Tamarak92

After testing Rima XI and being completely blown away, I bought the sample set from Carner Barcelona and wanted to give the niche house my full attention. Of the 5 samples I was sent, Tardes Eau de Parfum really impressed me and I will definitely be buying a whole bottle in the foreseeable future.

To be honest, the fragrance opens a little chaotically. But this initial olfactory cacophony subsides very quickly, within seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes. What remains is an incredibly pleasant almond powder scent that is typically associated with ground almonds for baking. For me personally, it is (fortunately) not a bitter almond smell that we know from baking flavors or even marzipan. It is more of an almond dust or powder; very delicate, powdery, light, fluffy and a little nutty.

This almond powder is paired, at least to my nose, with a light & incredibly pleasant sweet/tart cherry note (although cherry is not listed at all). It irrevocably brings back the typical Hubba Bubba cherry chewing gum scent from my childhood! I think it's the plum that gives this great sweetness and tartness.

The whole thing is accompanied by a gentle and soft creaminess. Tonka and heliotrope make the fragrance pleasantly sweet and above all creamy. Subtle body lotion vibes come to mind. But high-quality!

For me, the fragrance is definitely more feminine. It smells powdery, creamy, yet fresh and classy! For me, the celery note is subtle in the background, but it just gives the fragrance a green freshness.

The only criticism here, at least for me, is the ridiculous longevity. On my skin, it is perceptible for 2 to at most 3 hours and then becomes almost completely "invisible". What a shame for such a great fragrance. Spraying it over and spraying it on your clothes is almost a must with this fragrance. Otherwise, it is an incredibly great, unique fragrance that suits every season and time of day.

PS: as a little tip: the Amande (almond) body lotion from L'occitane or even just the almond hand cream layered with Tardes Eau de Parfum is a pure fresh, creamy almond dream!

I recently received the manufacturer's sample of Rima XI as a gift from a perfumer. Until then, I was not familiar with this house or any of its perfumes. After reading through the fragrance composition, I have to admit that the scent didn't make me want to test it too much. I imagined something masculine, spicy and tart. Nevertheless, I gave the fragrance a well-deserved chance and didn't let the fragrance pyramid put me off, sprayed a spritz (with my eyes closed and minimal fear) on my wrist and lo and behold...

...what a dream! Yes, it's a spicy fragrance, but it's combined with such a beautiful softness and creaminess that I've never smelled in a fragrance before. It's not a harsh spiciness, but a very gentle spiciness. My mother is probably the most sensitive soul on the planet when it comes to perfume. I hold my arm out to her and say: "Mom, smell this" and she replies: "Oooooh, that's very pleasant! Somehow different".

The first thing that comes to both of our minds is "speculoos spice mix". But, the creamy and very smooth version. The image of a Lotus Biscoff cookie dipped in warm milk comes to mind. Or if Lotus Biscoff Biscuit had a baby with chai latte. Somehow the scent smells edible, but softly creamy at the same time. Although edible, spicy and gourmand, at no point is it too much, too sweet or even a headache candidate. On the contrary, it is cuddly, warm, spicy, yet gentle and simply a treat.

For me personally, the fragrance progression is relatively linear. Cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, jasmine, nutmeg, vanilla, sandalwood and very subtle saffron are equally perceptible to me. This blend was excellently mixed. The ingredients do not compete with each other at any time, but rather underline and support each other. It is a completely harmonious combination. For the colder days, this great fragrance is definitely at the top of my wish list.

Anyone who knows the typical smell and taste of Pêche Melba (Peach Melba) ice cream will find it here..

I was really looking forward to Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum. Nishane is scoring big in the perfume world at the moment, so off to the skin you "good liquid", but then...
pure disillusionment:

For me, this fragrance remains, especially for the current market price, a much too simple, fruity and sobering fragrance composition. I smell peach on vanilla, that's it! In the first few minutes, a pleasant tuberose joins in, giving the fragrance a slight creaminess (which doesn't last long, however). Ultimately, the fragrance remains VERY simple, fruity & sweet. A scent that can be found in every other peach shower gel/shampoo/conditioner. I find the same scent again when I sniff the "Garnier Peach Conditioner" in the shower. It's just that my hair rinse doesn't cost almost 200 monies. Simple doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. Some people like it, but I had imagined something different here. The peach scent is authentic, you have to give it that. The vanilla is a bit sticky/syrupy. That's why the fragrance actually seems cheaper to me than it really is. On the whole, at least in my humble opinion, it lacks finesse, class & creativity. It is and remains a VERY simple peach/vanilla scent. If peach hair conditioner had a baby with pêche melba ice cream, it would definitely be Hundred Silent Ways Extrait de Parfum. For me personally, such a simple peach/vanilla fragrance in this price category is almost outrageous.

I understand the great reviews. But you have to remain realistic and not jump on every "hype bandwagon". If you sniff aggressively, you can of course also recognize other fragrance components. But at the end of the day, simply sniffing and projecting it is just a peach/vanilla scent.

I was more than excited about this fragrance. Rose locum, roses coated in vanilla, light, summery, sweet. These were all words that were used to describe this fragrance.
Unfortunately, my personal experience with Roses Vanille Eau de Parfum was completely different..

After spraying it on for the first time, I was met with an incredibly sticky sweetness and a very strong cloud of fragrance. So the sillage here is definitely good (as you would expect from Mancera fragrances). However, the sweetness develops in an almost unbearable direction for me. Where is the typical Lokum scent? The pleasant rose and, above all, where on earth is the vanilla hidden? The scent reminds me strongly of something, but I can't immediately put my finger on it. After sniffing it several times throughout the day, it comes to me. Grape juice!!! Sticky, incredibly sweet grape juice. Slightly tart, incredibly sticky/ syrupy sweet. A hint of vanilla can be detected in the background. The slightly soapy, powdery, typical rose lokum scent is unfortunately completely absent. It remains a complete mystery to me that people can smell locum and rose here and it almost makes me a little envious. The typical Mancera synthetics always resonate slightly in the background. You have to like it personally. In Instant Crush, this synthetic is totally appropriate and even makes the fragrance totally unique. Here, however, in my opinion, it is completely inappropriate.

Ultimately, the fragrance remains a sticky sweet cacophony for me that is strongly reminiscent of syrup or grape juice.

However, if you like the scent, you will definitely be delighted by the strong S/H. The price-performance ratio is definitely right here.

For me, La Peau Nue is a fragrance that combines cleanliness, freshness, powderiness, creaminess & innocence.

The first image that comes to mind when I spray the fragrance on and sniff myself is a clean, freshly creamed and powdered baby's bottom or baby skin in general. The fragrance opens slightly fresh and tangy, although I personally barely notice the bergamot. A wonderful iris butter can be sniffed out, which reminds me slightly of the shea butter scent in its fragrance texture and DNA. This creaminess is accompanied by rice powder which, in my opinion, is the star of the whole fragrance. The fragrance also reminds me a little of cosmetics such as lipstick, blush etc. due to its delicate powderiness.

It is incredibly soft & well-groomed and a true "clean girl" fragrance. The rose is also very noticeable to me. Anyone who knows the typical rose water scent will also find it here. Slightly soapy and powdery at the same time.

Fresh out of the shower, creamed and powdered, that's the best way to describe the fragrance. Personally, it even reminds me a little of the typical Nivea Creme scent, only much higher quality.

The fragrance is very linear and consistent. It does not change its fragrance course and smells the same when sprayed on, right up to the drydown. The sillage is OK to average. It is not a fragrance that screams and calls for attention. Rather, it dances happily on the skin and waits for noses to find it instead of introducing itself without being asked.

This fragrance is suitable for even the most sensitive noses among us. My mother and I get migraines incredibly quickly from perfumes, but we could both sniff this fragrance until we couldn't walk anymore. At no point does it have a headache trigger because it is so incredibly gentle.