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On Quiet Paws or the Elective Affinity
With the first spray of this fragrance, I had a déjà vu experience, it's... you know it from somewhere...!?
But of course, is it Narciso or not?
In fact, the scent is very similar in the opening and also in the further development, but there are a few small differences.
At first, I was very surprised that the only overlap in the fragrance pyramid is supposed to be musk, which astonishes me given this similarity.
Patchouli Tentation opens rather cool, but soon the white peach flashes subtly, taking away some of its initial severity.
Powdery and enveloping, the fragrance reveals its wonderful heart of iris on fluffy musk, and that is the part I like best about this scent.
I feel gently enveloped, delicately powdered and creamed, yet it is not an entirely sweet fragrance; patchouli sneaks up from the shadows on soft paws like a shy cat and grounds the scent.
But.......... the theme has partly missed the mark, as anyone expecting a darker patchouli scent based on the name will experience a moderate disappointment.
In my opinion, the theme is more about iris and musk; I even suspect some cedarwood in the background, even though it is not listed in the fragrance pyramid.
Despite all the kinship to Uncle Narciso, this fragrance becomes softer and less strict over time, always retaining its fine powderiness and wearing gently like a delicate silk scarf, yet with very good longevity.
Conclusion: I really like this fragrance despite the misleading name, which somehow doesn't quite fit this beautiful scent and only delivers the themed patchouli in very fine doses.
The white bottle fits very well, as it is a bright scent, clean and creamy with subtly fruity nuances, but certainly not a dark patchouli representative, which I forgive Bvlgari, as that is not my preferred fragrance theme anyway.
But of course, is it Narciso or not?
In fact, the scent is very similar in the opening and also in the further development, but there are a few small differences.
At first, I was very surprised that the only overlap in the fragrance pyramid is supposed to be musk, which astonishes me given this similarity.
Patchouli Tentation opens rather cool, but soon the white peach flashes subtly, taking away some of its initial severity.
Powdery and enveloping, the fragrance reveals its wonderful heart of iris on fluffy musk, and that is the part I like best about this scent.
I feel gently enveloped, delicately powdered and creamed, yet it is not an entirely sweet fragrance; patchouli sneaks up from the shadows on soft paws like a shy cat and grounds the scent.
But.......... the theme has partly missed the mark, as anyone expecting a darker patchouli scent based on the name will experience a moderate disappointment.
In my opinion, the theme is more about iris and musk; I even suspect some cedarwood in the background, even though it is not listed in the fragrance pyramid.
Despite all the kinship to Uncle Narciso, this fragrance becomes softer and less strict over time, always retaining its fine powderiness and wearing gently like a delicate silk scarf, yet with very good longevity.
Conclusion: I really like this fragrance despite the misleading name, which somehow doesn't quite fit this beautiful scent and only delivers the themed patchouli in very fine doses.
The white bottle fits very well, as it is a bright scent, clean and creamy with subtly fruity nuances, but certainly not a dark patchouli representative, which I forgive Bvlgari, as that is not my preferred fragrance theme anyway.
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The Devil with the Rose Head
She is beautiful and many men turn to look at her, but still she is lonely, for she has yet to find true love.
Often she dreams of an attractive stranger who will enter her life when she least expects it........!
She is a bit shy, so it would never occur to her to make the first move with a man.
One day she came home exhausted from work; it had been yet another long and tiring day, and she longed for a bubble bath with rose petals, for she loved roses above all.
As she stood in front of her apartment door, something caught her attention........a light pink rose was stuck to the doorknob.
She searched in vain for a corresponding message, but the enchanting scent reached her nose and made her a little dizzy.
Who was the secret rose cavalier? Had he perhaps mistaken her door and she was not the intended recipient?
She took the rose into her apartment and placed it in a vase.
In the following days, the vase filled up, as every day of the next week she found a new rose at her door.
Her thoughts revolved only around the mysterious stranger, and she was torn between romantic feelings and fear.
On the eighth day, there was no pink rose; no, this time she was greeted by a fully bloomed deep red peony that smelled absolutely intoxicating and completely clouded her senses.
Additionally, there was a small, beautifully wrapped package on the doormat, with a little note attached.
With trembling fingers, she opened the envelope and read the letter:
“Please wear the scent tonight when I come to you, your tender devil.”
She opened the package and found a beautiful bottle with a pink liquid inside, an unfamiliar fragrance that she eagerly sprayed on herself.
The scent greeted her fresh; for a moment she thought she smelled rhubarb, but no, it was pink grapefruit with a splash of peach juice, delicious and refreshing.
Quickly, this sprightliness gave way to a fine creaminess, and there they were, the lovely roses and the peony that had swept her into a whirlpool of romantic feelings for days.
A subtle woodiness rounded off the fragrance, a tiny hint of a light suede glove still clung to the bottle, which the “tender devil” had held in his hands before.
No one had ever given her something so beautiful, and when the doorbell rang, she already sensed that this could be the beginning of an exciting relationship..........!
Often she dreams of an attractive stranger who will enter her life when she least expects it........!
She is a bit shy, so it would never occur to her to make the first move with a man.
One day she came home exhausted from work; it had been yet another long and tiring day, and she longed for a bubble bath with rose petals, for she loved roses above all.
As she stood in front of her apartment door, something caught her attention........a light pink rose was stuck to the doorknob.
She searched in vain for a corresponding message, but the enchanting scent reached her nose and made her a little dizzy.
Who was the secret rose cavalier? Had he perhaps mistaken her door and she was not the intended recipient?
She took the rose into her apartment and placed it in a vase.
In the following days, the vase filled up, as every day of the next week she found a new rose at her door.
Her thoughts revolved only around the mysterious stranger, and she was torn between romantic feelings and fear.
On the eighth day, there was no pink rose; no, this time she was greeted by a fully bloomed deep red peony that smelled absolutely intoxicating and completely clouded her senses.
Additionally, there was a small, beautifully wrapped package on the doormat, with a little note attached.
With trembling fingers, she opened the envelope and read the letter:
“Please wear the scent tonight when I come to you, your tender devil.”
She opened the package and found a beautiful bottle with a pink liquid inside, an unfamiliar fragrance that she eagerly sprayed on herself.
The scent greeted her fresh; for a moment she thought she smelled rhubarb, but no, it was pink grapefruit with a splash of peach juice, delicious and refreshing.
Quickly, this sprightliness gave way to a fine creaminess, and there they were, the lovely roses and the peony that had swept her into a whirlpool of romantic feelings for days.
A subtle woodiness rounded off the fragrance, a tiny hint of a light suede glove still clung to the bottle, which the “tender devil” had held in his hands before.
No one had ever given her something so beautiful, and when the doorbell rang, she already sensed that this could be the beginning of an exciting relationship..........!
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Reconciliation
Jil Sander is a brand that I used to appreciate very much; several fragrances adorned my collection, and then it became a bit quiet between Jil and me in recent years.
No fragrance really wanted to touch my heart; it often lacked that certain something.
But now I am reconciled with Jil Sander again, as Simply Eau de Parfum Poudrée has enchanted me and has been my companion quite often for the past few weeks.
So many attributes come to mind, like cotton ball, cuddly blanket, almond pastry, starry sky, soul comforter.......... what I mean to say is that this fragrance is so fluffy-soft that it drives away all negative feelings and lures you into dreaming.
It may sound a bit cheesy, but there must be a reason why I particularly reach for this fragrance on not-so-good days.........!
Eau de Parfum Poudrée is above all one thing, namely powdery, which will surely touch the hearts of many who love clean scents.
Rice powder is present from start to finish and merges with heliotrope and tonka bean, so that there is also a subtly vanilla-almond tone resonating.
The freesia is not distinctly detectable for me; however, amidst all the powderiness, there is also a floral note present, but this does not play a leading role, and the mandarin listed in the fragrance pyramid remains discreetly in the background.
Overall, I find the scent very well balanced; all the fragrance notes are finely intertwined and create a delicate scent garment.
The only downside is the longevity, which is at best mediocre, but given the moderate price of the fragrance, I don’t mind spraying it on again.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I am really happy that Jil Sander has created a fragrance again that goes beyond the label "nice, but insignificant" for me and has already earned me compliments :-)
No fragrance really wanted to touch my heart; it often lacked that certain something.
But now I am reconciled with Jil Sander again, as Simply Eau de Parfum Poudrée has enchanted me and has been my companion quite often for the past few weeks.
So many attributes come to mind, like cotton ball, cuddly blanket, almond pastry, starry sky, soul comforter.......... what I mean to say is that this fragrance is so fluffy-soft that it drives away all negative feelings and lures you into dreaming.
It may sound a bit cheesy, but there must be a reason why I particularly reach for this fragrance on not-so-good days.........!
Eau de Parfum Poudrée is above all one thing, namely powdery, which will surely touch the hearts of many who love clean scents.
Rice powder is present from start to finish and merges with heliotrope and tonka bean, so that there is also a subtly vanilla-almond tone resonating.
The freesia is not distinctly detectable for me; however, amidst all the powderiness, there is also a floral note present, but this does not play a leading role, and the mandarin listed in the fragrance pyramid remains discreetly in the background.
Overall, I find the scent very well balanced; all the fragrance notes are finely intertwined and create a delicate scent garment.
The only downside is the longevity, which is at best mediocre, but given the moderate price of the fragrance, I don’t mind spraying it on again.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I am really happy that Jil Sander has created a fragrance again that goes beyond the label "nice, but insignificant" for me and has already earned me compliments :-)
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Beautiful Memories Return
In 2004, when this fragrance was born, I celebrated a milestone birthday in Gran Canaria.
Even back then, I was very passionate about scents and wandered through the island's perfumeries, trying many out and also discovering Mania, which I immediately liked very much.
However, I only bought it later at home; why, I no longer remember, probably it was a decision-making problem with the vast selection on the island.
The bottle was used up back then, and then Mania vanished from my sight for a long time, as new fragrances kept coming in.
The year before last, a dear friend from the perfume community sent me a decant of Mania, and the old magic returned to me immediately.
What a beautiful scent, how could I ignore it for so long and not give it another thought?
The opening with mandarin, orange, and a hint of pepper pleases me very much, but I like the powdery heart the most, which is more floral yet still carries a fruity note.
I can't distinctly pick out the individual flowers; I wouldn't have suspected lily of the valley in it at all, but overall it's a lovely bouquet, like a bouquet of white and apricot-colored blossoms.
The base is subtly woody, and laurel and pepper add a fine touch of spiciness, so that the fragrance remains friendly and bright overall, without any unpleasant sweetness spreading.
Well, as it had to happen, I bought myself a bottle of Mania again, as I was once again so enchanted by the scent and simultaneously afraid it might soon be discontinued, which caused a slight panic in me.
All the new releases from Armani have fallen flat for me in recent years due to overwhelming sweetness, but this powdery, feminine charmer gives me such a sense of well-being that I don't want to miss it anymore, now that we have finally found each other again.
Even back then, I was very passionate about scents and wandered through the island's perfumeries, trying many out and also discovering Mania, which I immediately liked very much.
However, I only bought it later at home; why, I no longer remember, probably it was a decision-making problem with the vast selection on the island.
The bottle was used up back then, and then Mania vanished from my sight for a long time, as new fragrances kept coming in.
The year before last, a dear friend from the perfume community sent me a decant of Mania, and the old magic returned to me immediately.
What a beautiful scent, how could I ignore it for so long and not give it another thought?
The opening with mandarin, orange, and a hint of pepper pleases me very much, but I like the powdery heart the most, which is more floral yet still carries a fruity note.
I can't distinctly pick out the individual flowers; I wouldn't have suspected lily of the valley in it at all, but overall it's a lovely bouquet, like a bouquet of white and apricot-colored blossoms.
The base is subtly woody, and laurel and pepper add a fine touch of spiciness, so that the fragrance remains friendly and bright overall, without any unpleasant sweetness spreading.
Well, as it had to happen, I bought myself a bottle of Mania again, as I was once again so enchanted by the scent and simultaneously afraid it might soon be discontinued, which caused a slight panic in me.
All the new releases from Armani have fallen flat for me in recent years due to overwhelming sweetness, but this powdery, feminine charmer gives me such a sense of well-being that I don't want to miss it anymore, now that we have finally found each other again.
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A Day at the Office with Camicia
You probably all know those days when you drag yourself into the office or whatever workplace, feeling quite unmotivated, wishing you could have stayed home, but no one cares.....!
Today is exactly such a day for me, my mood is rather mediocre, it’s raining incessantly, and I already had a hard time choosing my outfit.
Well, let’s keep it low-key today and go with a light blue blouse and jeans, simple but neat.
I still need a suitable fragrance, what fits my gloomy mood and understated outfit today?
I quickly decided on Camicia, it’s always a good choice when you want to feel well-groomed but don’t want to stand out too much.
That might sound a bit negative, but it’s definitely not meant to be, because Camicia becomes like a second skin on such days, wrapping me gently without ever being too loud.
The fresh top note, where bergamot appears sprightly with magnolia and peony, soon gives way to the wonderfully creamy note of iris and violet.
The fragrance is never sweet; it moves between green-powdery and slightly bitter, yet it is not strict or even masculine.
Patchouli subtly underlines the scent but doesn’t play a leading role.
Camicia is indeed clean and pure like a white shirt, but I must emphasize that I never find it boring.
I could even imagine it being very suitable for a job interview when you want to come across as "competent" and well-groomed, or for those office days when you don’t want to overwhelm your colleagues with a headache-inducing scent.
It has a calming quality, and it pairs excellently with my blouse today; I truly couldn’t handle a sweet, dominant fragrance today!
Today is exactly such a day for me, my mood is rather mediocre, it’s raining incessantly, and I already had a hard time choosing my outfit.
Well, let’s keep it low-key today and go with a light blue blouse and jeans, simple but neat.
I still need a suitable fragrance, what fits my gloomy mood and understated outfit today?
I quickly decided on Camicia, it’s always a good choice when you want to feel well-groomed but don’t want to stand out too much.
That might sound a bit negative, but it’s definitely not meant to be, because Camicia becomes like a second skin on such days, wrapping me gently without ever being too loud.
The fresh top note, where bergamot appears sprightly with magnolia and peony, soon gives way to the wonderfully creamy note of iris and violet.
The fragrance is never sweet; it moves between green-powdery and slightly bitter, yet it is not strict or even masculine.
Patchouli subtly underlines the scent but doesn’t play a leading role.
Camicia is indeed clean and pure like a white shirt, but I must emphasize that I never find it boring.
I could even imagine it being very suitable for a job interview when you want to come across as "competent" and well-groomed, or for those office days when you don’t want to overwhelm your colleagues with a headache-inducing scent.
It has a calming quality, and it pairs excellently with my blouse today; I truly couldn’t handle a sweet, dominant fragrance today!
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