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"The scent of things is the longing they awaken in us."
Never before has a fragrance managed to captivate me in such a direct and fearless way as Nasomatto's Duro. This scent is anything but conventional and friendly; Duro has enslaved me.
While in the realm of fragrances, Oud collections are sprouting up like mushrooms and are "refined" with floral combinations at all costs, Alessandro Gualtieri shows everyone else how it’s done: Duro is Oud in perfection, no sugarcoating, no detours, no compromises. Never has the incomparable scent of agarwood been showcased so perfectly as here.
From its excessively woody, almost piercing top note, Duro takes no prisoners. Hospital? Doctor's office? More like a whole lumberjack crew working in the early morning dew of an enchanted, sunlit forest in the Carpathians. Anyone who smells something synthetic or even medicinal here should give the Extrait de Parfum a few seconds on the skin and not spray it into their nose. I wouldn't claim that Duro's top note is one of the most aggressive and dominant I've ever smelled, but it was here that my addiction began, and my wrist threatened to merge with my nose.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg, and Duro has many more surprises in store. The base note, which sneaks in with even more woods and an indescribably soft suede, is a force to be reckoned with. No fruits, no flowers, no frills - just the subtly smoky and mild sweetness of the Ouds, which will herald its triumphal march later on. Duro is dry, warm, and indescribably soothing, a fragrant refuge of wood in the middle of nowhere.
And it gets even better. The base note of Duro is hardly expressible in words in all its splendor; it resembles a multiple orgasm. Duro practically lives on the skin and impregnates the surrounding air with mystical, balsamic accords and its unique wood-leather combination. Only Alessandro Gualtieri himself knows what this empowering scent note leads to.
Duro is sold as an Extrait de Parfum in a 30ml bottle and impresses with an extraordinarily high longevity. A spritz on a pulsating spot of skin is absolutely sufficient to carry the scent for much longer than 24 hours. Any other dosage would be almost grossly negligent. I won’t even argue about the occasions to wear Duro; it certainly suits as a business scent for meetings or for going out in evening attire. Since I have succumbed to it, I also wear it at home and indulge in its indescribably unique scent atmosphere without any occasion.
CONCLUSION: Those who appreciate agarwood in its full glory will love Duro; those who sympathize with dry, extremely woody scents are in the right place here. Anyone considering buying Nasomatto's Black Afghano with its overdose of amber would be significantly better advised with Duro, and anyone looking for a fragrance that stands out from the crowd despite its simplicity (or precisely because of it) should give this little Italian a try. And don’t say I didn’t warn you!
While in the realm of fragrances, Oud collections are sprouting up like mushrooms and are "refined" with floral combinations at all costs, Alessandro Gualtieri shows everyone else how it’s done: Duro is Oud in perfection, no sugarcoating, no detours, no compromises. Never has the incomparable scent of agarwood been showcased so perfectly as here.
From its excessively woody, almost piercing top note, Duro takes no prisoners. Hospital? Doctor's office? More like a whole lumberjack crew working in the early morning dew of an enchanted, sunlit forest in the Carpathians. Anyone who smells something synthetic or even medicinal here should give the Extrait de Parfum a few seconds on the skin and not spray it into their nose. I wouldn't claim that Duro's top note is one of the most aggressive and dominant I've ever smelled, but it was here that my addiction began, and my wrist threatened to merge with my nose.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg, and Duro has many more surprises in store. The base note, which sneaks in with even more woods and an indescribably soft suede, is a force to be reckoned with. No fruits, no flowers, no frills - just the subtly smoky and mild sweetness of the Ouds, which will herald its triumphal march later on. Duro is dry, warm, and indescribably soothing, a fragrant refuge of wood in the middle of nowhere.
And it gets even better. The base note of Duro is hardly expressible in words in all its splendor; it resembles a multiple orgasm. Duro practically lives on the skin and impregnates the surrounding air with mystical, balsamic accords and its unique wood-leather combination. Only Alessandro Gualtieri himself knows what this empowering scent note leads to.
Duro is sold as an Extrait de Parfum in a 30ml bottle and impresses with an extraordinarily high longevity. A spritz on a pulsating spot of skin is absolutely sufficient to carry the scent for much longer than 24 hours. Any other dosage would be almost grossly negligent. I won’t even argue about the occasions to wear Duro; it certainly suits as a business scent for meetings or for going out in evening attire. Since I have succumbed to it, I also wear it at home and indulge in its indescribably unique scent atmosphere without any occasion.
CONCLUSION: Those who appreciate agarwood in its full glory will love Duro; those who sympathize with dry, extremely woody scents are in the right place here. Anyone considering buying Nasomatto's Black Afghano with its overdose of amber would be significantly better advised with Duro, and anyone looking for a fragrance that stands out from the crowd despite its simplicity (or precisely because of it) should give this little Italian a try. And don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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... sunny days outdoors
Such a brilliant fragrance and no reviews here yet?
Well, I'll start:
Azzaro "Twin for Men" is, at first impression, a relatively uncomplicated scent. It is fresh, but in a truly special way. The top note immediately transports you to the sunny south; I smell delicious berries, also the apple, and only a hint of mandarin. Twin for Men achieves all this without being even a tad too sweet. A brilliant combination of a relaxed fruit explosion (similar to Paco Rabanne's Black XS and One Million) and a distinctive, slightly bitter freshness (compare to Joop Nightflight).
I must admit that I only noticed the almonds after looking at the fragrance pyramid. Ultimately, it can be described that the scent becomes very soft with the introduction of the top note. Personally, I notice a similar development to Creed's Aventus.
Later in the evening, the "twin" delights with subtle woody accords and a certain warmth. Nothing extraordinary, but very pleasant.
For me, Twin for Men develops like a vacation day on a South Sea island. It wakes you up with open windows letting in the sunshine, lures you to breakfast at the fruit buffet, allows for a relaxed day at the beach, and concludes in the evening with a glass of red wine and good food right by the sea.
The scent itself lasts relatively long; the top note fades very slowly, and it is one of my constant companions in spring and summer.
The bottle reminds me more of a lay-on vibrator than a fragrance bottle, cannot be stood up, and therefore takes up unnecessarily much space. The black resembles a piano lacquer and looks modern and elegant. Since the scent for me leans more towards the juicy green and dark violet area, a different design would surely have been more fitting, but oh well, Black XS doesn't look like strawberry flavor either.
Since Twin for Men is not available in my area at Douglas & co, I buy it every time at the duty-free shop at Munich Airport when heading south - hence the vacation association, I suppose ;-)
CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy solid fruity-fresh feel-good fragrances, who like Black XS and One Million and Aventus, and who find Valentino's V pour homme a bit too sticky and sweet should definitely give Twin for Men a try. A fragrance for sunny days outdoors.
Well, I'll start:
Azzaro "Twin for Men" is, at first impression, a relatively uncomplicated scent. It is fresh, but in a truly special way. The top note immediately transports you to the sunny south; I smell delicious berries, also the apple, and only a hint of mandarin. Twin for Men achieves all this without being even a tad too sweet. A brilliant combination of a relaxed fruit explosion (similar to Paco Rabanne's Black XS and One Million) and a distinctive, slightly bitter freshness (compare to Joop Nightflight).
I must admit that I only noticed the almonds after looking at the fragrance pyramid. Ultimately, it can be described that the scent becomes very soft with the introduction of the top note. Personally, I notice a similar development to Creed's Aventus.
Later in the evening, the "twin" delights with subtle woody accords and a certain warmth. Nothing extraordinary, but very pleasant.
For me, Twin for Men develops like a vacation day on a South Sea island. It wakes you up with open windows letting in the sunshine, lures you to breakfast at the fruit buffet, allows for a relaxed day at the beach, and concludes in the evening with a glass of red wine and good food right by the sea.
The scent itself lasts relatively long; the top note fades very slowly, and it is one of my constant companions in spring and summer.
The bottle reminds me more of a lay-on vibrator than a fragrance bottle, cannot be stood up, and therefore takes up unnecessarily much space. The black resembles a piano lacquer and looks modern and elegant. Since the scent for me leans more towards the juicy green and dark violet area, a different design would surely have been more fitting, but oh well, Black XS doesn't look like strawberry flavor either.
Since Twin for Men is not available in my area at Douglas & co, I buy it every time at the duty-free shop at Munich Airport when heading south - hence the vacation association, I suppose ;-)
CONCLUSION: Those who enjoy solid fruity-fresh feel-good fragrances, who like Black XS and One Million and Aventus, and who find Valentino's V pour homme a bit too sticky and sweet should definitely give Twin for Men a try. A fragrance for sunny days outdoors.
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