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Another celebrity fragrance?
When I read the name Sean John in connection with perfumes, I felt like many of you probably did.
I immediately thought of a typical teen fragrance, of which there are already more than enough. Just made in the name of some D-list celebrities, out of pure greed for profit, while these people often have not the slightest idea for which scent they are even lending their name.
Sean John is an American multi-talent, better known as P.Diddy from the music business, and supposedly one of the most influential businessmen in the world.
For his first fragrance, he was heavily involved in the development, using only high-quality and noble ingredients.
Unfortunately, I am not a master at identifying individual fragrance components, but the overall impression is what counts, and here it is brilliant.
The scent is a combination of creamy, floral, and warm notes, and belongs to the floral-oriental fragrances.
The top note starts off slightly citrusy but quickly transitions into a warm floral heart note (violet, lily of the valley, and jasmine).
And then in the base: warmth, creaminess, dominated by amber with cedarwood, oakmoss, and patchouli.
This fragrance can be worn easily throughout the day without being intrusive, but when applied a bit stronger, it is also very suitable for the evening!
I immediately thought of a typical teen fragrance, of which there are already more than enough. Just made in the name of some D-list celebrities, out of pure greed for profit, while these people often have not the slightest idea for which scent they are even lending their name.
Sean John is an American multi-talent, better known as P.Diddy from the music business, and supposedly one of the most influential businessmen in the world.
For his first fragrance, he was heavily involved in the development, using only high-quality and noble ingredients.
Unfortunately, I am not a master at identifying individual fragrance components, but the overall impression is what counts, and here it is brilliant.
The scent is a combination of creamy, floral, and warm notes, and belongs to the floral-oriental fragrances.
The top note starts off slightly citrusy but quickly transitions into a warm floral heart note (violet, lily of the valley, and jasmine).
And then in the base: warmth, creaminess, dominated by amber with cedarwood, oakmoss, and patchouli.
This fragrance can be worn easily throughout the day without being intrusive, but when applied a bit stronger, it is also very suitable for the evening!
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Every fragrance has its time
So here it is, the "new" old Venezia fragrance from Laura Biagotti.
After reading so much about it, I naturally had to try it myself.
The old version from 1992 was one of my absolute favorites back then. I still own it. And that is of course dangerous when making a judgment: you are automatically a bit biased, having certain expectations.
But...
I then pushed those expectations aside.
So I sprayed the fragrance on my wrist, took a deep breath, and then it began.
What can I say?? After the first spray, one thought immediately came to mind: this is a "charmer".
It is Venezia, no question about it...but a Venezia that is wearable for everyone, gentle, caressing, simply....yes....beauuutiful! Yes, that is what it is for me!
It is not loud and flashy, like many niche fragrances, but it doesn't always have to be that way.
It is mainstream, but in my opinion well made, truly suitable for everyday wear. And we need such fragrances, too!
The longevity is impressive: I sprayed it on around 11:00 AM. At about 6:00 PM, I met a friend, a quick hug, then her comment:
"Wow, you smell great, what is that?"
My conclusion: not everything has to be bad when it gets reformulated, it is indeed true:
Every fragrance has its time!
After reading so much about it, I naturally had to try it myself.
The old version from 1992 was one of my absolute favorites back then. I still own it. And that is of course dangerous when making a judgment: you are automatically a bit biased, having certain expectations.
But...
I then pushed those expectations aside.
So I sprayed the fragrance on my wrist, took a deep breath, and then it began.
What can I say?? After the first spray, one thought immediately came to mind: this is a "charmer".
It is Venezia, no question about it...but a Venezia that is wearable for everyone, gentle, caressing, simply....yes....beauuutiful! Yes, that is what it is for me!
It is not loud and flashy, like many niche fragrances, but it doesn't always have to be that way.
It is mainstream, but in my opinion well made, truly suitable for everyday wear. And we need such fragrances, too!
The longevity is impressive: I sprayed it on around 11:00 AM. At about 6:00 PM, I met a friend, a quick hug, then her comment:
"Wow, you smell great, what is that?"
My conclusion: not everything has to be bad when it gets reformulated, it is indeed true:
Every fragrance has its time!
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Opening a Photo Album
The perfume house Weil (founded in 1928 by Marcel Weil in Paris) was originally a fur house, the top address of the Paris fashion scene.
The first fragrances were created at the request of their female customers and were named after fur-bearing animals - Zibeline (Sable)
In 1940, they emigrated to the USA as their company was confiscated by the Nazis. They continued to work there, and -secret de venus- was created.
In 1944, they returned to Paris.
Throughout the 1960s, the company’s buildings fell into disrepair, and Weil was bought by an Algerian family.
Claude and Jean Pierre Weil remained as perfumers in the house.
Their last fragrance "Chunga" was launched in 1977, although the Weil brothers had already left the company in 1971 and 1974 respectively. The fragrances continued to be sold under their name until the end of the 1970s.
Chunga
This fragrance is for me like opening a photo album.
I grew up in the countryside. In our attic stood a huge old wardrobe, filled to the top with my grandmother's and mother's old clothes from their younger years.
For us kids, it was the greatest joy to slip into these old clothes.
When we opened the wardrobe doors, this scent greeted us:
Flowers...Lily of the Valley...Jasmine....
Chunga smells just like that!
At first, you only smell Lily of the Valley, perhaps mixed with a bit of Jasmine.
After a while, it fades. The scent becomes softer, calmer, more vanilla-like.
Simply beautiful!!!
Who needs a photo album when you have Chunga????
A classic that can easily compete with many modern fragrances, even surpassing them effortlessly!!!
The first fragrances were created at the request of their female customers and were named after fur-bearing animals - Zibeline (Sable)
In 1940, they emigrated to the USA as their company was confiscated by the Nazis. They continued to work there, and -secret de venus- was created.
In 1944, they returned to Paris.
Throughout the 1960s, the company’s buildings fell into disrepair, and Weil was bought by an Algerian family.
Claude and Jean Pierre Weil remained as perfumers in the house.
Their last fragrance "Chunga" was launched in 1977, although the Weil brothers had already left the company in 1971 and 1974 respectively. The fragrances continued to be sold under their name until the end of the 1970s.
Chunga
This fragrance is for me like opening a photo album.
I grew up in the countryside. In our attic stood a huge old wardrobe, filled to the top with my grandmother's and mother's old clothes from their younger years.
For us kids, it was the greatest joy to slip into these old clothes.
When we opened the wardrobe doors, this scent greeted us:
Flowers...Lily of the Valley...Jasmine....
Chunga smells just like that!
At first, you only smell Lily of the Valley, perhaps mixed with a bit of Jasmine.
After a while, it fades. The scent becomes softer, calmer, more vanilla-like.
Simply beautiful!!!
Who needs a photo album when you have Chunga????
A classic that can easily compete with many modern fragrances, even surpassing them effortlessly!!!
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