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Time to upgrade..
As we all know, we upgrade things to 'improve certain situations'. Even though I'm not an Anglicist, I think I'm on the right track with my little definition to interpret the word. If this is not the case - fine - ;-).
What am I actually getting at? I received "Santal Complet | Fragrance Du Bois" as a sample about 2 years ago. A little digression: I was brand new to Parfumo at the time and didn't really know any niche perfumes. Inspired by YouTube, I dared to order a bottling. Until it found its way to me, I imagined THE fragrance. Coconut and vanilla - what could go wrong? Nothing!
It came as it should, of course. The first spray was enough for me to write a negative statement. I found the coconut far too dominant. Vanilla was completely absent and there was no mention of the other notes anyway. I didn't pay any more attention to the bottling. I concentrated on other coconut-vanilla fragrances. Well, none of them really knocked me off my feet. One was too sultry, too oppressive, too synthetic, too sweet, etc. and immediately.
I came back to Fragrance du Bois when I bought the "Oud Jaune Intense (Parfum) | Fragrance Du Bois". My nose was already richer in fragrance experiences and yes, I think I can now smell notes that I can easily identify. And not just in like or dislike :).
I dared to try "Santal Complet | Fragrance Du Bois" again because I wanted to make sure that this fragrance really wasn't for me. And lo and behold, the bottle now lives with me! When I spray it directly, I get a soft coconut with an even softer black pepper. This combination of components gives the fragrance that little bit extra. The vanilla mutes the sharpness of the pepper so that nothing is scratchy or too aromatic. Sandalwood resonates like an elf and has a somewhat balsamic effect on me. I can't really smell any violets. Perhaps this is also the art of interweaving.
In any case, I would like to upgrade my opinion and also the rating of the fragrance by giving it an even 9 in my eyes.
What am I actually getting at? I received "Santal Complet | Fragrance Du Bois" as a sample about 2 years ago. A little digression: I was brand new to Parfumo at the time and didn't really know any niche perfumes. Inspired by YouTube, I dared to order a bottling. Until it found its way to me, I imagined THE fragrance. Coconut and vanilla - what could go wrong? Nothing!
It came as it should, of course. The first spray was enough for me to write a negative statement. I found the coconut far too dominant. Vanilla was completely absent and there was no mention of the other notes anyway. I didn't pay any more attention to the bottling. I concentrated on other coconut-vanilla fragrances. Well, none of them really knocked me off my feet. One was too sultry, too oppressive, too synthetic, too sweet, etc. and immediately.
I came back to Fragrance du Bois when I bought the "Oud Jaune Intense (Parfum) | Fragrance Du Bois". My nose was already richer in fragrance experiences and yes, I think I can now smell notes that I can easily identify. And not just in like or dislike :).
I dared to try "Santal Complet | Fragrance Du Bois" again because I wanted to make sure that this fragrance really wasn't for me. And lo and behold, the bottle now lives with me! When I spray it directly, I get a soft coconut with an even softer black pepper. This combination of components gives the fragrance that little bit extra. The vanilla mutes the sharpness of the pepper so that nothing is scratchy or too aromatic. Sandalwood resonates like an elf and has a somewhat balsamic effect on me. I can't really smell any violets. Perhaps this is also the art of interweaving.
In any case, I would like to upgrade my opinion and also the rating of the fragrance by giving it an even 9 in my eyes.
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Why so shy?
After several reviews I have decided at some point this yet controversially discussed fragrance, me in the form of a sample to appropriate.
As a vanilla advocate, I was very critical of this fragrance. On the one hand, fragrances that I personally favor - on the other hand, these bad reviews that have almost prevented a purchase. In this case, I have then come to the realization that you should ultimately rather rely on your own nose :).
The first spray: OK wow!
I am enveloped by this indescribable mix of apricot and vanilla. Do not misunderstand, it is not this sticky synthetic fragrance tree apricot. No it almost seems refreshing, light. I'd argue it's even the precocious apricot that also just takes that pappy sweetness.
As time goes by, the vanilla dominates more and more, but does not impose itself but rather takes the role of "shy". Perhaps this is also the key point, why the durability (unlike the other Montales) is rather low.
This perfume is in my eyes well wearable on warm days as well as on cold days. The sillage seems to be good, as I already received a compliment for the second time.
In conclusion, I think and this is my personal opinion, Vanille Extasy should not hide behind the other Montale fragrances.
As a vanilla advocate, I was very critical of this fragrance. On the one hand, fragrances that I personally favor - on the other hand, these bad reviews that have almost prevented a purchase. In this case, I have then come to the realization that you should ultimately rather rely on your own nose :).
The first spray: OK wow!
I am enveloped by this indescribable mix of apricot and vanilla. Do not misunderstand, it is not this sticky synthetic fragrance tree apricot. No it almost seems refreshing, light. I'd argue it's even the precocious apricot that also just takes that pappy sweetness.
As time goes by, the vanilla dominates more and more, but does not impose itself but rather takes the role of "shy". Perhaps this is also the key point, why the durability (unlike the other Montales) is rather low.
This perfume is in my eyes well wearable on warm days as well as on cold days. The sillage seems to be good, as I already received a compliment for the second time.
In conclusion, I think and this is my personal opinion, Vanille Extasy should not hide behind the other Montale fragrances.
