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Time Will Tell
After reading about the inspiration for the fragrance, which was supposed to capture the coasts of Corsica (also known as the perfumed island), that interplay of sea, rocks, and forests, I was eager to test the scent.
I expected a brighter or fresher Oud Mineralé with green tones. With anticipation, I held my nose to my wrist and… wait what?! A slightly sweet Christmas tree with incense?! Confused, I wrinkled my nose and initially didn’t know how to assess the situation-was it me or the fragrance? My first impression: complete thematic failure of the scent, but still positively surprised by the naturalness of the fir note, as well as the pleasant scent progression. However, I thought, this has nothing to do with an island at all, at least for now.
But then came the olfactory revelation! After several days of testing and repeated sniffing (and of course with the knowledge of the inspiration behind the fragrance), I could slowly begin to imagine the aforementioned island. Upon closer sniffing, the dominant mixture of fir, pine, incense, and sweetness has a slightly salty quality, likely caused by the citrus notes. In my mind, an image of a rock face separating sea and forest comes together. It is 6 AM in July, the waves bring a cool breeze that sweeps over the rocks. The sun begins to shine through the trees, and the mist settles. However, it is unclear whether this is taking place on real ground or a surreal dream island. But that’s exactly what makes the fragrance so special for me; it brings something artistic and magical with it.
Every time I spray the fragrance, I see exactly this scenario, and it feels calming and, strangely enough, despite the sweetness, somehow refreshing.
However, the question arises whether my surroundings have the same image in their minds when they smell the fragrance (and they surely will with such enormous longevity and sillage). I strongly doubt it, and it will probably remain a pleasantly scented Christmas tree, but so be it as long as it smells good!
I expected a brighter or fresher Oud Mineralé with green tones. With anticipation, I held my nose to my wrist and… wait what?! A slightly sweet Christmas tree with incense?! Confused, I wrinkled my nose and initially didn’t know how to assess the situation-was it me or the fragrance? My first impression: complete thematic failure of the scent, but still positively surprised by the naturalness of the fir note, as well as the pleasant scent progression. However, I thought, this has nothing to do with an island at all, at least for now.
But then came the olfactory revelation! After several days of testing and repeated sniffing (and of course with the knowledge of the inspiration behind the fragrance), I could slowly begin to imagine the aforementioned island. Upon closer sniffing, the dominant mixture of fir, pine, incense, and sweetness has a slightly salty quality, likely caused by the citrus notes. In my mind, an image of a rock face separating sea and forest comes together. It is 6 AM in July, the waves bring a cool breeze that sweeps over the rocks. The sun begins to shine through the trees, and the mist settles. However, it is unclear whether this is taking place on real ground or a surreal dream island. But that’s exactly what makes the fragrance so special for me; it brings something artistic and magical with it.
Every time I spray the fragrance, I see exactly this scenario, and it feels calming and, strangely enough, despite the sweetness, somehow refreshing.
However, the question arises whether my surroundings have the same image in their minds when they smell the fragrance (and they surely will with such enormous longevity and sillage). I strongly doubt it, and it will probably remain a pleasantly scented Christmas tree, but so be it as long as it smells good!
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From the Bar in Puerto Rico to Chilling on the Beach
Since John Varvatos - Artisan Pure had been on my wish list for a while and the rumor grew louder that the fragrance might be discontinued, I was tempted to make a blind purchase and relied solely on the comments and statements here, and I was not disappointed!
For me, alongside Creed’s Virgin Island Water, it is one of the fragrances that evokes a "cocktail between palm trees on a white sandy beach" feeling. As mentioned several times here, one should not be deterred by the citrusy "cleaning product" top note; it becomes much more pleasant over time (even though it retains its synthetic nature, which is not really bothersome). Later in the fragrance development, the citrus notes are softened, and the white floral/woody base comes to the forefront. This brings a slight sweetness and creaminess, yet the fragrance is by no means overwhelming, but surprisingly remains quite refreshing.
I would classify the sillage on my skin as moderate, not a beast but also not undetectable to others, at least in the first 2-4 hours. The longevity is quite good, and the fragrance accompanies me for around 8 hours+.
In my opinion, it is one of the best summer fragrances for daytime and a great all-rounder, so if you are looking for a citrusy unisex summer scent, you can hardly go wrong here (especially with the prices for the 125ml bottle being almost a "no-brainer").
For me, alongside Creed’s Virgin Island Water, it is one of the fragrances that evokes a "cocktail between palm trees on a white sandy beach" feeling. As mentioned several times here, one should not be deterred by the citrusy "cleaning product" top note; it becomes much more pleasant over time (even though it retains its synthetic nature, which is not really bothersome). Later in the fragrance development, the citrus notes are softened, and the white floral/woody base comes to the forefront. This brings a slight sweetness and creaminess, yet the fragrance is by no means overwhelming, but surprisingly remains quite refreshing.
I would classify the sillage on my skin as moderate, not a beast but also not undetectable to others, at least in the first 2-4 hours. The longevity is quite good, and the fragrance accompanies me for around 8 hours+.
In my opinion, it is one of the best summer fragrances for daytime and a great all-rounder, so if you are looking for a citrusy unisex summer scent, you can hardly go wrong here (especially with the prices for the 125ml bottle being almost a "no-brainer").
