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Christian? Is it you? No! Yes! Ohh!
Do you know that feeling when you have a fragrance in front of you that you just can't quite grasp?
It absolutely doesn't fit your usual preferences, yet the composition of the notes is so intriguing that your nose keeps sticking to your wrist?
The fragrance White Storage is one of those for me.
It is meant to be a tribute to the Japanese model/mannequin/actress: Sayoko Yamaguchi... okay, you're probably feeling just like me, who is that???
Since you are probably too lazy, I will consult Wikipedia for you and copy the following sentence:
Yamaguchi was the first supermodel from Asia in the 1970s; she made her debut at the Paris fashion shows in 1972 and soon became famous as the "ultimate Japanese beauty."
Aha, so far so good.
Her trademarks, if you can call them that, were her pure, flawless white skin and her jet-black hair, which resembled a doll that is sacred in Japan.
This mysterious yet simultaneously innocent, pure, and naive quality is meant to be reflected in this fragrance.
The impatient reader is now probably asking AND? Does the fragrance achieve that?
In short: Yes!
The fragrance opens with a citrusy, herbaceous freshness and creaminess, which creates an aura of purity/clarity for me in this composition. (a very clear, light incense can be detected in the distance... umm, sniffed out :) ....... second parenthesis (and yes, there is a slight fennel note, but at least for me, it remains very subtle "THANK GOD")
The fragrance lingers for a while until soft, creamy woods gradually blend into this herbaceous freshness, not a dirty, animalistic stinky oud... but gentle, creamy woods that give the fragrance a bit more depth...
And then it hits me like a blow... is this perhaps the scent I had hoped for in my imagination of "Bois d'Argent," which left me so disappointed?
I might describe it like this:
White Storage is the fragrance for everyone who found "Bois d'Argent" musty and boringly sweet/earthy!
This here is the creamy/herbaceous fresh wood variant with more depth that takes time!
So rather:
"Paillettes de bois d'argent"
It absolutely doesn't fit your usual preferences, yet the composition of the notes is so intriguing that your nose keeps sticking to your wrist?
The fragrance White Storage is one of those for me.
It is meant to be a tribute to the Japanese model/mannequin/actress: Sayoko Yamaguchi... okay, you're probably feeling just like me, who is that???
Since you are probably too lazy, I will consult Wikipedia for you and copy the following sentence:
Yamaguchi was the first supermodel from Asia in the 1970s; she made her debut at the Paris fashion shows in 1972 and soon became famous as the "ultimate Japanese beauty."
Aha, so far so good.
Her trademarks, if you can call them that, were her pure, flawless white skin and her jet-black hair, which resembled a doll that is sacred in Japan.
This mysterious yet simultaneously innocent, pure, and naive quality is meant to be reflected in this fragrance.
The impatient reader is now probably asking AND? Does the fragrance achieve that?
In short: Yes!
The fragrance opens with a citrusy, herbaceous freshness and creaminess, which creates an aura of purity/clarity for me in this composition. (a very clear, light incense can be detected in the distance... umm, sniffed out :) ....... second parenthesis (and yes, there is a slight fennel note, but at least for me, it remains very subtle "THANK GOD")
The fragrance lingers for a while until soft, creamy woods gradually blend into this herbaceous freshness, not a dirty, animalistic stinky oud... but gentle, creamy woods that give the fragrance a bit more depth...
And then it hits me like a blow... is this perhaps the scent I had hoped for in my imagination of "Bois d'Argent," which left me so disappointed?
I might describe it like this:
White Storage is the fragrance for everyone who found "Bois d'Argent" musty and boringly sweet/earthy!
This here is the creamy/herbaceous fresh wood variant with more depth that takes time!
So rather:
"Paillettes de bois d'argent"
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The Tears of Joy of the Barista
Coffee scents are as plentiful as sand on the beach these days, and it seems that a "coffee" note is now considered essential in every perfume.
On my odyssey to find the perfect coffee scent, I have finally arrived!
I can honestly say, with all seriousness that the topic of perfume requires, that.....this and only THIS scent comes closest to an authentic coffee experience!
YES! Black coffee, baby! :)
The circle was completed a few days ago when I tested the last accessible and well-known coffee scent "Coffee Break - Golden Dallah," and believe me, I have tried THEM ALL :) (almost)
(Okay, in my defense, I should mention that I am missing a few small manufacturers in America,
who produce fragrance oils with coffee aromas, and you certainly can't cover everything)
No annoying rose, no excessive vanilla, no sandalwood, no flowers, etc.....just coffee... black, dark, roasted!
Of course, I don't want to say that other scents don't have a reason to exist, not at all!
There are also coffee scents that capture the theme of coffee well for over 2 hours, but then unfortunately shift in a different direction.
For my part, I simply wanted a coffee scent that smells as if you are opening a 1 kg pack of whole bean coffee, and what can I say:
Mission accomplished!
The question that always arises: "Do I want to smell like I've been doused in espresso?"
YES! Definitely!
The longevity is very good (10 hours) / the sillage is noticeable for the first hours at about a meter, but then becomes closer to the body; however, it always remains present for me as an aura.
On my odyssey to find the perfect coffee scent, I have finally arrived!
I can honestly say, with all seriousness that the topic of perfume requires, that.....this and only THIS scent comes closest to an authentic coffee experience!
YES! Black coffee, baby! :)
The circle was completed a few days ago when I tested the last accessible and well-known coffee scent "Coffee Break - Golden Dallah," and believe me, I have tried THEM ALL :) (almost)
(Okay, in my defense, I should mention that I am missing a few small manufacturers in America,
who produce fragrance oils with coffee aromas, and you certainly can't cover everything)
No annoying rose, no excessive vanilla, no sandalwood, no flowers, etc.....just coffee... black, dark, roasted!
Of course, I don't want to say that other scents don't have a reason to exist, not at all!
There are also coffee scents that capture the theme of coffee well for over 2 hours, but then unfortunately shift in a different direction.
For my part, I simply wanted a coffee scent that smells as if you are opening a 1 kg pack of whole bean coffee, and what can I say:
Mission accomplished!
The question that always arises: "Do I want to smell like I've been doused in espresso?"
YES! Definitely!
The longevity is very good (10 hours) / the sillage is noticeable for the first hours at about a meter, but then becomes closer to the body; however, it always remains present for me as an aura.
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Mission Blind Purchase, complete success! Part II "The resurrection of the Blackbird"
Silence descends over the forest.
The last rays of summer sunlight make way for dusk; the wind picks up and whips the first signs of the approaching autumn around my nose.
The crowns of the fir trees sway back and forth, quietly and thoughtfully, as if they want to whisper something to me.
Under my strolling steps, the leaves and needles of the fir trees swirl.
The cool air invigorates my thoughts... my steps carry me further into the forest... the last rays of sunlight are almost entirely swallowed by the ever-thicker trees and bushes.
Suddenly, a small clearing appears before me, the wind grows stronger, the whispering of the fir trees swells into a staccato of rustling and murmuring.
In the clearing, I discover a hidden blackberry thicket, which meanders, laden with the ripest fruits, haphazardly along the trunks of the fir trees.
I reach out my hand; I want to taste the juicy, overripe fruits..............
..........and awaken....a knock pulls me from the dream.
Sleepily, I turn my gaze to the window.....her yellow beak flashes....is it HER again???
Our eyes meet, she blinks at me cheekily..........
triumphantly holding a berry in her beak, she swings away.
The last rays of summer sunlight make way for dusk; the wind picks up and whips the first signs of the approaching autumn around my nose.
The crowns of the fir trees sway back and forth, quietly and thoughtfully, as if they want to whisper something to me.
Under my strolling steps, the leaves and needles of the fir trees swirl.
The cool air invigorates my thoughts... my steps carry me further into the forest... the last rays of sunlight are almost entirely swallowed by the ever-thicker trees and bushes.
Suddenly, a small clearing appears before me, the wind grows stronger, the whispering of the fir trees swells into a staccato of rustling and murmuring.
In the clearing, I discover a hidden blackberry thicket, which meanders, laden with the ripest fruits, haphazardly along the trunks of the fir trees.
I reach out my hand; I want to taste the juicy, overripe fruits..............
..........and awaken....a knock pulls me from the dream.
Sleepily, I turn my gaze to the window.....her yellow beak flashes....is it HER again???
Our eyes meet, she blinks at me cheekily..........
triumphantly holding a berry in her beak, she swings away.
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Let the Church of Avignon Stay in the Village!
First of all, many thanks to Scentence for sending me a small sample of this fragrance!
To begin with:
I don't want to step on anyone's toes and I really appreciate the associations a fragrance can evoke in some people.
For me, this is not quite the case, or rather, it's actually quite the opposite.
Even though I can understand, but only after reading the reviews, why the fragrance is perceived this way.
That's precisely why the title is intentionally chosen this way.
I primarily smell clove, nutmeg, pepper (yes, it might even be pink pepper), and wood.
(More on the wood later)
The fragrance hits hard right from the first spray and starts with a very pronounced sharpness (clove and pepper), which is soon softened by a subtly sweet note (could it be orange?).
Anyone who has ever studded oranges with cloves for Christmas can somewhat imagine what I mean. Although the orange here is not dripping with juice, but rather somewhat dried and shriveled ☺
As it develops, nutmeg quickly joins in, accentuating the bittersweet scent progression.
The twist, in my opinion, is the cade wood (juniper wood), which ignites for many that herbal, earthy "I am in a Provençal forest" daydream.
(Of course, supported by the strong, bitter notes of the spices)
But this has nothing to do with a forest (dark, damp, cool), moss, mushrooms, witches, etc... for my part, I rather see a dry, sandy, and barren heath landscape, with perhaps a few scattered trees, and the dry wind, with the sun above me, carries the scents of the plants into my nose... when I really focus on the fragrance.
For me, this is more of a dry, slightly oriental scent (at least a very Mediterranean scent), which in my eyes has nothing to do with a forest troll and damp, mossy, deep woods.
The fragrance is by no means bad, but certainly not a mystical, dark secret that some want to see in it.
But perhaps this is precisely the strength of "Baba Yaga" or fragrances in general
They can transport anyone into a small, new world.
Longevity and sillage are certainly in the upper middle range.
The bottle design is beyond all doubt, but it does not match my experience of the scent in any way, as described above!
To begin with:
I don't want to step on anyone's toes and I really appreciate the associations a fragrance can evoke in some people.
For me, this is not quite the case, or rather, it's actually quite the opposite.
Even though I can understand, but only after reading the reviews, why the fragrance is perceived this way.
That's precisely why the title is intentionally chosen this way.
I primarily smell clove, nutmeg, pepper (yes, it might even be pink pepper), and wood.
(More on the wood later)
The fragrance hits hard right from the first spray and starts with a very pronounced sharpness (clove and pepper), which is soon softened by a subtly sweet note (could it be orange?).
Anyone who has ever studded oranges with cloves for Christmas can somewhat imagine what I mean. Although the orange here is not dripping with juice, but rather somewhat dried and shriveled ☺
As it develops, nutmeg quickly joins in, accentuating the bittersweet scent progression.
The twist, in my opinion, is the cade wood (juniper wood), which ignites for many that herbal, earthy "I am in a Provençal forest" daydream.
(Of course, supported by the strong, bitter notes of the spices)
But this has nothing to do with a forest (dark, damp, cool), moss, mushrooms, witches, etc... for my part, I rather see a dry, sandy, and barren heath landscape, with perhaps a few scattered trees, and the dry wind, with the sun above me, carries the scents of the plants into my nose... when I really focus on the fragrance.
For me, this is more of a dry, slightly oriental scent (at least a very Mediterranean scent), which in my eyes has nothing to do with a forest troll and damp, mossy, deep woods.
The fragrance is by no means bad, but certainly not a mystical, dark secret that some want to see in it.
But perhaps this is precisely the strength of "Baba Yaga" or fragrances in general
They can transport anyone into a small, new world.
Longevity and sillage are certainly in the upper middle range.
The bottle design is beyond all doubt, but it does not match my experience of the scent in any way, as described above!
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Citrusy Summer Scents? Not with me!
Well, the headline is a bit sensational, I admit, but I have to say in my defense that I was and still am never the biggest fan of "Fresh out of the Shower - so clean and fresh" scents #sic Jeremy ☺
So how did the Mandarin from Amalfi make it into my collection?
Quite simply... Quality is key!
Why should I sniff through hundreds of scents in the citrus segment when Mandarino simply convinces with its ingredients, and I actually don't like citrus scents that much?
Of course, the astute and attentive reader might say: "Yes, but then you have no other reference and don't even know if there are other great citrus summer scents!...... Objection!!! #sic Phoenix Wright
As a good "Parfumo disciple," I have of course gathered a wide range across all fragrance areas... I just know what I like and what I don't.
In direct comparison to, for example, "Happy for Men Eau de Toilette," which I also like for nostalgic reasons, Tom Ford wipes the floor with Amalfi in passing!
(This is a somewhat unfair comparison, I admit, but the ingredients simply showcase their superiority)
The scent itself is simply perfectly balanced!
The namesake mandarin (actually grapefruit and orange) dominates with a fresh, slightly bitter yet sweet note, whose foundation, creamy nuances, hold throughout the entire scent progression. (At least on my skin, according to various feedback)
DELICIOUS!
The biggest weak point, as some have already pointed out, is the longevity and sillage, which stings a bit given the price... for the wallet.
Conclusion:
For people who have the necessary spare change, simply pay attention to good ingredients, and don't really know what to do with citrus scents, this fragrance is recommended.
If citrus, then like this!
So how did the Mandarin from Amalfi make it into my collection?
Quite simply... Quality is key!
Why should I sniff through hundreds of scents in the citrus segment when Mandarino simply convinces with its ingredients, and I actually don't like citrus scents that much?
Of course, the astute and attentive reader might say: "Yes, but then you have no other reference and don't even know if there are other great citrus summer scents!...... Objection!!! #sic Phoenix Wright
As a good "Parfumo disciple," I have of course gathered a wide range across all fragrance areas... I just know what I like and what I don't.
In direct comparison to, for example, "Happy for Men Eau de Toilette," which I also like for nostalgic reasons, Tom Ford wipes the floor with Amalfi in passing!
(This is a somewhat unfair comparison, I admit, but the ingredients simply showcase their superiority)
The scent itself is simply perfectly balanced!
The namesake mandarin (actually grapefruit and orange) dominates with a fresh, slightly bitter yet sweet note, whose foundation, creamy nuances, hold throughout the entire scent progression. (At least on my skin, according to various feedback)
DELICIOUS!
The biggest weak point, as some have already pointed out, is the longevity and sillage, which stings a bit given the price... for the wallet.
Conclusion:
For people who have the necessary spare change, simply pay attention to good ingredients, and don't really know what to do with citrus scents, this fragrance is recommended.
If citrus, then like this!
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