainly fall/winter but in my opinion this is more suitable for spring/summer since it's light, fresh in the opening, and not cloyingly sweet. It doesn't wear dense and heavy on the skin; rather light and fluffy.
After smelling and wearing, this fragrance is probably in my top 5. It smells niche, rich, and absolutely non-linear. From beginning to end; this fragrance develops continuously.
Initial blast you get the freshness from the neroli & bergamot in the top, but it really starts to come alive in the drydown after a few hours with the notes of tobacco, saffron and labdanum blended into perfection. It's truely one of the greatest tobacco notes I have sniffed so far.
I don't smell the black pepper - there's a hint of spicy for sure - but I think it's the combination of black pepper and cardamom that balances everything out.
I blind-bought this because I randomly stumbled upon it here on Parfumo, however since I recognized the bottle from Eau Fraiche I wasn't instantly intrigued. But reading that it has nothing to do with Eau Fraiche and that it lies in a total different realm woke my interest (I'm not particularly a fan of Eau Fraiche to say the least).
It's not easy finding this gem in 2023, but if you've got some patience and stalk listings on resale sites you can still scoop this up for a decent price. I picked up a 100ml bottle for 80 euros.
I notice this scent is voted mainly fall/winter but in my opinion this is more suitable for spring/summer since it's light, fresh in the opening, and not cloyingly sweet. It doesn't wear dense and heavy on the skin; rather light and fluffy.
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Getting a shave at an Italian barbershop
This is an aftershave scent in an eau de cologne concentration.
A classic, oldschool, barbershop scent - elegant and clean. Italian gentleman vibes. Even though the original formulation is over 100 years old, it doesn't smell dated at all. In fact it's one of those few fragrances that are really timeless.
It has a modest projection for maybe an hour and then it becomes a skin scent for 2 hours. That's the beauty and intimacy of these type of scents. Masterpiece by Michel Almairac.
Don't buy this expecting you're going to fill up rooms and get compliments!
However if you're looking for an oldschool barbershop scent, this is the one to get.
For me this is easily the nr. 1 barbershop fragrance ever created.
A classic, oldschool, barbershop scent - elegant and clean. Italian gentleman vibes. Even though the original formulation is over 100 years old, it doesn't smell dated at all. In fact it's one of those few fragrances that are really timeless.
It has a modest projection for maybe an hour and then it becomes a skin scent for 2 hours. That's the beauty and intimacy of these type of scents. Masterpiece by Michel Almairac.
Don't buy this expecting you're going to fill up rooms and get compliments!
However if you're looking for an oldschool barbershop scent, this is the one to get.
For me this is easily the nr. 1 barbershop fragrance ever created.
Christmas in a bottle
This fragrance is phenomenal.
Rich, powerful and long-lasting. I normally can't stand sweet fragrances, however this is sweet in a pleasant, not nauseating way. I think of Christmas, sipping hot chocolate in front of the fireplace after a long day in the slopes. The dry-down is heavenly.
I tried this on my hand in a parfumerie, and got some on the edge of my sleeve. The scent is still noticeable on my skin after 48 hours, showering and scrubbing twice. It's insanely clingy and long-lasting on my skin for some reason.
When I wear this, I can't stop smelling myself. The perfect winter fragrance for people who enjoy spicy, sweet, tobacco fragrances. The only downside is the high price tag.
Rich, powerful and long-lasting. I normally can't stand sweet fragrances, however this is sweet in a pleasant, not nauseating way. I think of Christmas, sipping hot chocolate in front of the fireplace after a long day in the slopes. The dry-down is heavenly.
I tried this on my hand in a parfumerie, and got some on the edge of my sleeve. The scent is still noticeable on my skin after 48 hours, showering and scrubbing twice. It's insanely clingy and long-lasting on my skin for some reason.
When I wear this, I can't stop smelling myself. The perfect winter fragrance for people who enjoy spicy, sweet, tobacco fragrances. The only downside is the high price tag.
