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Queen of the Night
I still can't believe I found this. My bottle is posted in pictures of this fragrance, in case you would like to know which version I am describing. My guess is, that this bottle is a 60ies edition of the extrait. It arrived sealed and in top condition so I think the fragrance should be almost fully intact.
Just sprayed this for the second time. It leaves an oily residue on my skin, which indicates a high concentration of aromatic components in this extrait, also judging by the way it smells, my guess would be that it has at least 25% oil concentration.
To summarize I would call this the perfect dark tuberose. Not too overwhelming, but dramatic enough to make this something special.
First impression is an almost minty tuberose, headnote seems to contain some aldehydes, also some subtle spice, these definitely seem to be dosed less extreme than in the other Weils I have, such as Zibeline and Antilope oil.
Moving towards the heart notes, this is going darker and more divaesque. At this point I would describe what I am smelling as a non sweet marzipan benzoe tuberose, mixed with soft suede gloves and a sprinkle of the first purr of a sensual base.
The closer we get to the basenotes, the more I am tempted to call this a dark narcotic floral that could tempt even the purest of souls. I find this sensual, sexy and seductive.
As expected, Weil did not disappoint here, as the animalics in the base are just right. There is a civetty musky whisper on subtle leathery notes that create this typical unique Weil perfumed fur impression that lingers all through the night it was created for.
Posted a link to the comments in case you are interested to see more of the presentation.
Just sprayed this for the second time. It leaves an oily residue on my skin, which indicates a high concentration of aromatic components in this extrait, also judging by the way it smells, my guess would be that it has at least 25% oil concentration.
To summarize I would call this the perfect dark tuberose. Not too overwhelming, but dramatic enough to make this something special.
First impression is an almost minty tuberose, headnote seems to contain some aldehydes, also some subtle spice, these definitely seem to be dosed less extreme than in the other Weils I have, such as Zibeline and Antilope oil.
Moving towards the heart notes, this is going darker and more divaesque. At this point I would describe what I am smelling as a non sweet marzipan benzoe tuberose, mixed with soft suede gloves and a sprinkle of the first purr of a sensual base.
The closer we get to the basenotes, the more I am tempted to call this a dark narcotic floral that could tempt even the purest of souls. I find this sensual, sexy and seductive.
As expected, Weil did not disappoint here, as the animalics in the base are just right. There is a civetty musky whisper on subtle leathery notes that create this typical unique Weil perfumed fur impression that lingers all through the night it was created for.
Posted a link to the comments in case you are interested to see more of the presentation.
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Sultan's oils blended by Laurent Smal
It all started with a mystery sample labeled XLXM, that led to bottle 1 of 40, continued with a restock bottle and stayed as one of my absolute favourites to this day.
I have been giving this attar some time to mature, wore it a lot and let my nose discover more and more of the beautiful facets of this composition.
The opening is an impressive subtle spicy, heavy middle eastern, sort of resinous saffron with the finest roses. Already at this point you can feel the mesmerizing effect that only aged ouds can have on a composition. The oud here is not off-putting or heavy at all, it's present, simply adding some magic to the heart note here. In the base, this scent then shifts to something warm, cuddly and inviting, where a generous dose of rare vintage, balsamic ambergris, orris and sandalwood and subtle sweetness from vanilla spoil the senses.
This is one for connaisseurs and is probably the finest perfume oil composition I own. Recommended if you see no issue in having your nose glued to your wrist where you applied it for hours.
Head Note
Vintage Taif Rose
From the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said, Bulgarian Rose, Saffron Essence
Heart Note
Vintage Burmese and Hindi Oud 80’s from the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said
Deep Note
Sandalwood Mysore – Vanilla Bourbon – Iris Concrete
Signature
Vintage Grey Ambergris
From the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said
I have been giving this attar some time to mature, wore it a lot and let my nose discover more and more of the beautiful facets of this composition.
The opening is an impressive subtle spicy, heavy middle eastern, sort of resinous saffron with the finest roses. Already at this point you can feel the mesmerizing effect that only aged ouds can have on a composition. The oud here is not off-putting or heavy at all, it's present, simply adding some magic to the heart note here. In the base, this scent then shifts to something warm, cuddly and inviting, where a generous dose of rare vintage, balsamic ambergris, orris and sandalwood and subtle sweetness from vanilla spoil the senses.
This is one for connaisseurs and is probably the finest perfume oil composition I own. Recommended if you see no issue in having your nose glued to your wrist where you applied it for hours.
Head Note
Vintage Taif Rose
From the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said, Bulgarian Rose, Saffron Essence
Heart Note
Vintage Burmese and Hindi Oud 80’s from the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said
Deep Note
Sandalwood Mysore – Vanilla Bourbon – Iris Concrete
Signature
Vintage Grey Ambergris
From the Collection of HM Sultan Qaboos Al Said
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie.
Naming your perfume like a song by Lana del Rey will automatically spark my interest, if you use high % irone orris in the composition, even more so.
Yayo is slang for what Eric Clapton described with "she don't lie", and I am guessing he knew what he was talking about a little too well for his own good. A "fantasy" accord of what he was singing about is found in this perfume. While I can't say I know too much about this, I can guarantee that this stuff is addictive too.
As I am always on the hunt for unusual compositions featuring high quality orris, I was glad to get a sample of this with my last order. The opening partially reminded me of some vintage white floral compositions I own, while blue lotus adds some sort of damp aquatic depth to it, while the 80% irone and mxsky notes get more and more present. At this stage this feels sort of powdery, mineral, cooling and sparkly at the same time. In the very late drydown I also get some gentle, non resinous, bright incense notes. Seems to be of high concentration too, love the color of this juice.
I can recommend this one to anyone addicted to real orris and unusual compositions, glad I found it, maybe it will find you too.
Yayo is slang for what Eric Clapton described with "she don't lie", and I am guessing he knew what he was talking about a little too well for his own good. A "fantasy" accord of what he was singing about is found in this perfume. While I can't say I know too much about this, I can guarantee that this stuff is addictive too.
As I am always on the hunt for unusual compositions featuring high quality orris, I was glad to get a sample of this with my last order. The opening partially reminded me of some vintage white floral compositions I own, while blue lotus adds some sort of damp aquatic depth to it, while the 80% irone and mxsky notes get more and more present. At this stage this feels sort of powdery, mineral, cooling and sparkly at the same time. In the very late drydown I also get some gentle, non resinous, bright incense notes. Seems to be of high concentration too, love the color of this juice.
I can recommend this one to anyone addicted to real orris and unusual compositions, glad I found it, maybe it will find you too.
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Christmas in Spring
Nuit de Noël was created in 1922 by Ernest Daltroff for his lover, Félicie Vanpouille, who loved Christmas Eve. Don't be fooled by the name though, as the fragrance evokes so much more than christmas nostalgia. I would even go so far to say that this a must-have for vintage lovers. Not easy to find, I was lucky enough to get this one in a sealed box and bottle, that preserved the beauty of this essence over the decades.
It has a generous overdose of real mysore sandalwood, that, in addition to moss, adds a beautiful creamy balsamic touch to the typical Caron spice, mxsks and subtle florals. This has a woody, sensual warm, sort of exotic vibe to it, which makes it a great accessory for a night out or special occasions.
Cleopatra's Boudoir found this beautiful reference"
In his book, The Essence of Perfume by Roja Dove mentioned that " Guy Robert is believed to have said of it "that you could be sitting in a theatre with some of the world's most beautiful women sitting to your left, right, and in front of you, each wearing one of the world's finest perfume creations.... But, if a woman were to enter wearing Nuit de Noel, all the other women would become invisible."**
Notes according to Cleo:
• Top notes: jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose absolute
• Middle notes: violet leaves, lily of the valley, orris and tuberose
• Base notes: civxt, ambergris, mxsk, sandalwood, vetiver and mousse de saxe
It has a generous overdose of real mysore sandalwood, that, in addition to moss, adds a beautiful creamy balsamic touch to the typical Caron spice, mxsks and subtle florals. This has a woody, sensual warm, sort of exotic vibe to it, which makes it a great accessory for a night out or special occasions.
Cleopatra's Boudoir found this beautiful reference"
In his book, The Essence of Perfume by Roja Dove mentioned that " Guy Robert is believed to have said of it "that you could be sitting in a theatre with some of the world's most beautiful women sitting to your left, right, and in front of you, each wearing one of the world's finest perfume creations.... But, if a woman were to enter wearing Nuit de Noel, all the other women would become invisible."**
Notes according to Cleo:
• Top notes: jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose absolute
• Middle notes: violet leaves, lily of the valley, orris and tuberose
• Base notes: civxt, ambergris, mxsk, sandalwood, vetiver and mousse de saxe
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The 100-Year Dream
Here we are again, a chance find and curiosity purchase, a Coudray that is presumably a hundred years old in a suspected Lalique bottle.
Upon arrival, with the seal still intact, which I, as much as I wanted to avoid it, unfortunately had to cut open. I drew the perfume with a syringe, pressed it through the sterile filter, and refilled it into the freshly cleaned bottle.
The result is a typical walk through the perfumes of the 1920s, which impressively colors the skin long-lastingly with the contained, highly concentrated substances; yes, IFRA was not so much of a concern back then. I am certainly pleased that such things can still be found, and that many vintage creations seemingly have no expiration date.
The top notes are of course only faintly present, but the impression of gentle neroli tones and minimal aldehyde remains.
The musk here could well be real, if my nose does not deceive me. The composition feels sensual, not too floral-opulent, mossy, woody, subtly ambery, without any sweetness or strong spice, although I am already sure, just because of the color, that saffron could also be involved.
How this treasure was composed could probably only be told by the Osmotheque or a GCMS analysis; I, for one, am delighted by this "little" time travel to the 1920s. See pictures for the version of the perfume.
Alleged composition:
Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli, and Orange Blossom.
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation.
Base notes: Oak Moss, Leather, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambergris.
Upon arrival, with the seal still intact, which I, as much as I wanted to avoid it, unfortunately had to cut open. I drew the perfume with a syringe, pressed it through the sterile filter, and refilled it into the freshly cleaned bottle.
The result is a typical walk through the perfumes of the 1920s, which impressively colors the skin long-lastingly with the contained, highly concentrated substances; yes, IFRA was not so much of a concern back then. I am certainly pleased that such things can still be found, and that many vintage creations seemingly have no expiration date.
The top notes are of course only faintly present, but the impression of gentle neroli tones and minimal aldehyde remains.
The musk here could well be real, if my nose does not deceive me. The composition feels sensual, not too floral-opulent, mossy, woody, subtly ambery, without any sweetness or strong spice, although I am already sure, just because of the color, that saffron could also be involved.
How this treasure was composed could probably only be told by the Osmotheque or a GCMS analysis; I, for one, am delighted by this "little" time travel to the 1920s. See pictures for the version of the perfume.
Alleged composition:
Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli, and Orange Blossom.
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Carnation.
Base notes: Oak Moss, Leather, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood, and Ambergris.
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