Dufttiger

Recently, while searching for a new fragrance or bottle, I took a trip to Dresden and was surprised.

During my visit to Dresden in the Altmarktgalerie, I found Parfumerie Thiemann. As usual, the shelves were filled with many designer brands and individual niche labels.

Behind the counter, I could only test CC, MFK, Creed, etc. with the saleswoman.
Most of the time, I prefer to avoid being advised by a saleswoman, as it takes away my peace while trying fragrances, and I had already had several scents under my nose.

The phrase: "I know that one already, so I have less to say."
However, at Thiemann, the woman behind the counter responded to me after I informed her, "Why don’t you try this one..."

She went to a wooden cabinet, took out a large red wine glass, and enthusiastically sprayed the scent of CC into it.

For anyone who hasn’t experienced this yet, GIVE IT A TRY!!!

Since then, I have bought red wine, white wine, and brandy glasses, even though I don’t drink alcohol at all. However, I have recently started to sit on the couch more often in the evenings and treat myself to a little glass ;-)

Now to this fragrance:

I was very impressed by the scent, which was probably also due to the presentation.

It starts fresh-fruity

I love mint in perfume because it suggests absolute freshness to my brain. Often, this note only lasts a short time or is attempted to be sustained with synthetics. Example: "Wild Mint"
With the basil in the top note, the mint feels very harmonious. It has a grassy-herbaceous play, as if the top note could also be used in various refreshing drinks.
Like a fresh summer lemonade.

Here, the ingredients seem very high quality to me, and after the mint loses its strength, this fresh fruitiness remains without those synthetic boosters.

The mainly used spices do not create a heavy or oriental bouquet, but as the bottle already shows, a green-floral scent with woody tones.

Longevity is moderate, and the quality does not decline throughout the entire duration.


For everyday wear, due to its limited availability, it is not an evergreen in my eyes.
Also, due to the price, I am a bit more reserved when applying it, although I would like to thank our member FORTRESS for the bottle 1255 of 1500 and the "cheaper price," which made me refrain from a purchase in the store.

Quality, as we know, has its price. I am by no means disappointed to have paid it, as I can enjoy the product.

In conclusion, I wish everyone a lot of fun filling their wine glasses.

I tested this fragrance and the brand for the first time, even though this house has been producing perfumes since the 1950s.

In a smaller perfumery, where mainly the usual designers are present, the saleswoman showed me the new collection from Carven.

For this season, I had already chosen another scent from the series and took it with me.
She gave me a sample of La Havane. I tested it in the car and immediately decided to exchange it.

Why?

On the test strip, the quality of La Havane does not fully develop to my taste.

On the skin, it is an olfactory experience, and the transformation of the fragrance makes me appreciate it more and more.

The opening belongs to tobacco. Strong, it reminds me of high-quality cigars. Alongside, a fruity sweet mandarin floats through the gravity of the tobacco.

This is followed by a gentle introduction of leather, which combines well with the woody Elimi and the tobacco.

While Tom Ford's "Ombré Leather" fits like a second skin, here it feels more like the leather sofa in the foyer of the Oval Office.

I know that luxury car brands enhance their interiors with artificial scents.
I immediately think of my butler holding the door of the new Rolls Royce open to chauffeur me to the horse races.

After about 20 - 30 minutes of driving without being stuck in traffic, mind you, the journey takes a good 5-7 hours, I notice the deep longevity of the amber.
It is wonderfully cozy in the back of the luxury limousine with La Havane.


The sillage is not too strong, but allows for closeness. It still reaches beyond the minimum distance to draw attention.

Regarding the bottle:

The cap fits magnetically and finds its place on its own.
Octagonal and distinctive, it feels good in the hand. The chrome spray head is easy to use.
The mixture resembles the deep brown color of 2-3 year old thick rum.

For me, at €165 for 125ml, it is definitely worth its price.
I have already worn it in spring, during the still cool morning temperatures.

A good companion, as I feel comfortable with this scent.


#Leather #Tobacco #Gentleman #Noble

Now Next to Me has joined my other fragrances

I tested it here extensively with a little accident.

While decanting a sharing, I accidentally spilled about 5 ml over my thigh and wrist due to circumstances I don't necessarily want to explain.

What I can say about it is, it went badly, all the way to the back of my knee.

But
the scent is truly unobtrusive even in larger amounts.
Everything is very softly intertwined.

Complexity through the top-heart-base accords
The scent progression is varied. It starts with a fruity opening.
I really believe I can perceive the melon, with a hint of coconut.

After about 1 hour, the sillage transforms into a very delicate cloud. Like after a sandstorm, the oud base remains pleasantly directional.

Everything turns into a noble rose cream powder made of cashmeran and tonka.

I think even at 40 degrees in the desert state, the scent can be worn without becoming heavy.

The whole thing definitely works with just a few spritzes.

After several tries and extensive testing, I can now say that I am enthusiastic, and the wearability is definitely given for me.
It is a wonderful and versatile floral scent.
Upon the first spray, I applied two sprays directly onto the back of my hand.
At that moment, the strength seemed too strong and intrusive to me.
I cannot distinguish between amber and ambroxan; however, I think my nose finds this mixture too intense the more it is applied to one spot.

After several days of testing, I now spray more or less into the room and let my body immerse in the mist.

Ambre Royal settles on my skin like a padded jacket.
The herbal notes thus carry the floral and fruity notes with a hearty base.

I find it just right for spring, where I can walk through parks and streets, and time and again a bush or a blooming tree marks its location.

With this scent on my body, I am optimally integrated into the environment.

So far, the brand is still quite unknown to me, as most fragrances from the house of Carner are only available on the website or in selected perfumeries.
The same goes for Marbella.

I have a connection to this through a childhood vacation in Marbella.
I can remember bullfights, the sea, sunshine, and whitewashed houses.
This fragrance is a wonderful association with my bright memories.

It is sweet, fresh, fruity, floral, and all of this on a subtly clean musk base.

I recognize the green tea with juicy peach.
Like one of those tea spritzer refreshment drinks, just with more fullness and less sugar.

The floral notes, especially the well-measured jasmine, work very harmoniously together with the fruits.
I think I could apply 10 sprays of this and it would never be perceived as overwhelming or too much.

It definitely suits the warmer seasons more.
Although, in winter in Marbella, I could also imagine it well.

The bottle, in this shimmering blue, definitely stands out on the perfume shelf.
I will give it a permanent place in my collection, as I haven't found anything comparable so far.

Definitely unisex, because the flowers are very well integrated.

A big compliment to the house of Carner from me.