Sensual

First things first - perception is always subjective, and I have my issues with florals; for others, this could be really good.
Because, I find that the quality itself is not bad.

I chose this one to test today because it somehow smelled good at the spray head - surely the Angelica with Mandarin and Heliotrope?
At first, joy, it started interestingly, I thought - hey, maybe a floral scent for Sensi!!!! :D
But then came an overload of Jasmine and Vanilla.
It reminded me a bit of Caron's Montaigne, only that it's also difficult for me, and I can only wear that one very rarely; the base there is nice and cozy for rainy/cold days.

But this one had really little development, and the Jasmine-Vanilla note lasts, and lasts, and lasts...
It's also very strong for a sprayer from a small test vial, and I already endured it for over 6 hours; only after that did I try to wash it off.
But as always, when you want to get rid of something, it rarely works, and spraying something over it can also go wrong...
So, I’ll leave it.

And look at that - after 7 hours, it finally gets cozier!
It was already sweet before, and like with Montaigne, something fascinated me, even though at the same time something really repelled me.
Now it's a bit better.

But I won’t really become friends with it; I prefer the base of Montaigne, and even there I only rarely have the necessary patience to wait it out...
And if I write about uncommented scents first, I’d rather do it with more enthusiasm.
That’s not the case for me, but rather slight confusion - is it good or is it not?
I don’t know, I am actually ambivalent.

The Patchouli from the same brand appealed to me more, but it wasn’t that special either. Maybe Provencano goes too much down the middle path to trigger great enthusiasm? On the other hand, at least the two scents I tested are suitable for daytime wear. I have no idea about the prices; if they are more than €2/ml, then my rating would be stricter - but without knowing that, the conclusion is:
A pretty nice floral scent without edges and corners, good sillage and longevity, certainly a wearable scent for floral-vanilla lovers in everyday life, but unfortunately not for me.

I love leather. And I like violets, most of the time.

So, I was indeed very curious to test this one, as I have been on search for "my leather" for quite some time now.
Not knowing this brand, I checked the internet a bit. I was also curious, in what price class should this be found, if I was to like it so much, that I´d wanna add it to my collection sooner or later ?
Well, the home page is esthetic, but not very informative. Of course one hears all the typical stuff about great ingredients and exclusiveness...I get a bit sceptic.
Especially, because I found Cuir Magnifique not that magnificent at all, but disappointly synthetic.

Well, Noble Royale was established in Dubai 2017, and 2018 five perfumes were launched. Clients: Fragrance Russia and Jovoy Paris. Both can be seen on homepage. Same as the creator, Olga Yurchenko, of whom I have never heard - which doesn´t mean that much, really, lot of perfumeurs out there that I do not know, and maybe she´s not behind the perfumes at all, only the brand - however, she looks way too young for me in order to have been "in the perfumery business since time immemorial. " Enough said of that, check the homepage if you like. ;)

The very first thought I got, as I sprayed CM was: "What ? Smart by andeas Maack ? only cheaper version, perhaps ? "
I mean, there really is a certain "brotherhood" to my nose, only this is much more synthetic, and the same thing that got on my nerves eventually with Smart, is the overly strong violet, that covers all the other aspects of the perfume. Which may or may not be for the better, as in the beginning there is some creamier note to it too - tuberose perhaps ? and some more flowers and powder, but nothing solid to be smelled, at least not by me. I would tip on some iris and moschus for the creaminess.

The creamy flowers disappear after a while, and then it´s all violet, suede and some powder again. For hours. And hours. Just as I think it has calmed down, and is maybe more wearable for me, violet rocks full power again and annoys the out of me....argh!

When I smell it directly on my skin, I get a hint of cinnamon, but all those wonderful woody stuff and elemi, where are they ???? Not on my skin, it seems...instead, directly on skin, something quite unpleasant, bit dirty, but not animalic, rather a bad moschus from washing powder, reading the pyramid does not give a glue which of the notes given there could be responsible?
Longevity seems indeed good, but by now I am annyoed beyond any peace between me and CM, and will go and wash it away as good as I can, and try if some nice gourmand from my collection can cover the rest.

Fact, imho : Synthetic, powdery suede, with good sillage and longevity, a little bit similar to Smart, but not nearly as good, instead quite mediocre, and definately not exclusive and worth the price.
And no, I do not say it, because I would have something against exclusivity, or be envious ´cos I couldn´t afford it - I have some more expensive ones, which may well be ( and are, tbh ) beyond my finances usually, but worth saving money for...This is NOT one of them.

Rather it seems to me, that what we have here, is another new niche-brand, that pop up like mushrooms in the rain, trying to validify the price by being "exclusive" and hard to get - curiousity will always wn some customers, but I don´t think this one will stay in business that long, unless they really work on the "finest ingredients", so that even if the perfume idea might be "stolen" - or, to put it more nicely - "inspired" by Smart and Iceberg Woman -which is a cheapie, and better , imo - it might stand a chance among velvety and powdery leathers...
Now, as it is, I would go for Smart or Cuir Beluga anytime rather than this, and not even lose money by doing so. And I don´t even like them.

Admittedly, I expected something completely different.
I intentionally did not read any comments before testing, so I wouldn't have unfair expectations or prejudices. I had briefly read the pyramid, but thought it might be a light forest scent. The name suggests something ethereal, perhaps even fragile, possibly green, like a whisper or a gentle breeze from an evergreen forest.

Instead, upon spraying, I am met with an almost overwhelming wave of turpentine and woods!
Had I not been sitting in my bed, I might have almost fallen off a chair!

The turpentine impression lasts only a few seconds, maybe just about half a minute, but it immediately reminds me of one of my favorite wood scents, aka Hinoki by Comme des Garcons.
Only this scent is much stronger, and a light sweetness from flowers flits by, like a whisper in the wind.
This also reminds me of my art school days, except for the light flowers.
They are, however, so background and quiet that I suspect they could completely disappear on men's skin. On the other hand, I am very sensitive to flowers, often smelling the faintest floral scents all day long, so my statement likely resonates with those who are similarly attuned. But anyone who might have even the slightest fear of flowers can rest assured - they are, depending on individual perception, either not noticeable at all or only very brief and quiet.
But I am repeating myself now, so let's move on.

This whispering, quiet impression lasts a bit longer than the very first impression of turpentine, but is quickly overshadowed by the woods that were already present, along with sage and something else spicy, which doesn't come across as recognizable nutmeg to me, but it could be, as it has a certain warmth that nutmeg notes usually have for me. So the woods are already there from the very beginning, and quite strong!

This blend is incredibly fascinating, both uplifting and demanding at the same time. After about half to an hour, I feel as if I have suddenly grown at least !!! 5cm, and not just because of improved posture.
The title from Maggy4you, "Witchcraft," fits it well.
I feel invincible, strong, energetic, full of power and self-confidence. Proud. A bit magical. Surrounded by magical woods that strengthen, heal, and embolden.

After about 4-5 hours, it becomes a warm-woody, still strengthening wood scent; I don't directly perceive sandalwood and patchouli, but they surely contribute to making it softer. Oud is also rather subtle, not overwhelming or all-encompassing. It has a light sweetness and warmth, which is exactly what a good oud can have.
Nothing seems synthetic to me; everything is very natural, after the initial shock - which was a positive shock, unexpected but not immediately frightening or repulsive - it is now quite harmonious and rounded. Woody until the last minute, I am sure of that.
The witch can now relax, and after a trance journey in the underworld, where she has conquered many spirits, find peace within herself.

I also have to think of my tattoo with this scent, which I got last May.
It is of a shamaness, an old Sami symbol for witch. "Noaid" in Sami, "noita" in Finnish. A stick figure - in this case, a stick woman - with a witch's drum in her left hand, and a snake in her right hand. The snake is a symbol of healing; had she instead had a stick for the drum, she would still be a shaman/Noaid/Noita, but not a healer.
And for a shaman/Noaid, this scent fits quite well!!!!

However, one does not have to be a shaman to wear this scent. But one must really love woods and nature.

I must also share an anecdote - since I sprayed the scent, my cat has been seeking my company all the time, and in between has played wildly, running through my apartment like a little tornado; the stairs to my bedroom are an incredibly great source of fun for her to release energy and joy of life!
She has also gained more appetite and eaten well, where she is often very picky and difficult, and I have to constantly watch that she doesn't become too thin. (When she came to me, it took a very long time before she reached a normal, slim weight!)
So this scent possibly has a healing, energizing, and maybe even appetite-stimulating effect on cats as well. ;)

This witch's elixir has now immediately landed on my wish list.
Expensive and unfortunately discontinued, I still don't know when I could buy it, but someday, I hope firmly, I will be able to get it somehow. ;)
With or without witchcraft, if necessary.
Definitely a scent that not everyone can start with and get used to, and is more for wearing for oneself rather than as a going-out scent. For the right type, whether male or female, it is surely a power-giving, woody life elixir that one will not encounter too often.

I would advise against a blind purchase; I think that with this scent, perception can be particularly individual and different, and I doubt, as with many other Boudiceas, whether one can ever really describe the effect and perception well. But out of pure enthusiasm and because there aren't many comments on it, I have at least tried. ;)

For two - or is it already three? - weeks he hasn't been able to sleep properly.
He's just 16 and has suffered his first heartbreak.
So, he's depressed and moody because - well, the first reason is already known, and the second is the increasingly dark days and just puberty, where everyone is moody and depressed at some point.
He can't really talk to his buddies about the first reason, as they don't really understand, and on top of that, as a goth, it comes with the territory to appear depressed, even if you've just gotten a new phone and the coolest headphones at the same time. And he's internalized this so well that it's no longer just an image; at least now he really is depressed.

However, he's talked to a few people about his sleep problems.
He even went to his family doctor, who said it's part of growing up and that during sleepless nights he could do more homework and gave him - absolutely nothing!!!!
What a cheek, as if he had the concentration for that while being sleepless, and he doesn't feel like it either...

His mother made him some tea last night that could help, but it just tasted super awful and didn't help him - at all!!!!

He's trying - no, not to do his homework - but to read. Edgar Allan Poe, of course. Only, the letters are dancing before his eyes, and after an hour and maybe 20 pages - he's not so sure - he realizes that he can't remember anything he read.
He wishes there were valerian drops or ether, like back then (in Edgar's times), but unfortunately, it's the 21st century, and if the doctor doesn't prescribe anything, then there's nothing for insomnia. Or is there?

Now he gets a brilliant idea! Some of his buddies buy - you know - something to smoke almost every weekend from Görli. Maybe he can seek his luck there?
He puts on his jacket, takes the subway, and heads there.
And lo and behold, pretty soon there are people whispering "Psssst...hash?" But he doesn't want that.
"No, thanks, something to help me sleep...diazepam maybe?" - Big eyes in front of him. "Hash? Coke?"
"No, diazepam!!!!" - "Hash?" "No, diazepam! MEDICIIIIINE!!!!!" he screams at the top of his lungs, just as a police car drives by. They, in turn, have no interest in him, thank God. "Hash?" the question comes again.
He gives up. Maybe it will help after all, even though he never liked the smell. And so he leaves the park with a small bag in his pocket and heads home.

And now?
He can't go to his room....
Fortunately, the family has a heated basement, as they live in well-off Zehlendorf.
There, his father is tinkering with whatever, and there's a small pool table and a couch, as he sometimes - mind you - smokes cigarettes, and his mother doesn't want that in the house.
It smells musty there, and he tries to roll his first joint. It doesn't go so well, but eventually, it's done.
He takes a puff, and....CRAP! He just got junk!
He tries to see if a larger amount will help, but no, nothing happens, except that he feels dizzy and nauseous from chain-smoking in the already musty basement.

He's getting hungry, but right now he only craves chocolate and Toffifee. He climbs upstairs to the kitchen, and...NO! It can't be!!!! All the sweets are gone, probably eaten by his younger brother.
So he makes a hot chocolate and goes to bed in a bad mood to watch The Walking Dead, since he can't sleep anyway and already feels like a zombie himself.
At least right now he's not so heartbroken, as he simply has too miserable a mood for that, and eventually, in the early hours - he finally falls asleep.

And no, I haven't switched the samples. ;)

But Silenzio is somehow much more of a rose-oud scent than Camouflage, even though there is no oud included.
However, the top notes act as if it could come soon.
The rose here is of a more natural, better quality than in Camouflage, already much more beautiful and natural, yet also subtle, which pleasantly surprises me.

As Yatagan already mentioned in his statement, Silenzio is not so "silent" at all, but it's also not a blockbuster.
Very quickly, the woods and a bit of benzoin join in, leather is not really recognizable to me, but I prefer spicier-herbaceous leathers anyway.
And yet, after 2 hours, it actually feels like there is a slight breeze of oud as well!
I am confused.
No matter, I like the scent.

Vanilla also joins the base, again of a rather subtle kind, the scent becomes more balsamic and rounded, the rose still remains.
I believe that from now on it won't change much more...
It will only get a bit quieter, which again fits the name.
But if it does, I will write a P.S. about it.

Sillage is present, but not loud. It also fades quite quickly, but I can still perceive the scent quite well.
And I am happy that I like this one much better than Camouflage - now I am really curious (and also more relaxed!) to test the rest of this series. :)

...And the P.S.: I was a bit hasty - leather does come in the base after all, although (for me) rather subtle, just like the woods. The base lingers and lingers, even after 9 hours there is dry wood to smell, unfortunately no leather anymore. So, longevity seems to be really good with this brand!