DK74

DK74

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One can have a contrary opinion as well...
This is actually a response to Mrs. Holle's comment - but since I don't have enough characters for that, here it is as a comment:

I completely disagree - what you find positive about the creation - 'We have learned that it is great when the ingredients of the perfume form a unity. When the perfume does NOT simply list the ingredients. That would be really boring and unimaginative.' - I perceive as negative here - no scent progression and somehow totally boring.
However, it is worth highlighting positively - I can currently only think of one perfume that I find has a strong resemblance - Pure White Cologne by Creed - but at least something happens with that one... and yet both are somehow 'fresh laundry' scents.
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Mysterium Aventus
After testing over 100 fragrances, I have now dared to try the holy grail of pantydroppers...
I tried to keep my review neutral, because I personally just don't like pineapple - according to my preferences, it would thus receive zero points, as I would never wear it.

Now to the test.

The pineapple is immediately present, and it is piercing (artificial) and remains quite dominant for about 3 hours. After that, the bergamot takes over the citrus part. I don't perceive anything specific from the heart note, and surprisingly, the scent becomes more austere (jasmine/rose should actually counteract this...) and it reminds me of a fresh shower gel. After about 6 hours, I am left with a slightly balsamic, citrusy aftershave scent (musk/amber/vanilla not really existent). If it stayed like this the whole time, I could even do something with the scent - only that 100 other fragrances smell like this too.

Longevity and projection are definitely worth highlighting! Close to the skin, it lasts easily 15 hours.

In summary: I can imagine that women might like it... however, I would assume that they generally do not engage with fragrances - because for me, it simply has nothing special about it - so to speak, it is 08/15 among niche fragrances.
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Only for Women!? Why?
With many unisex fragrances, I don't understand the classification - usually, I would assign the perfume more to men or more to women - but with this one, I wonder why it is said to be only for women. Yes, the perfume is indeed somewhat sweet, but in a refined and not explicitly feminine way - I don't quite know how to describe it... for this one, I would find unisex absolutely fitting. Ultimately, it doesn't matter, because I love the scent! And as a fan of the discontinued Biotherm Eau Oceane (I know, it's also categorized as a women's fragrance) - I have finally found a dupe! Which is somehow surprising, because when you compare the scent pyramids, you find not a single match. And yet, the two fragrances are incredibly similar! Fortunately, this one lasts definitely longer.
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Helps against cough!?
The first half hour is tough - for me, medically high 10 - association with camphor. Then it slowly becomes accessible - the emphasis here is on slowly... The included oud must belong to the spicy-bitter variant! After about 5 hours, it becomes really nice (though only up close) - then vetiver and patchouli come through along with a hint of citrus, making it a different scent now - patchouli and citrus fade away again, leaving a lightly spicy freshness until the end. On the skin, the scent is perceivable forever - at least 15 hours. Sillage is about 3 hours - so the 'bad' hours of the fragrance.

I definitely recommend testing the fragrance extensively before purchasing! Personally, it's not a perfume I would want to wear, but it's not really poorly made...
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Impulse Buy... and it's a Hit!
First, the fragrance pyramid for you, as it's not listed above:
Ash, Tonka Bean, Santolina, Woody Notes, Cotogna Apple, Oak Moss, Absinthe, Wild Lavender, Tobacco Leaf, Juniper Berries, Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli, and Balsam Fir

It seems to be no longer in production - prices are currently around 150 EUR - no idea if it was that expensive back then.

The scent develops very nicely and somehow reminds me of TM A*Men Pure Malt.
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