Serduszko

When I test fragrances, I inevitably see images - in my mind's eye, of course. And this is almost always the case.
With my first son, this kind of "synesthesia" became apparent early on; even as a small boy, he associated certain colors with numbers, for example. I find these kinds of topics extremely fascinating, without being particularly esoteric.

With Apollonia, the images were so vivid that I took it as an opportunity to write my first real comment. Additionally, I particularly love the story (or rather the idea) behind Apollonia.
As a lover of the moon and science fiction in general, all senses and needs are met and fulfilled with this overall package: from the marketing to the bottle - which, by the way, reminds me both of the moon's surface and a small rocket.

Olfactorily, it feels more like a journey around the moon rather than to it, something like this: first, the first step onto the moon's surface - swirling moon dust, cool, dry, matte. Almost silvery-metallic. Then exploring the surface in cold white light with a brief detour to the dark side of the moon. Monochrome powderiness, complete silence reigns.
At the end of the journey, the impressions remain pastel-creamy.

This largely aligns with the fragrance pyramid: Initially, the white florals turn up briefly, but they quickly become quieter/duller. Then the scent becomes increasingly powdery, and finally creamy. The particular type of musk is something you have to like, as it is consistently "there".
The iris could be more present for me as a big iris fan, but it is certainly noticeable. In the middle part, something grainy/floury is added, but that soon departs as well. Then a note like patchouli flashes through from time to time, which likely creates the darkness.

I also smell the similarity to the Narcisos, in my opinion most closely to "For Her EdP", but also to Iris Celadon, as has been noted elsewhere. However, I think it is probably difficult to create something truly unique/innovative among all the fragrances that exist in the fragrance universe (one could also call it abundance). Similar to music.

Overall, Apollonia is a rather quiet scent that still lingers. The aspect of the moon/space has been well realized.
So far, I have only tested it on skin.
And similar to what is the case with Panthea Iris, which I am currently also enjoying discovering for myself, this is certainly a polarizing fragrance and perhaps not entirely easy in some respects, which I find very intriguing.

Oh yes, writing comments is not really "my thing," as my scent impressions are subject to constant change/great fluctuations, so it may happen that I read my own notes a while later and nothing matches anymore. And such a comment is so definitive, usually much more complex, and this "illusion" would only be greater, at least in some respects.
I am now very curious to see how I will perceive the fragrance later on.

I will add a little edit about the bottle in person as soon as I can hold it in my hands; even there, the optics/tactility of the moon and the theme of space travel with the opaque and transparent areas and the slight metallic sheen are wonderfully realized.

And how fitting it is to be able to order it in the Xerjoff universe...

Edit: Apollonia has now landed well with me, and what can I say: The bottle along with the packaging is a dream! The cap and the sprayer are, as usual, pleasantly high-quality - and the design is brilliant; it truly resembles the moon's surface and fascinatingly reflects the aspect of light and shadow.