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Egg-laying Wool Milk Sau
A tough title for this fine fragrance, but it truly is a little all-round wonder for me.
A few weeks ago, the time finally came, and I was able to visit a real perfume store again. I am a difficult customer, especially when it comes to summer scents.
"I would like a summer fragrance, suitable for the office, no aquatics," was the instruction to the saleswoman. She patiently tried several options with me, and I enjoyed sniffing around again. Oh yes, the scent should also be long-lasting, please...
I love oriental fragrances and gourmands, but that's usually tricky in summer. I often like aquatics at first, but they always end up in my gym bag and wither there. I just can't stand them all day long, not even Mr. Jo Malone Sea Salt and so on.
So we ended up with banana/vanilla and other tropical scents, and she managed to sneak in an aquatic one after all. On my skin, "Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole | Guerlain," touted as a honey scent, "Eau Tropicale | Sisley," and
Mint & Tonic were allowed to take their place. A long back and forth began, and I went outside to quietly smell the three fragrances.
My husband and I unanimously decided on Nettare di Sole. At first, I was very skeptical about its longevity...
The scent:
Mainly, I perceive honey. The fragrance starts off slightly sweet. The floral combination (the magnolia plays the leading role for me here) adds something elegant and feminine, and the aquatic notes make it more transparent and light. It is round, soft, warm, and minimally fresh and floral - truly an egg-laying wool milk sau.
This all happened during vacation. I had a few days left on-site and could test the fragrance nicely. Whenever I diligently sprayed it in the holiday apartment, my husband would come and ask, "What is that? It smells good." It should be noted that my husband does not have a particularly sensitive nose, and I am always amazed that he perceives this scent so well. So the sillage must be good.
Our return journey took 6 hours by car, and I really perceived the scent on me the entire time; of course, it becomes a bit more intimate over time, but it is there. For this fragrance line, I am very satisfied with a longevity of 5-6 hours.
I can wear it during the day at the office, in my free time, and even in the evening, refreshed, for dining out or meeting friends.
For me, a fine summer fragrance for 2021. By the way, I just layered it with the poor
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne so that Mr. Malone doesn't have to go into the gym bag. That works too; it makes the scent a bit fresher for those who might find the honey a bit too much.
Summer greetings
Your Donnagirl
A few weeks ago, the time finally came, and I was able to visit a real perfume store again. I am a difficult customer, especially when it comes to summer scents.
"I would like a summer fragrance, suitable for the office, no aquatics," was the instruction to the saleswoman. She patiently tried several options with me, and I enjoyed sniffing around again. Oh yes, the scent should also be long-lasting, please...
I love oriental fragrances and gourmands, but that's usually tricky in summer. I often like aquatics at first, but they always end up in my gym bag and wither there. I just can't stand them all day long, not even Mr. Jo Malone Sea Salt and so on.
So we ended up with banana/vanilla and other tropical scents, and she managed to sneak in an aquatic one after all. On my skin, "Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole | Guerlain," touted as a honey scent, "Eau Tropicale | Sisley," and
Mint & Tonic were allowed to take their place. A long back and forth began, and I went outside to quietly smell the three fragrances.My husband and I unanimously decided on Nettare di Sole. At first, I was very skeptical about its longevity...
The scent:
Mainly, I perceive honey. The fragrance starts off slightly sweet. The floral combination (the magnolia plays the leading role for me here) adds something elegant and feminine, and the aquatic notes make it more transparent and light. It is round, soft, warm, and minimally fresh and floral - truly an egg-laying wool milk sau.
This all happened during vacation. I had a few days left on-site and could test the fragrance nicely. Whenever I diligently sprayed it in the holiday apartment, my husband would come and ask, "What is that? It smells good." It should be noted that my husband does not have a particularly sensitive nose, and I am always amazed that he perceives this scent so well. So the sillage must be good.
Our return journey took 6 hours by car, and I really perceived the scent on me the entire time; of course, it becomes a bit more intimate over time, but it is there. For this fragrance line, I am very satisfied with a longevity of 5-6 hours.
I can wear it during the day at the office, in my free time, and even in the evening, refreshed, for dining out or meeting friends.
For me, a fine summer fragrance for 2021. By the way, I just layered it with the poor
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne so that Mr. Malone doesn't have to go into the gym bag. That works too; it makes the scent a bit fresher for those who might find the honey a bit too much.Summer greetings
Your Donnagirl
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The Fashion File
So this is my first conscious chypre or at least chypre-like fragrance. On my own, I wouldn’t have approached it. Aldehydes, patchouli, and sage already give me a headache just from reading about them.
However, since it was lovingly recommended to me, I wanted to give it a chance.
It starts off green and herbal, and yes, the aldehydes are noticeably present but at least not as strong and unpleasant as I initially thought.
I can't quite separate everything. It’s an intertwined scent that reminds me of old times. Slowly, the fragrance settles in a somewhat suede-like and simultaneously powdery-sweet manner. It somewhat reminds me of makeup.
Well, no time to play around, and quickly onto the next file. In this case, it’s about a self-proclaimed designer. Often, you have to immerse yourself in other worlds, professions, and circumstances. I read the business plan, which unfortunately is very brief but illustrated with many pictures of the collections.
As if through a veil, I perceive excited murmurs, a certain hustle and bustle arises, the models slip out of their dresses only to glide into the next one. A little seamstress flits from one to another, making last-minute adjustments and correcting the fit of the suede belts. The makeup artist powders down, reapplies lipstick, and adjusts the hairstyles. Hairspray, powder, and makeup fixer linger in the air.
The voice of the moderator rises, the next song plays, and the girls are sent onto the runway.
Quietly, a figure emerges from the background, smiling and proudly looking at the collection, the audience, and her models.
To me, it smells very classic. Actually, I have no idea about the classics, most of them I don’t like, as I associate them with old ladies who strut (well, stroll) along Ku-Damm with their little dogs in their arms. It will probably never be my genre, but this one is quite pleasant. The longevity is good, the sillage noticeable, pleasant, and not too overpowering. Towards the end, it falls apart a bit.
Okay, enough daydreaming, now back to concentrating and continuing with the numerical part. Oh no, no fragrance can help with that...
Classic regards
Your Donnagirl
*Many thanks to Foxear for the little trip back to the good old days. And now back to the future.
However, since it was lovingly recommended to me, I wanted to give it a chance.
It starts off green and herbal, and yes, the aldehydes are noticeably present but at least not as strong and unpleasant as I initially thought.
I can't quite separate everything. It’s an intertwined scent that reminds me of old times. Slowly, the fragrance settles in a somewhat suede-like and simultaneously powdery-sweet manner. It somewhat reminds me of makeup.
Well, no time to play around, and quickly onto the next file. In this case, it’s about a self-proclaimed designer. Often, you have to immerse yourself in other worlds, professions, and circumstances. I read the business plan, which unfortunately is very brief but illustrated with many pictures of the collections.
As if through a veil, I perceive excited murmurs, a certain hustle and bustle arises, the models slip out of their dresses only to glide into the next one. A little seamstress flits from one to another, making last-minute adjustments and correcting the fit of the suede belts. The makeup artist powders down, reapplies lipstick, and adjusts the hairstyles. Hairspray, powder, and makeup fixer linger in the air.
The voice of the moderator rises, the next song plays, and the girls are sent onto the runway.
Quietly, a figure emerges from the background, smiling and proudly looking at the collection, the audience, and her models.
To me, it smells very classic. Actually, I have no idea about the classics, most of them I don’t like, as I associate them with old ladies who strut (well, stroll) along Ku-Damm with their little dogs in their arms. It will probably never be my genre, but this one is quite pleasant. The longevity is good, the sillage noticeable, pleasant, and not too overpowering. Towards the end, it falls apart a bit.
Okay, enough daydreaming, now back to concentrating and continuing with the numerical part. Oh no, no fragrance can help with that...
Classic regards
Your Donnagirl
*Many thanks to Foxear for the little trip back to the good old days. And now back to the future.
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Floral Top Notes
It's not as bad as the first sniff at the spray head or the name might suggest. Nevertheless, it lives up to its name and starts with a very floral top note of jasmine and rose. The lemon adds a bit of fluffiness.
Then comes an annoying and pounding heart. I was almost ready to give up. No time to wash it off, so I quickly continued working and rolled down my sweater. That was a good move, as it develops further.
In the base, it becomes very pleasant. Green notes come in, and now and then the suede even makes an appearance. The jasmine is still very fine, and the roses are subdued. The amber adds a nice warm skin note.
The fragrance direction is not really my thing, but those who wear such scents should enjoy this one. Those who have endured the heart (maybe for half an hour) will be rewarded with a rounded fragrance composition. The longevity is good, and the sillage is moderate.
Sorry for the state of the review. One part was perhaps too long and the other maybe a bit too short.
Floral greetings
Your Donnagirl
Then comes an annoying and pounding heart. I was almost ready to give up. No time to wash it off, so I quickly continued working and rolled down my sweater. That was a good move, as it develops further.
In the base, it becomes very pleasant. Green notes come in, and now and then the suede even makes an appearance. The jasmine is still very fine, and the roses are subdued. The amber adds a nice warm skin note.
The fragrance direction is not really my thing, but those who wear such scents should enjoy this one. Those who have endured the heart (maybe for half an hour) will be rewarded with a rounded fragrance composition. The longevity is good, and the sillage is moderate.
Sorry for the state of the review. One part was perhaps too long and the other maybe a bit too short.
Floral greetings
Your Donnagirl
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The Beautiful Helena or Greek Yogurt with Honey.
A woman, beautiful like once Helena, steps out of the sanctuary of Yria. With her floats a hint of light smoke from the sacred offerings to the ancestors and gods in the temple. She blinks briefly and then ascends the hill, near the Portara. Standing there, she stretches her beautiful face towards the sea and lets it be kissed by the sun. A gentle wind makes her white chiton with the golden belt sway. In this, the balsamic honey scent of her skin mingles with the breeze from the nearby "Lemonodasos," the lemon grove.
This is what comes to my mind when I wear this fragrance. For those who find this image too blond, feel free to think of the beautiful Cleopatra emerging from her milk-honey bath. This is also quite fitting, especially in the drydown.
The creators surely had the Sicilian Naxos in mind. There, too, there are famous blooming gardens on the Schiso peninsula that could have influenced the scent. But thoughts are free.
At the beginning, just for a moment, the tobacco smokes lightly. Then everything dissolves into a wonderful honey scent, nestled on a creamy tonka bean. The fragrance gains a bit of edge from lavender and jasmine, which give it a noble touch. To prevent the honey from becoming too thick and viscous, a bit of lemon is added. This makes it more transparent and lighter.
Well balanced - not too sweet or too floral, minimally creamy.
The fragrance lifts my spirits; it is illuminating and friendly. I see myself in a yellow dress at a wedding as a guest wearing this scent. I can also easily imagine it on vacation. At this moment, we both wait together for spring. In the garden, the first buds, crocuses, and tulips are already visible, but unfortunately, it still snows from time to time. My mood slowly sinks towards zero. I spray Naxos, and immediately the sun rises; full of confidence, I look out the window towards spring.
Finally, it's lunch break; I go to the fridge and reach for the Greek yogurt with honey. After everything is mixed together and has a silky-creamy consistency, I enjoy the fresh yogurt and think - mmmmhhh it tastes like Naxos smells. Very delicious.
On my skin, it develops very softly and gently. I hope it’s not just due to a specific batch or something. The longevity and sillage are good and pleasant. Not too much and room-filling (I only took 2-3 sprays), but one is pleasantly perceived at arm's length.
The bottle is beautiful and fitting; the honey-colored liquid penetrates through the frosted glass and captures the theme well visually.
Wish candidate.
Honey-sweet greetings
Your Donnagirl
This is what comes to my mind when I wear this fragrance. For those who find this image too blond, feel free to think of the beautiful Cleopatra emerging from her milk-honey bath. This is also quite fitting, especially in the drydown.
The creators surely had the Sicilian Naxos in mind. There, too, there are famous blooming gardens on the Schiso peninsula that could have influenced the scent. But thoughts are free.
At the beginning, just for a moment, the tobacco smokes lightly. Then everything dissolves into a wonderful honey scent, nestled on a creamy tonka bean. The fragrance gains a bit of edge from lavender and jasmine, which give it a noble touch. To prevent the honey from becoming too thick and viscous, a bit of lemon is added. This makes it more transparent and lighter.
Well balanced - not too sweet or too floral, minimally creamy.
The fragrance lifts my spirits; it is illuminating and friendly. I see myself in a yellow dress at a wedding as a guest wearing this scent. I can also easily imagine it on vacation. At this moment, we both wait together for spring. In the garden, the first buds, crocuses, and tulips are already visible, but unfortunately, it still snows from time to time. My mood slowly sinks towards zero. I spray Naxos, and immediately the sun rises; full of confidence, I look out the window towards spring.
Finally, it's lunch break; I go to the fridge and reach for the Greek yogurt with honey. After everything is mixed together and has a silky-creamy consistency, I enjoy the fresh yogurt and think - mmmmhhh it tastes like Naxos smells. Very delicious.
On my skin, it develops very softly and gently. I hope it’s not just due to a specific batch or something. The longevity and sillage are good and pleasant. Not too much and room-filling (I only took 2-3 sprays), but one is pleasantly perceived at arm's length.
The bottle is beautiful and fitting; the honey-colored liquid penetrates through the frosted glass and captures the theme well visually.
Wish candidate.
Honey-sweet greetings
Your Donnagirl
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Cannabis?
Unbeknownst to me, I ordered a fragrance set from Birkholz. At least one scent from the Black Collection should be included, and I chose Mystic Haze.
The claim for the Black Collection: "The secrets of perfumery hidden in a distant world." That sounds good.
Regarding Mystic Haze, it is further proclaimed: "The journey begins in the Valley of the Kings, in the temple complexes of long-forgotten priests. The magic of the North African continent reveals the finest ingredients of perfumery. A provocative cannabis accord meets spicy cardamom and crowns the oriental composition with orange and vanilla. A mystical boat ride along the Nile."
Dreamy!
All Birkholz fragrances are labeled as unisex, which makes it difficult for me to categorize them since I wasn't familiar with the brand. However, based on the ingredients, I thought it might be interesting, and I quite like praline, vanilla, and orange. I enjoy gourmand scents, and a bit of oriental is fine too.
When it arrived, well. I would see the scent (of course, anyone can wear it) more on a man. However, I don't know if I would really want to smell it on someone for a long time. But one should try everything.
The opening started musty, earthy, medicinal. I see myself somewhere in the barren Hindu Kush in a small hut on a sandy floor, watching someone roll some sticky, resinous stuff with their dirty hands. And there comes the dope smell. Something Afghan or so.
(Don't think wrong of me now. 11 years in Berlin Neukölln leave their marks. In the neighborhood, there was a nice young man who was into all things weed-related. From growing to consuming. - He always gave me good tips and fertilizer for my houseplants, and we had nice conversations. I know a few things in theory and have smelled a thing or two through his apartment door - I'm too chicken for that shit and also don't have a green thumb;-)). That was already twenty years ago. Besides, I binge-watched the series "Weeds" on Netflix, but that was it, to be honest.
After the scent settled a bit, the sweet dope note was still there. Recently, I had a few fragrances with supposed cannabis or hemp accords under my nose. None smelled like this one. The others leaned more towards the green direction, focusing more on the fresh plant. However, there are some opinions about this scent comparing it to Black Afgano. I don't know that one and can neither confirm nor deny it.
I perceive almost all the notes as stated, except for the praline. I can't really distinguish the sandalwood and cedarwood. Maybe I occasionally imagine a slight leather note. Something bothers me. I think I don't like the musk from Birkholz and unfortunately, I'm not warming up to this brand - but I'll tell you about that another time (with Lady Cannabis).
Honestly, I don't know if one would want to spend over €400 for such a scent. I wouldn't, I find it too specific for that. Maybe cool in a certain environment, with certain people, at a bar, concert, festival - I don't know. It leans a bit towards Nerotic, which I definitely like better - it's all a matter of taste. Surely there are true lovers or enthusiasts for Mystic Haze...
Interestingly, Birkholz states that they like to use between 18% - 25% oil content in their fragrances. On all my samples (regardless of which of the three lines), it says Eau de Parfum, and the longevity leaves much to be desired. No Intense or Absolue! This one lasts better than the other Birkholz samples, which were no longer perceivable to me after about three hours. On a paper strip, Mystic Haze was no longer detectable the next day. On the skin, it fades after about 5 - 6 hours. Then I would be back to the price; for such a scent, I expect a beast. Overall, it underwent a slight development on the skin (about 1 hour), the base came quickly and stayed for a while (about 3 hours), until the real drydown came. At least the drydown is nice. From then on, it becomes very wearable, a small consolation.
For me, more mystic hare than Mystic Haze.
Does anyone have a bit of chocolate? I'm craving it now,
Yours, Donnagirl
The claim for the Black Collection: "The secrets of perfumery hidden in a distant world." That sounds good.
Regarding Mystic Haze, it is further proclaimed: "The journey begins in the Valley of the Kings, in the temple complexes of long-forgotten priests. The magic of the North African continent reveals the finest ingredients of perfumery. A provocative cannabis accord meets spicy cardamom and crowns the oriental composition with orange and vanilla. A mystical boat ride along the Nile."
Dreamy!
All Birkholz fragrances are labeled as unisex, which makes it difficult for me to categorize them since I wasn't familiar with the brand. However, based on the ingredients, I thought it might be interesting, and I quite like praline, vanilla, and orange. I enjoy gourmand scents, and a bit of oriental is fine too.
When it arrived, well. I would see the scent (of course, anyone can wear it) more on a man. However, I don't know if I would really want to smell it on someone for a long time. But one should try everything.
The opening started musty, earthy, medicinal. I see myself somewhere in the barren Hindu Kush in a small hut on a sandy floor, watching someone roll some sticky, resinous stuff with their dirty hands. And there comes the dope smell. Something Afghan or so.
(Don't think wrong of me now. 11 years in Berlin Neukölln leave their marks. In the neighborhood, there was a nice young man who was into all things weed-related. From growing to consuming. - He always gave me good tips and fertilizer for my houseplants, and we had nice conversations. I know a few things in theory and have smelled a thing or two through his apartment door - I'm too chicken for that shit and also don't have a green thumb;-)). That was already twenty years ago. Besides, I binge-watched the series "Weeds" on Netflix, but that was it, to be honest.
After the scent settled a bit, the sweet dope note was still there. Recently, I had a few fragrances with supposed cannabis or hemp accords under my nose. None smelled like this one. The others leaned more towards the green direction, focusing more on the fresh plant. However, there are some opinions about this scent comparing it to Black Afgano. I don't know that one and can neither confirm nor deny it.
I perceive almost all the notes as stated, except for the praline. I can't really distinguish the sandalwood and cedarwood. Maybe I occasionally imagine a slight leather note. Something bothers me. I think I don't like the musk from Birkholz and unfortunately, I'm not warming up to this brand - but I'll tell you about that another time (with Lady Cannabis).
Honestly, I don't know if one would want to spend over €400 for such a scent. I wouldn't, I find it too specific for that. Maybe cool in a certain environment, with certain people, at a bar, concert, festival - I don't know. It leans a bit towards Nerotic, which I definitely like better - it's all a matter of taste. Surely there are true lovers or enthusiasts for Mystic Haze...
Interestingly, Birkholz states that they like to use between 18% - 25% oil content in their fragrances. On all my samples (regardless of which of the three lines), it says Eau de Parfum, and the longevity leaves much to be desired. No Intense or Absolue! This one lasts better than the other Birkholz samples, which were no longer perceivable to me after about three hours. On a paper strip, Mystic Haze was no longer detectable the next day. On the skin, it fades after about 5 - 6 hours. Then I would be back to the price; for such a scent, I expect a beast. Overall, it underwent a slight development on the skin (about 1 hour), the base came quickly and stayed for a while (about 3 hours), until the real drydown came. At least the drydown is nice. From then on, it becomes very wearable, a small consolation.
For me, more mystic hare than Mystic Haze.
Does anyone have a bit of chocolate? I'm craving it now,
Yours, Donnagirl
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