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Luxurious Grapefruit Mist
On the strip, the citrus notes are particularly noticeable. To me, it feels like grapefruit and lime, or grapefruit with a hint of lime.
The scent is very finely crafted and comes with a few peculiarities:
On one hand, the grapefruit and lime notes are very prominently perceptible. On the other hand, the fragrance can almost be described as abstract. Most of the listed notes, in my opinion, are not present in the scent to be characteristic of it, but rather to support it. The greatest abundance of notes creates a luxurious and valuable image characteristic of Roja, which underlines and carries the fragrance. This image can also be found in other Roja scents.
The fragrance has a very enveloping sillage. When I wear it, my surroundings can perceive it for a long time and intensely. In my opinion, the very fine, pressure-sensitive sprayer distributes the scent all over the body. It’s almost as if one is walking around in a fog cloud. I personally smell the fragrance less than other scents. I could also imagine that this is because the scent is less concentrated in areas close to my nose.
Those who know Bvlgari's Tygar might find that they receive a finer and more luxurious version of this DNA. The comparison here is only an attempt at visualization. Burlington 1819 and Tygar are by no means clones.
Well, if only the price weren't so high... Is it worth it? Somehow, yes. In terms of quality and regarding the art of perfumery, I do believe that you get what you pay for. Often, the fragrance can also be found for 60% of the MSRP.
The scent is very finely crafted and comes with a few peculiarities:
On one hand, the grapefruit and lime notes are very prominently perceptible. On the other hand, the fragrance can almost be described as abstract. Most of the listed notes, in my opinion, are not present in the scent to be characteristic of it, but rather to support it. The greatest abundance of notes creates a luxurious and valuable image characteristic of Roja, which underlines and carries the fragrance. This image can also be found in other Roja scents.
The fragrance has a very enveloping sillage. When I wear it, my surroundings can perceive it for a long time and intensely. In my opinion, the very fine, pressure-sensitive sprayer distributes the scent all over the body. It’s almost as if one is walking around in a fog cloud. I personally smell the fragrance less than other scents. I could also imagine that this is because the scent is less concentrated in areas close to my nose.
Those who know Bvlgari's Tygar might find that they receive a finer and more luxurious version of this DNA. The comparison here is only an attempt at visualization. Burlington 1819 and Tygar are by no means clones.
Well, if only the price weren't so high... Is it worth it? Somehow, yes. In terms of quality and regarding the art of perfumery, I do believe that you get what you pay for. Often, the fragrance can also be found for 60% of the MSRP.
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On the Search for Burning Wood...
I came across this fragrance in my search for a perfume that smells like burning wood - not burnt wood, but burning.
For this, I tested Imaginary Authors - A City on Fire, Maison Margiela - By the Fireplace, and this one here.
What Naomi Goodsir does particularly well is that it tries to capture the smoky character like Imaginary Authors and actually succeeds, while not only capturing the scent experience but also developing a wearable perfume. By the Fireplace must be clearly excluded from this list. Here, you end up more in the realm of sweet marshmallows by the campfire.
Back to the topic: with this fragrance, Naomi Goodsir also represents more of the burnt wood area rather than burning, yet for me, it is still a bullseye.
Why?
Here you get a scent that revolves around a lonely campfire. The smokiness is clearly in the foreground, but you also get subtle notes of tobacco or juniper, which I find very fine yet well recognizable. The overall scent accord sometimes even gives the impression of fir forests when sniffed.
Personally, I love the scent. Sure, it is somewhat challenging and difficult to wear well. However, I can definitely see scenarios:
Wherever there is a fire, this fragrance can also be used. In winter during a walk or by the campfire. Personally, I always see it when it is really cold and possibly dark.
Certainly not an everyday scent, but great perfume artistry and also a special scent with character.
For this, I tested Imaginary Authors - A City on Fire, Maison Margiela - By the Fireplace, and this one here.
What Naomi Goodsir does particularly well is that it tries to capture the smoky character like Imaginary Authors and actually succeeds, while not only capturing the scent experience but also developing a wearable perfume. By the Fireplace must be clearly excluded from this list. Here, you end up more in the realm of sweet marshmallows by the campfire.
Back to the topic: with this fragrance, Naomi Goodsir also represents more of the burnt wood area rather than burning, yet for me, it is still a bullseye.
Why?
Here you get a scent that revolves around a lonely campfire. The smokiness is clearly in the foreground, but you also get subtle notes of tobacco or juniper, which I find very fine yet well recognizable. The overall scent accord sometimes even gives the impression of fir forests when sniffed.
Personally, I love the scent. Sure, it is somewhat challenging and difficult to wear well. However, I can definitely see scenarios:
Wherever there is a fire, this fragrance can also be used. In winter during a walk or by the campfire. Personally, I always see it when it is really cold and possibly dark.
Certainly not an everyday scent, but great perfume artistry and also a special scent with character.
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Floral Aventus Twist
The thousandth fragrance with Aventus DNA - yes, but this time it is indeed something of its own.
Upon spraying, you immediately recognize the Aventus-Chypre DNA, knowing exactly where the fragrance comes from. However, the Supremacy Collector's Edition is its own scent.
The fragrance opens with a fruity-sweet pineapple note, yet underlined with a soft and clear floral aspect.
This interplay is what can describe the fragrance throughout its entire development. The drydown naturally loses some of the zesty pineapple, but retains its sweet fruitiness and is accompanied by the scent of a floral bouquet.
The fragrance comes in what I consider a very cool bottle, which is definitely produced to be valuable, solid, and heavy. The same goes for the cap. For around €40, you get a special perfume that also smells special. Generally, it is often argued with Middle-Eastern fragrances or actual clones that the scent is great considering what it costs. I always find this comparison flawed, as it includes a false basis for evaluation. For the Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition, it can be said: It is a great, high-quality fragrance, regardless of its affordability. The latter is, of course, a welcome circumstance.
The fragrance is also suitable as a signature scent and does not come off as a clone, but rather as its own idea of a timeless classic that suffers a bit from its own uniqueness. I find that this is how it is perceived as well.
Upon spraying, you immediately recognize the Aventus-Chypre DNA, knowing exactly where the fragrance comes from. However, the Supremacy Collector's Edition is its own scent.
The fragrance opens with a fruity-sweet pineapple note, yet underlined with a soft and clear floral aspect.
This interplay is what can describe the fragrance throughout its entire development. The drydown naturally loses some of the zesty pineapple, but retains its sweet fruitiness and is accompanied by the scent of a floral bouquet.
The fragrance comes in what I consider a very cool bottle, which is definitely produced to be valuable, solid, and heavy. The same goes for the cap. For around €40, you get a special perfume that also smells special. Generally, it is often argued with Middle-Eastern fragrances or actual clones that the scent is great considering what it costs. I always find this comparison flawed, as it includes a false basis for evaluation. For the Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition, it can be said: It is a great, high-quality fragrance, regardless of its affordability. The latter is, of course, a welcome circumstance.
The fragrance is also suitable as a signature scent and does not come off as a clone, but rather as its own idea of a timeless classic that suffers a bit from its own uniqueness. I find that this is how it is perceived as well.
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Niche Terre d'Hermes with Isola Blu Opening
Sospiro Basso is a fresh-green fragrance that, in the opening, reminds one of the facets of Roja's Isola Blu. With its fresh presentation, combined with its green character and the vetiver note, it also evokes the fragrance DNA of Terre d'Hermes.
As the symbiosis of the two fragrances suggests, this is a very high-quality and proven combination of scents. In my opinion, most people would find it easy to like this fragrance, although its green-niche classification certainly makes it seem a bit more mature and interesting than blue or blue-green designer scents.
The fragrance is certainly very versatile and also works well as a signature scent, if money is no object.
When considering the price one would have to pay for the Basso and the price categories of fragrances it combines, one can definitely conclude that it is worth the money. Isola Blu would ultimately cost a bit more and serve a slightly different purpose. The Terre d'Hermes is more similar in purpose to the Basso and significantly cheaper. However, what one must credit the Basso with is that, compared to the Terre d'Hermes line, it has a noticeably more intense and room-filling sillage.
In my eyes, the Basso is a very well-executed fragrance that I am happy to have in my collection. All in all, it is certainly worth the money if you enjoy the fragrance DNA.
As the symbiosis of the two fragrances suggests, this is a very high-quality and proven combination of scents. In my opinion, most people would find it easy to like this fragrance, although its green-niche classification certainly makes it seem a bit more mature and interesting than blue or blue-green designer scents.
The fragrance is certainly very versatile and also works well as a signature scent, if money is no object.
When considering the price one would have to pay for the Basso and the price categories of fragrances it combines, one can definitely conclude that it is worth the money. Isola Blu would ultimately cost a bit more and serve a slightly different purpose. The Terre d'Hermes is more similar in purpose to the Basso and significantly cheaper. However, what one must credit the Basso with is that, compared to the Terre d'Hermes line, it has a noticeably more intense and room-filling sillage.
In my eyes, the Basso is a very well-executed fragrance that I am happy to have in my collection. All in all, it is certainly worth the money if you enjoy the fragrance DNA.
