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Epic, the Sword of the Amazon
I treasure my little sampler of Epic Woman like a gem. Now and then, I take a whiff and enjoy the scent. So expensive and precious.
Epic Woman is a super beautiful fragrance for a super strong woman. For warrior women and fighter spirits. Epic is like a shield, like the sword that is carried. The handle is golden and feels heavy in the hand.
Epic comes from a master workshop and is infused with cinnamon, oriental and green notes, and above all, rose oil. Only the finest extracts of large, dark rose petals. The base is crafted from amber, warm woods, and vanilla. Frankincense continually envelops the scent. Epic is cool and warm, strong and gentle, round and angular.
The notes round off perfectly. Epic smells incredibly feminine and extraordinarily noble. There is nothing that stands out too much. As if the fragrance were made solely for the wearer. Forged just for her.
It is not a scent that presents itself and wants to be worn just for its own sake. It is a fragrance that highlights the personality of the wearer. Like an amplifier that brings out all the character traits of the wearer. It beautifies, it reveals. It strengthens.
Epic Woman is a super beautiful fragrance for a super strong woman. For warrior women and fighter spirits. Epic is like a shield, like the sword that is carried. The handle is golden and feels heavy in the hand.
Epic comes from a master workshop and is infused with cinnamon, oriental and green notes, and above all, rose oil. Only the finest extracts of large, dark rose petals. The base is crafted from amber, warm woods, and vanilla. Frankincense continually envelops the scent. Epic is cool and warm, strong and gentle, round and angular.
The notes round off perfectly. Epic smells incredibly feminine and extraordinarily noble. There is nothing that stands out too much. As if the fragrance were made solely for the wearer. Forged just for her.
It is not a scent that presents itself and wants to be worn just for its own sake. It is a fragrance that highlights the personality of the wearer. Like an amplifier that brings out all the character traits of the wearer. It beautifies, it reveals. It strengthens.
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Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake
Here, true perfume artistry has been applied. Memoir starts sweet and slightly smoky, but I can also clearly smell the orange at the beginning. Just a little later, it becomes spicier. Pepper & clove. Oriental, typical Amouage. So rich and full. So soft, so rounded. More restrained than the other Amouages I know (Epic & Lyric).
Memoir does not overwhelm; it is almost silent, but in a wonderful way, because it is still so expressive. It practically floats with its bittersweet dark smoke trails - so beautifully sad. Like a ballet ensemble dancing silently on stage. Graceful and very dignified. Confident, but also always a bit melancholic. Passionate.
With the heart notes, a few white floral peaks emerge. Rich and gentle. In the end, I think I can discern a very soft leather accord. I am captivated. Swan Lake in fragrance form.
Memoir captivates. It enchants. It touches. It is almost tragic, but at the same time, it does not make me sad. It is simply beautiful.
Memoir does not overwhelm; it is almost silent, but in a wonderful way, because it is still so expressive. It practically floats with its bittersweet dark smoke trails - so beautifully sad. Like a ballet ensemble dancing silently on stage. Graceful and very dignified. Confident, but also always a bit melancholic. Passionate.
With the heart notes, a few white floral peaks emerge. Rich and gentle. In the end, I think I can discern a very soft leather accord. I am captivated. Swan Lake in fragrance form.
Memoir captivates. It enchants. It touches. It is almost tragic, but at the same time, it does not make me sad. It is simply beautiful.
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"Sophisticated"
Somehow I came across Cuir de Lancome: I wanted to explore leather as a fragrance note in perfumes, the scent was available online at a good price and was also considered a modern classic by many.
At first, I was a bit disappointed because Cuir seemed harsher and less gentle in its leather note than I had hoped. After a few more wearings, I had gotten used to that certain vintage touch, yet there were still only a few occasions to wear Cuir.
That changed a few weeks ago when I wanted to go out with a friend to a rather small, private concert where everyone in the audience usually engages in lively conversation before and after (you know each other...). The question of all questions "Which perfume should I wear?" was, as always, in the air. No opulent flower, nothing that could overwhelm those around me. Nothing too sweet, too fruity, too smoky, too.... All samples and bottles flew through my fingers until only Cuir was left. Cuir? I was wearing jeans and sneakers, but I had added a few accents with my top and earrings, so I didn't look too sporty. I wanted to look "sophisticated," and at that moment, Cuir really fit exceptionally well.
The next day, my friend mentioned that I smelled great and that I should wear the perfume more often. I took her advice and still do: Yes, it took a while until I fell for Cuir's scent. What I initially considered harsh and old is now balanced and elegant. Cuir doesn’t shout for attention and doesn’t tell tales of oriental smoky tanning processes. It speaks of fine leather handbags and cases carried by a neat middle-aged woman. A chic accessory that underscores the appearance but doesn’t steal the show. For some reason, I always think of Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Sophisticated.
At first, I was a bit disappointed because Cuir seemed harsher and less gentle in its leather note than I had hoped. After a few more wearings, I had gotten used to that certain vintage touch, yet there were still only a few occasions to wear Cuir.
That changed a few weeks ago when I wanted to go out with a friend to a rather small, private concert where everyone in the audience usually engages in lively conversation before and after (you know each other...). The question of all questions "Which perfume should I wear?" was, as always, in the air. No opulent flower, nothing that could overwhelm those around me. Nothing too sweet, too fruity, too smoky, too.... All samples and bottles flew through my fingers until only Cuir was left. Cuir? I was wearing jeans and sneakers, but I had added a few accents with my top and earrings, so I didn't look too sporty. I wanted to look "sophisticated," and at that moment, Cuir really fit exceptionally well.
The next day, my friend mentioned that I smelled great and that I should wear the perfume more often. I took her advice and still do: Yes, it took a while until I fell for Cuir's scent. What I initially considered harsh and old is now balanced and elegant. Cuir doesn’t shout for attention and doesn’t tell tales of oriental smoky tanning processes. It speaks of fine leather handbags and cases carried by a neat middle-aged woman. A chic accessory that underscores the appearance but doesn’t steal the show. For some reason, I always think of Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Sophisticated.
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Horse Balm is Available Cheaper Too
First of all:
The extrait versions of the three Vero Profumo perfumes have divided the perfume world - some are enthusiastic about the quality and the scents, while others report stinky experiences.
The EdP versions are said to be more wearable and suitable for everyday use, yet still retain the character of the extraits.
Well, I was curious and ordered a sample set of the three EdP versions. I was particularly eager to try Onda, as no review could give me a particularly good impression of the scent.
This is what you can expect: A saddle. A dark, old saddle. And horse balm. Somewhere, a horse is galloping through the scent. It rides through a forest, over damp ground, moist moss. It smells dark, pungent, almost musty.
Can a perfume be more repulsive? I can hardly imagine it. At the same time, there is a strange fascination emanating from Onda. It is interesting and simultaneously disgusting.
Is the scent wearable? In my eyes, no. If at all, then only for a very self-confident and "robust" woman whose presence already attracts attention. Either a grande dame of the old school or a matron.
The quality, on the other hand (as with the other two scents), is excellent, and for that reason, I give it a 40% rating.
To all perfume enthusiasts who are looking for ever more unusual and extreme perfume creations, I heartily recommend the Vero Profumo Trio, especially Onda.
For everyone else: Do yourselves and your environment a favor and stay away from this scent!
Overall, the hype surrounding the Vero Profumo scents remains a mystery to me (as a non-perfume enthusiast of the aforementioned category). The other two scents (EdP) are not as repulsive as Onda, but they also did not blow me away with their beauty.
The extrait versions of the three Vero Profumo perfumes have divided the perfume world - some are enthusiastic about the quality and the scents, while others report stinky experiences.
The EdP versions are said to be more wearable and suitable for everyday use, yet still retain the character of the extraits.
Well, I was curious and ordered a sample set of the three EdP versions. I was particularly eager to try Onda, as no review could give me a particularly good impression of the scent.
This is what you can expect: A saddle. A dark, old saddle. And horse balm. Somewhere, a horse is galloping through the scent. It rides through a forest, over damp ground, moist moss. It smells dark, pungent, almost musty.
Can a perfume be more repulsive? I can hardly imagine it. At the same time, there is a strange fascination emanating from Onda. It is interesting and simultaneously disgusting.
Is the scent wearable? In my eyes, no. If at all, then only for a very self-confident and "robust" woman whose presence already attracts attention. Either a grande dame of the old school or a matron.
The quality, on the other hand (as with the other two scents), is excellent, and for that reason, I give it a 40% rating.
To all perfume enthusiasts who are looking for ever more unusual and extreme perfume creations, I heartily recommend the Vero Profumo Trio, especially Onda.
For everyone else: Do yourselves and your environment a favor and stay away from this scent!
Overall, the hype surrounding the Vero Profumo scents remains a mystery to me (as a non-perfume enthusiast of the aforementioned category). The other two scents (EdP) are not as repulsive as Onda, but they also did not blow me away with their beauty.
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Chocolate Madness
I regularly travel to the nearest larger city, where several great big and small (niche) perfumeries are gathered, to expand my fragrance horizon. So far, this has been possible without incident.
Here is the report of a scent experience day that got a bit out of control for no apparent reason:
9:15 AM - Coffee! Rarely do I think of coffee first, but this morning is different and I still feel half-asleep.
9:30 AM - The cup is in front of me and slowly my brain starts to function. Coffee? Am I not more of a tea person?
9:32 AM - When it comes to perfume, I prefer tea as well...
9:35 AM - ... and what if I go looking for good coffee perfumes?
10:40 AM - My internet research on coffee and breakfast scents begins.
12:00 PM - Research completed. On the list are, among others, New Haarlem by Bond No 9, Serge Lutens' Jeux de Peau, Rochas pour Homme, and a few more.
2:00 PM - I reach the first perfumery and a friendly saleswoman tries to entice me with Eau de Charlotte by Annick Goutal. Hello!? Coffee? Breakfast? Annick Goutal is nice, but: give me more!
2:20 PM - "So New York" by Bond No 9 is also rejected by me. Not breakfast-intensive enough either.
2:55 PM - The next perfumery actually has a dusty bottle of Rochas pour Homme on the shelf. hmmm, much better, but clearly intended for men. If there were also a man at the table with my cup of coffee, then...
3:05 PM - New Haarlem comes surprisingly close to my idea of coffee in the morning. I spend 15 minutes with my nose on the test strip before my eye falls on the price tag.
3:25 PM - Fortunately, the store also carries Serge Lutens. Jeux de Peau gives me less coffee & caramel than New Haarlem, but more toast and butter. Not bad, not bad at all!
3:35 PM - The saleswoman hands me a Montale bottle and believes that this intense scent could put an end to my obsession with coffee and breakfast. Pfh! Montale? Oud with coffee or what? I am skeptical...
3:35 PM and half a minute later: ... I get shiny eyes...
I spend the next 30 minutes sniffing my arm. Hmmmm, cocoa! And coffee. And nuts. Cocoa powder, chocolate flakes, chocolate muesli!! I keep thinking of a child with a chocolate-smeared mouth. Why does the child look just like me?
4:10 PM - And why do I find myself in a Starbucks with a cappuccino and chocolate muffin in front of me?!
4:30 PM - Everything is gone. I still smell like chocolate.
4:45 PM - I still smell like chocolate.
5:45 PM - I still smell like chocolate.
6:45 PM - ...
7:10 PM - I can't take it anymore. McDonald's! Normally, I avoid such chain stores, but this is already the second one (after Starbucks) that I am practically running to.
7:15 PM - In the bathroom, Chocolate Greedy is flowing away with water and soap towards the ocean.
7:20 PM - I get a plain burger and avoid McCafé!
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Chocolate Greedy:
- has the most fitting name ever
- is only suitable for chronic chocolate addicts, definitely not for temporary obsessions like mine
- makes you crave calories
- is like sweets: after a few handfuls of sweets, you can't shovel any more into yourself (memories of Saint Martin's loot come to mind)
Anyone looking for alternatives related to coffee, chocolate, or breakfast should stick to the previously mentioned scents, which are considerably less "greedy," but pleasantly more "perfumery." ;)
Here is the report of a scent experience day that got a bit out of control for no apparent reason:
9:15 AM - Coffee! Rarely do I think of coffee first, but this morning is different and I still feel half-asleep.
9:30 AM - The cup is in front of me and slowly my brain starts to function. Coffee? Am I not more of a tea person?
9:32 AM - When it comes to perfume, I prefer tea as well...
9:35 AM - ... and what if I go looking for good coffee perfumes?
10:40 AM - My internet research on coffee and breakfast scents begins.
12:00 PM - Research completed. On the list are, among others, New Haarlem by Bond No 9, Serge Lutens' Jeux de Peau, Rochas pour Homme, and a few more.
2:00 PM - I reach the first perfumery and a friendly saleswoman tries to entice me with Eau de Charlotte by Annick Goutal. Hello!? Coffee? Breakfast? Annick Goutal is nice, but: give me more!
2:20 PM - "So New York" by Bond No 9 is also rejected by me. Not breakfast-intensive enough either.
2:55 PM - The next perfumery actually has a dusty bottle of Rochas pour Homme on the shelf. hmmm, much better, but clearly intended for men. If there were also a man at the table with my cup of coffee, then...
3:05 PM - New Haarlem comes surprisingly close to my idea of coffee in the morning. I spend 15 minutes with my nose on the test strip before my eye falls on the price tag.
3:25 PM - Fortunately, the store also carries Serge Lutens. Jeux de Peau gives me less coffee & caramel than New Haarlem, but more toast and butter. Not bad, not bad at all!
3:35 PM - The saleswoman hands me a Montale bottle and believes that this intense scent could put an end to my obsession with coffee and breakfast. Pfh! Montale? Oud with coffee or what? I am skeptical...
3:35 PM and half a minute later: ... I get shiny eyes...
I spend the next 30 minutes sniffing my arm. Hmmmm, cocoa! And coffee. And nuts. Cocoa powder, chocolate flakes, chocolate muesli!! I keep thinking of a child with a chocolate-smeared mouth. Why does the child look just like me?
4:10 PM - And why do I find myself in a Starbucks with a cappuccino and chocolate muffin in front of me?!
4:30 PM - Everything is gone. I still smell like chocolate.
4:45 PM - I still smell like chocolate.
5:45 PM - I still smell like chocolate.
6:45 PM - ...
7:10 PM - I can't take it anymore. McDonald's! Normally, I avoid such chain stores, but this is already the second one (after Starbucks) that I am practically running to.
7:15 PM - In the bathroom, Chocolate Greedy is flowing away with water and soap towards the ocean.
7:20 PM - I get a plain burger and avoid McCafé!
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Chocolate Greedy:
- has the most fitting name ever
- is only suitable for chronic chocolate addicts, definitely not for temporary obsessions like mine
- makes you crave calories
- is like sweets: after a few handfuls of sweets, you can't shovel any more into yourself (memories of Saint Martin's loot come to mind)
Anyone looking for alternatives related to coffee, chocolate, or breakfast should stick to the previously mentioned scents, which are considerably less "greedy," but pleasantly more "perfumery." ;)
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