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Goosebumps Moment!
Here it is, my second 10 out of 10 rating - all in! By the way, I gave my first one to the beautiful Santal Nabataea. And I dedicate my second 10 out of 10 rating to my second review. Yes - I haven't written much so far, as I usually just quickly type a statement.
Now, to this beautiful fragrance that left me speechless spontaneously. I fell deeply in love with it on the spot and it gave me a goosebumps moment with the urge to close my eyes and embark on an absolute feel-good relaxation thought journey. Wow! I love it when fragrances manage to gain power over thoughts. Of course, preferably in a pleasant, positive direction (because fragrances can certainly do the opposite as well) ;)
This complex scent is perfection. It starts with sweet incense, celebratory, sacred, Christmassy, festive, piney-green. I don't remember ever smelling something like sweet incense before. Subtle, nose-relaxing, enveloping, hypnotic, magnetic. I perceive the anise, which is increasingly becoming a note I appreciate in perfumes. Very complex, I am wafted by alternating smoky, creamy, ethereal-piney, "wellness" notes around my nose. All the while, this subtly sweet, almost fruity note is present. The sillage is absolutely excellent. Gently caressing, not harshly clapping ;) Everything here is so coherent and harmoniously intertwined. A masterpiece!
Whether I consciously perceive basil, I cannot say, but I love it in fragrances, that much I know. The tobacco remains very much in the background, appearing quite tame here, soft & creamy. Not harshly smoky, as is the case with many tobacco scents. I really like it!
What can I say? I discovered a sharing... I MUST have it, I can't help it. It's quite rare for me to participate in a sharing so spontaneously after testing. Usually, my wish list grows steadily at first, and it can be patient until you get a fragrance for (more extensive) testing under your nose.
Royal Tobacco is by far not the first Amouage to leave a lasting impression on me, but it immediately takes the lead by a wide margin. Lilac Love and Journey Woman come to mind, for example. Journey also succeeds in creating a wonderful thought journey, here to distant lands & cultures. I haven't tested any other Amouages in depth yet. It's time for me to thoroughly take on my Amouage decants :D
Amouage's Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco - Highly recommended by me, definitely test it!
Now, to this beautiful fragrance that left me speechless spontaneously. I fell deeply in love with it on the spot and it gave me a goosebumps moment with the urge to close my eyes and embark on an absolute feel-good relaxation thought journey. Wow! I love it when fragrances manage to gain power over thoughts. Of course, preferably in a pleasant, positive direction (because fragrances can certainly do the opposite as well) ;)
This complex scent is perfection. It starts with sweet incense, celebratory, sacred, Christmassy, festive, piney-green. I don't remember ever smelling something like sweet incense before. Subtle, nose-relaxing, enveloping, hypnotic, magnetic. I perceive the anise, which is increasingly becoming a note I appreciate in perfumes. Very complex, I am wafted by alternating smoky, creamy, ethereal-piney, "wellness" notes around my nose. All the while, this subtly sweet, almost fruity note is present. The sillage is absolutely excellent. Gently caressing, not harshly clapping ;) Everything here is so coherent and harmoniously intertwined. A masterpiece!
Whether I consciously perceive basil, I cannot say, but I love it in fragrances, that much I know. The tobacco remains very much in the background, appearing quite tame here, soft & creamy. Not harshly smoky, as is the case with many tobacco scents. I really like it!
What can I say? I discovered a sharing... I MUST have it, I can't help it. It's quite rare for me to participate in a sharing so spontaneously after testing. Usually, my wish list grows steadily at first, and it can be patient until you get a fragrance for (more extensive) testing under your nose.
Royal Tobacco is by far not the first Amouage to leave a lasting impression on me, but it immediately takes the lead by a wide margin. Lilac Love and Journey Woman come to mind, for example. Journey also succeeds in creating a wonderful thought journey, here to distant lands & cultures. I haven't tested any other Amouages in depth yet. It's time for me to thoroughly take on my Amouage decants :D
Amouage's Opus XIV - Royal Tobacco - Highly recommended by me, definitely test it!
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Past Times in the Dark Living Room
I take a seat on Grandma's oversized upholstered sofa. Right next to the thick dark blue velvet curtains that smell slightly musty yet radiate coziness, just like her entire living room. Here, one lingers over coffee or tea and indulges in memories, following Grandma's smiling stories about old times and decades, with a hint of nostalgia in her voice and face.
Despite this beautiful, pleasant association, I am completely torn by Noir Patchouli. This fragrance overwhelms and confuses me. My first impulsive conclusion was: Patch is really not for me! Intense, dominant, in your face, a sillage slap. Heavy(minded!), musty, old-fashioned. Classic, suitable for older ladies, "grandma scent." Too specific, too intense.
But: why on earth am I then constantly sniffing my arm, seemingly fascinated by this fragrance?! Especially since I perceive it completely differently through the sillage than when I have my nose directly on my skin. The other fragrances I am testing in parallel no longer catch my attention; they fade completely away. Thematically and olfactorily. Yes, I have to admit: This is probably something like art. Maybe I have a masterpiece in front of me?
Please forgive me for not being able to rate Noir Patchouli (today). On one hand, it absolutely does not do justice to give it a "I can't decide, so it's a solid 3+ (grade)!" On the other hand, I'm sure I would test it 3 times and rate it 3 times differently. Depending on the weather, mood, other fragrance competitors on my skin... Although that’s probably always the case; a fragrance evaluation is ultimately a snapshot. Today - the scent brings a bit of melancholy and lethargy, makes me ponder, pause. Fittingly, a rain shower just came down. Or am I perhaps enchanted or hypnotized by Noir Patchouli?
I leave the points open today; I am absolutely at a loss...
Despite this beautiful, pleasant association, I am completely torn by Noir Patchouli. This fragrance overwhelms and confuses me. My first impulsive conclusion was: Patch is really not for me! Intense, dominant, in your face, a sillage slap. Heavy(minded!), musty, old-fashioned. Classic, suitable for older ladies, "grandma scent." Too specific, too intense.
But: why on earth am I then constantly sniffing my arm, seemingly fascinated by this fragrance?! Especially since I perceive it completely differently through the sillage than when I have my nose directly on my skin. The other fragrances I am testing in parallel no longer catch my attention; they fade completely away. Thematically and olfactorily. Yes, I have to admit: This is probably something like art. Maybe I have a masterpiece in front of me?
Please forgive me for not being able to rate Noir Patchouli (today). On one hand, it absolutely does not do justice to give it a "I can't decide, so it's a solid 3+ (grade)!" On the other hand, I'm sure I would test it 3 times and rate it 3 times differently. Depending on the weather, mood, other fragrance competitors on my skin... Although that’s probably always the case; a fragrance evaluation is ultimately a snapshot. Today - the scent brings a bit of melancholy and lethargy, makes me ponder, pause. Fittingly, a rain shower just came down. Or am I perhaps enchanted or hypnotized by Noir Patchouli?
I leave the points open today; I am absolutely at a loss...
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