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Extreme smooooth.
Extreme/Intense/Black...Blablabla. I think by now we are all similarly annoyed by this new marketing phenomenon just like the much-criticized sport flankers. But when Daniela Andrier has had a hand in it, I still pay attention, and so my expectations for this Luna Rossa flanker were quite high, especially considering that I don't really like the regular Luna Rossa, although one must certainly attest to its good quality.
To put it bluntly - this one has very little in common with the regular Luna Rossa. While the original could be categorized as clean & fresh & light, the new one is a cozy scent with very oriental undertones. What is also very prominent here, especially at the beginning, is the lavender. The first spray is a real lavender-vanilla burst. Quite sweet. I almost wanted to write it off, thank God I left it on my skin! It develops in a highly interesting way and - one cannot say otherwise - simply wonderful and soft as cotton. It fits perfectly for a rainy day like today. It conveys a sense of security and warmth.
As I said, the beginning is quite powerful, it is indeed intense, but even here it is extremely rounded and cuddly, albeit very sweet. Coupled with that typical, fluffy Andrier powdery soapiness, which is somewhat weaker here than usual but still noticeable, it is truly a feast. Quickly, spices mix in, the pepper is noticeable, I smell the juniper berry and - cinnamon! The scent has a wonderfully soft spiciness that almost feels festive without drifting into the edible realm. The sweetness gradually recedes, the vanilla weakens, the spices remain, and a very smooth woodiness joins in, which lasts a long time. From start to finish, simply smooooooth. And it smells natural, never artificial! This is especially a really nice quality nowadays.
The longevity is very good (for me, 8 hours), the sillage is wonderfully balanced, not too weak, not too strong. Due to the fragrance notes and the overall impression of the scent, the season feels perfect; in the height of summer, I would find it unsuitable and too oppressive. The release date was perfectly chosen!
This is a nice flanker and a delightful new release - it certainly deserved a new name. Anyway, Ms. Andrier has delivered a great creation. I can also imagine it well on a woman.
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To put it bluntly - this one has very little in common with the regular Luna Rossa. While the original could be categorized as clean & fresh & light, the new one is a cozy scent with very oriental undertones. What is also very prominent here, especially at the beginning, is the lavender. The first spray is a real lavender-vanilla burst. Quite sweet. I almost wanted to write it off, thank God I left it on my skin! It develops in a highly interesting way and - one cannot say otherwise - simply wonderful and soft as cotton. It fits perfectly for a rainy day like today. It conveys a sense of security and warmth.
As I said, the beginning is quite powerful, it is indeed intense, but even here it is extremely rounded and cuddly, albeit very sweet. Coupled with that typical, fluffy Andrier powdery soapiness, which is somewhat weaker here than usual but still noticeable, it is truly a feast. Quickly, spices mix in, the pepper is noticeable, I smell the juniper berry and - cinnamon! The scent has a wonderfully soft spiciness that almost feels festive without drifting into the edible realm. The sweetness gradually recedes, the vanilla weakens, the spices remain, and a very smooth woodiness joins in, which lasts a long time. From start to finish, simply smooooooth. And it smells natural, never artificial! This is especially a really nice quality nowadays.
The longevity is very good (for me, 8 hours), the sillage is wonderfully balanced, not too weak, not too strong. Due to the fragrance notes and the overall impression of the scent, the season feels perfect; in the height of summer, I would find it unsuitable and too oppressive. The release date was perfectly chosen!
This is a nice flanker and a delightful new release - it certainly deserved a new name. Anyway, Ms. Andrier has delivered a great creation. I can also imagine it well on a woman.
Test it!
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Ocean Kloyale
Finally ;-) The new James Bond fragrance! The world has been waiting for this...
The bottle is as innovative as ever, just in a different color, the name is sensational, a nod to Casino Royale, only with Ocean in front! I am totally thrilled! *grumble*
So then, he is a daredevil, that James. Just as daring, I spray a puff on my wrist. *Drumroll*
Oh no. It is supposed to represent the ocean (?), okay fine, you can tell, sea water including dried algae, mixed with totally royal vinegar essence and Dr. Oetker lemon zest from the packet. Piercing!
After 5 minutes, the cannon is already empty, and it reloads with cheap-sweet iris and a questionable wood mix that strongly reminds me of Grandpa's beloved aftershave. That lasts about an hour - and then - PUFF! - James is gone again.
Probably it was too embarrassing for him to go on his missions smelling like this, especially after all the women turned away from him due to their associations with toilet cleaning products. So he decides to put on something decent first and rename his new fragrance to use it as a scent for his little bathroom. However, to sell "Casino Kloyale," the price needs to be significantly lowered.
After his debut was such a dud, he now takes a nice vacation, marked by shame and self-doubt about whether he should turn away from the art of perfume making.
And hopefully thinks about not offering us such rubbish. Thank you.
The bottle is as innovative as ever, just in a different color, the name is sensational, a nod to Casino Royale, only with Ocean in front! I am totally thrilled! *grumble*
So then, he is a daredevil, that James. Just as daring, I spray a puff on my wrist. *Drumroll*
Oh no. It is supposed to represent the ocean (?), okay fine, you can tell, sea water including dried algae, mixed with totally royal vinegar essence and Dr. Oetker lemon zest from the packet. Piercing!
After 5 minutes, the cannon is already empty, and it reloads with cheap-sweet iris and a questionable wood mix that strongly reminds me of Grandpa's beloved aftershave. That lasts about an hour - and then - PUFF! - James is gone again.
Probably it was too embarrassing for him to go on his missions smelling like this, especially after all the women turned away from him due to their associations with toilet cleaning products. So he decides to put on something decent first and rename his new fragrance to use it as a scent for his little bathroom. However, to sell "Casino Kloyale," the price needs to be significantly lowered.
After his debut was such a dud, he now takes a nice vacation, marked by shame and self-doubt about whether he should turn away from the art of perfume making.
And hopefully thinks about not offering us such rubbish. Thank you.
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Metallic Insalata Caprese - to bite into?
I saw the so-called Compatibility Set from Blood Concept at a 50 percent discount. I've heard quite a bit about this crazy Italian niche label, but I hadn't been able to try it yet. Due to the lack of testers and my spontaneous excitement at the fact that I could buy 4 times 10 ml of perfume extrait in a pretty wild pipette bottle, I just took this set with me. I'm now too lazy to write an additional review for 0, B, and AB, so here's just a brief overview:
0: Raspberry - nail polish remover, develops into a suit made of metal and leather - unbearable for me.
B: Tipsy cherry - cough drops, develops into peppery firewood - surprise: I like it!
AB: God in heaven, sooo disgusting, I had to gag! Like scouring cream on a dirty metal operating table. Please add the sounds of steel wool on metal! Shudder! Goosebumps, ugh. I couldn't stand the smell for long, it doesn't develop at all and sticks like Pattex.
Now to A, which I will elaborate on: This one is described as green, aromatic, and clean. You can tell that this is indeed the softest of the four. And how does it smell? As mentioned in the title: Like Insalata Caprese! Yes, exactly, mozzarella with tomatoes and basil. And a hint of herbs de Provence on top - yummy, perfect for the weather, lunch in the sun... you can exclude the mozzarella from the scent, as it is odorless anyway. But I swear to you, this "perfume" really smells like the famous Italian antipasti! And it smells like a huge portion, because you can't finish it and wrap the rest in a piece of aluminum foil. Crazy!
Would I wear it? No, I miss a hint of fruit, wood, "perfumy"...
But hey, I know what you can use it for: Scenting a fruit and vegetable shop! Because it is "mouthwatering" :-D
Do I regret buying this set? Definitely not. Because as a party gag, this thing is a hit. Just the name "Blood Concept" makes most of my friends, who are used to my perfume choices, shudder. The metallic notes are indeed omnipresent! Everyone should try it... it's really fun with friends!
And I also found a use for AB: If someone is behaving badly - just sprinkle a few drops of it in their hair! They'll run around screaming for days! MUHAHAHAHAHAAAA!
0: Raspberry - nail polish remover, develops into a suit made of metal and leather - unbearable for me.
B: Tipsy cherry - cough drops, develops into peppery firewood - surprise: I like it!
AB: God in heaven, sooo disgusting, I had to gag! Like scouring cream on a dirty metal operating table. Please add the sounds of steel wool on metal! Shudder! Goosebumps, ugh. I couldn't stand the smell for long, it doesn't develop at all and sticks like Pattex.
Now to A, which I will elaborate on: This one is described as green, aromatic, and clean. You can tell that this is indeed the softest of the four. And how does it smell? As mentioned in the title: Like Insalata Caprese! Yes, exactly, mozzarella with tomatoes and basil. And a hint of herbs de Provence on top - yummy, perfect for the weather, lunch in the sun... you can exclude the mozzarella from the scent, as it is odorless anyway. But I swear to you, this "perfume" really smells like the famous Italian antipasti! And it smells like a huge portion, because you can't finish it and wrap the rest in a piece of aluminum foil. Crazy!
Would I wear it? No, I miss a hint of fruit, wood, "perfumy"...
But hey, I know what you can use it for: Scenting a fruit and vegetable shop! Because it is "mouthwatering" :-D
Do I regret buying this set? Definitely not. Because as a party gag, this thing is a hit. Just the name "Blood Concept" makes most of my friends, who are used to my perfume choices, shudder. The metallic notes are indeed omnipresent! Everyone should try it... it's really fun with friends!
And I also found a use for AB: If someone is behaving badly - just sprinkle a few drops of it in their hair! They'll run around screaming for days! MUHAHAHAHAHAAAA!
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I can hardly believe it would have become such a mega seller with blood & sperm.
Recently been to a fancy club. Met a new girl. Damn, she smelled good. I was totally in a trance :-P "What are you wearing? That smells amazing." "That's the Lady GaGa perfume." Okay, I had to process that first. I had seen it often. Smelled it once, but on a paper strip. Nah, nothing special, next. 08/15. But on her...WOW. So I ran to the turquoise and sprayed it on my skin. Yes, I'm a guy, so what?! Fruity, floral, nice. Gaga? No! But bad? No way. There's something to it! On me, it smells like fruit salad with a whole lot of honey, served in a used ashtray. Somehow quite cool, seductive...pretty sexy! I took a small bottle with me. Got one of those silly plastic Gaga sunglasses right away. I think the bottle is just great...and I sniff it often. I only wear it at home. When I want to feel good or think of her :-P Miss GaGa says you would smell like an expensive hooker with it. That's okay! Better than a cheap one, right?
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