Woody-chypre take on a popular DNA
This falls in the same family of Aventus with a nice birch quality. I find this a bit brighter in the opening and the quality is definitely here although I would have loved it to last longer than it does, it lingers similarly to and EDT after a couple of hours.
I'm going to give this one a very good rating because it was time that we finally had a heavier birch note in a niche manufacturer without sourcing too far off. I look forward to discover this African Brand and to get transported by more creative fragrances.
Dark and woody with an elegant edge
A rich woody fragrance with strong honey (absolutely not in the direction of Naxos), saffron and guaiac wood that also feels uncomplicated and elegant. It dries down a bit sharp and bitter maybe due to cypriol. You could be reminded of Black Afgano and while this can be true you have to keep in mind that you will not find some of the drier notes of smoke or cashmeran that BA might be reminiscent of, this is more resinous and concrete, solid.
Caraibic blue waters?
Is it true that Pierre Guillaume recreated in here the smell where sky and sea meet?
This is a beautiful rendition of a pear note without its fruity aspect for a wet yet not salty effect that benefits greatly the acquatic nature of the composition. I think I can pick up water-lily which isn't listed and a smooth sandalwood, sweeter and more rounded compared to Santalum Album.
If you like the appeal of water notes without any calone, or iodized profile for a rather "blue bath" effect you will love this.
Coastal paths and sunset strolls
In the opening you are greeted with mint and mimosa that transition to a somewhat dry oak and hazel note with bright undertones of resins. Maybe I shouldn't be suggesting the setting of the fragrance but if you imagine a dry path, the sea, the low sunrays between the shrubbery and the summer you should grasp what this is about.
