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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.
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.
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...
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.
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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