Kittma

This fragrance fascinates me because it is the 1:1 olfactory representation of a fire as seen in the accompanying ASMR video. The fire is radiant and bright, clearly outlined against the black background, which creates a strong contrast. It’s almost surreal and looks photoshopped; the capture is so perfect. The contrast between the real scent of a campfire and its ideal representation has indeed been captured by ASMR.

From the first spray, the nature of the scent is clear. It immediately evokes the association of a campfire. But this olfactory impression is underscored by fragrance notes that make the scent surprisingly bright. The pepper is distinctly noticeable and creates an incredibly strong and pleasant contrast to the realistic rest, giving Bonfire Whisper a certain lightness. After looking at the notes, I can also identify the chili. While I don’t perceive the smell of chili itself, I feel its effect, as it clears the nose.

As shown in the video, I recognize a glowing, radiant fire against a deep black background, and I find that remarkable. This bright and weightless composition in the top note is, for me, a perfect symbiosis with or a very harmonious counterbalance to the authentic smell of a campfire.

As it develops, it becomes more smoldering and towards the end, smoky and vanillic. Here, the fire has given up following the beauty ideal. It is real, it is smoky and smoldering. Burnt.
This type of vanilla is something you have to like; I can’t describe it further.

Wearable? - rather not…
Art? - absolutely!

The scent is primarily very fruity. But not in a purely sweet sugar overload way, rather a bit sour, tangy. Like sour grapes or a green apple. This uniqueness stands out and gives the fragrance a cheeky quality.

When I was studying, at 19 and beyond, #Marbella was my signature scent. It was feminine, sweet, affordable, and long-lasting. All the things that were important to me back then.

Today, I find the scent too sweet, too linear, and too young. As a mother of a small baby and dealing with the resulting sleep deprivation, I feel worlds away from associating myself with this fragrance. The sourness screams of nights spent partying, spontaneous adventures with friends, youthfulness. In my opinion, the scent suits someone who is young and dynamic.

The rose does not stand out. Furthermore, it does not smell like that "classic" rose scent that has been so popular in soaps for years. I do not perceive the patchouli. Meanwhile, I love patchouli. In this particular perfume, a prominent patchouli note would probably be counterproductive.

In the statements, I read that "LR Classics - Marbella | LR / Racine" is said to resemble "Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) | Chanel." Indeed, I can recognize a similarity in the fragrance notes, but the vibe and the message differ. Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is a bit more down-to-earth, mature, and thoughtful. "LR Classics - Marbella | LR / Racine" is more playful, younger, and laid-back.

Although I have outgrown the scent, it marks an important and beautiful phase of my life. I believe that the fragrance can certainly please when presented to a woman who meets the corresponding requirements. Pleasant, cheerful, simply simple. However, for those seeking a sensual fragrance boundary experience or wanting to expand their horizons, the perfume may seem too generic, too uninspired.

It has accompanied me since high school. The time when you belong to the oldest in school and therefore imagine yourself to be grown up. When I see people of that age group today, I think to myself, "Oh, how cute, these baby faces..." Time flies quickly, and now I have owned the fragrance for over a decade. It smells mature, and now I have aged into it as well. I would recommend She for ages 25 and up. It doesn't smell ripe or dusty or anything like that, but it has a classic, elegant aura. For women who are more established in life and do not have school-aged children.

For everyday wear, but a bit chic. With denim shorts and a plain, solid-colored top, She would be "overdressed." A tiny bit more effort, and the fragrance fits perfectly. On the other hand, I rarely feel "underdressed" with it, in my opinion.
The scent works for everyday use and in any season. It manages to have a recognizable quality while not becoming overwhelming. Not every fragrance can achieve that. Therefore, it deserves more than just a statement. This is a review-worthy fragrance!

It is an oriental. Here in Europe, we have our ideas about how orientals smell. Keyword: Oud. But the Orient is vast and multifaceted. Thanks to my family background, I can only emphasize that this is definitely an oriental. Following the radiant opening, there is a very present warmth and subtle spiciness. It’s not surprising given these base notes. I can't filter out individual components, perhaps because I've known She for too long.

Unfortunately, despite the uniqueness, versatility, and harmony of the notes, I also have to agree with the critics here on Parfumo. She develops something herbal, something hard. I also associate it with something masculine. But it’s not that the fragrance is fine and feminine and becomes more masculine over time. No, the masculine element joins the feminine at some point. It doesn’t create a unisex fragrance, but rather a scent that is simultaneously sweet and heartwarming, yet harder and more herbal. This creates a certain tension and is exciting, but it can also be perceived as disturbing or off-putting. It’s not a run-of-the-mill fragrance! Very special yet digestible for the mainstream. Soothing and jarring at the same time. She is a contradiction.

The bottle is perfectly fine, minimalist, and pleasant to hold and spray. Unfortunately, I feel that without the cap, the perfume evaporates.
However, I find the name annoying… She would have sufficed; why add 476422588 translations of the perfume name to it?! It looks like a mistake, and yet it has remained since 1998.

On me, She lasts very well for this price category. Perhaps around 8 hours. The sillage is wider at first but develops a bit closer over time. It stays about an arm's length away.

I love the fragrance, and I am also bothered by it. It’s probably time to say goodbye. But I wanted to explain that. The fragrance is underestimated (keyword Sí); it has its outstanding qualities. But it also has a flaw that I no longer want to overlook now that I am exploring more and dating other fragrances. Surely someone else will appreciate the masculine aspect that I have only tolerated. Thank you for the beautiful time!

I first smelled the perfume in 2015 when I was sitting on a plane heading to Morocco. A flight attendant, who passed by my seat several times, smelled SO good that I would have been in heaven if I wasn't already in heaven. It was a delight that made my eyes roll back. She didn't just smell clean, she smelled pure. It was the kind of scent that makes you want to inhale deeply and never exhale. It was the first time I had such an experience with a fragrance. I asked her as we were disembarking what she was wearing. By the way, at that time, I couldn't have said it was a perfume. It didn't smell perfumey. She proudly pulled out a small bottle from her safe and showed it to me. Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma.

I was so afraid of forgetting it. My brain while going down the stairs: Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma. The same during the two-hour car ride to the hostel. I couldn't forget it. Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma. Like the little monkey in Homer Simpson's head that keeps coming back, AdP kept popping up in my mind. I didn't forget it.
At that time, I didn't know that niche existed or that some perfumes are not so easy to buy. This experience didn't leave me for OVER A YEAR. Whenever I was in a store that had designer perfumes, I looked for AdP. Online shopping didn't exist in my world at that time. I was the kind of person who left her uncharged phone in a drawer for weeks while driving her friends crazy. Suddenly, on my birthday, I was gifted a used travel bottle of AdP. I had raved about it 83822748281 times.

The scent comes across far too poorly on Parfumo, in my opinion. Even now, with a bit more experience with fragrances, I find that the scent stands out positively from other clean scents. It pains me to even call AdP that. The scent is so noble; no detergent I have ever bought smelled so… noble. "Nobile" hits it right on the mark. Citrusy start, but it differs in its composition from the usual citrusy start. Lively, natural, high-quality. It instantly lifts your spirits. Personally, I can smell the magnolia. Also the
jasmine. The notes don't blend too strongly. They are, in my opinion, well perceivable individually and stand precisely next to each other. I like that. The white flowers come across as very luxurious. Therefore, I find AdP too fancy for everyday wear. Additionally, I classify it as more summery due to its floral freshness. It works during the day and in the evening due to its elegance as well. I even considered wearing AdP on my wedding day. AdP is "well-structured." By that, I mean it has a very obvious scent progression. Just as the steps of a staircase are clearly separated from one another, the stages of the perfume are slightly intertwined but not inconspicuously transitioning into one another. The base notes remain very subtle in the background. It lasts a long time on my skin and on clothing for days. The sillage is top-notch. Over-spraying doesn't work, but a little spray is enough.

What more could you want? Except for more of the scent. I now have my third travel bottle… and with every spray, I'm above the clouds.

The vanilla note in CB is said to be indescribable, sooooo wonderful. That's what they say.

It’s midsummer, in the middle of the day in our attic apartment. So I spray the fragrance on. Full of anticipation. My first impression: It smells very unpleasant. My husband comes in and immediately throws open the windows because he finds the smell so disturbing. That says something, as we actually make a big effort to keep the heat outside as much as possible. It’s already hot enough in here.

Over time, I can clearly smell the straw flower. The suede is also incredibly well done. In general, it is evident that this is a masterpiece. High quality. Wow.
I am waiting to be enchanted by the vanilla note. And I wait. And wait. You can slowly perceive it, yes, that’s true. But rather in the background. Hidden. Unfortunately. I sense the vanilla more than I can smell it.
But the unpleasantness from the top note lingers. I just recently started my fragrance journey, so I can’t say what specifically bothers me. Over time, it becomes less overwhelming. However, it always remains very present.

Even days after my two sprays on the wrist, my husband asks me if I unpacked the perfume again. The scent simply lingers in the apartment, even though all the windows are wide open at night.

Incredibly finely tuned, noble perfume with a straw flower that is very noticeable to my nose and a wonderful suede. Bombastic longevity on the body and in the room. Unfortunately, there’s some note that I absolutely do not like. But above all: Where is the hyped Guerlain vanilla? In other fragrances like AN, it captivates me…
I plan to test it again in half a year. Because when I read the comments of others, I feel like I’m holding the wrong sample in my hands.
Maybe the vanilla needs to mature, maybe my sense of smell does. Maybe the temperatures aren’t right, maybe my skin chemistry.
Who knows…

Addition:
After a comparison with a new sample, I now know that I unfortunately bought a spoiled scent! The overwhelming note is not there and all the notes blend together much more harmoniously. Much more pleasant!