Tamarak92

After testing Rima XI and being completely blown away, I purchased the sample set from Carner Barcelona and wanted to give the niche house my full attention. Of the 5 samples I received, Tardes Eau de Parfum impressed me immensely, and it will definitely be joining my collection in a full bottle soon.

The scent opens, to be honest, a bit chaotically. But this initial olfactory cacophony settles down very quickly, within seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes. What remains is an incredibly pleasant almond powder scent, typically known from ground almonds used in baking. For me personally, it is (thankfully) not the bitter almond scent one knows from baking aromas or even marzipan. It is more of an almond dust or powder; very delicate, powdery, light, airy, and slightly nutty.

This almond powder is paired, at least to my nose, with a light and incredibly pleasant sweet/sour cherry note (although cherry is not listed at all). The typical Hubba Bubba cherry gum scent from childhood comes back to me irresistibly! I think the plum here contributes this wonderful sweetness and acidity.

The whole thing is underscored by a gentle and soft creaminess. Tonka and heliotrope make the scent pleasantly sweet and especially creamy. Subtle body lotion vibes emerge. But in a high-quality way!

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

The only point of criticism here, at least for me, is the ridiculous longevity. On my skin, it is perceptible for a whole 2 to at most 3 hours and then becomes almost completely "invisible." It's incredibly unfortunate for such a wonderful scent. Over-spraying and applying it to clothes is almost a must with this fragrance. Otherwise, it is an incredibly lovely, unique scent that fits any season and time of day.

PS: as a little tip: layering the Amande (Almond) Body Lotion from L'Occitane or even just the almond hand cream with Tardes Eau de Parfum creates a pure fresh, creamy almond dream!

I recently received a sample of Rima XI from a perfume house as a gift. Until now, I was not familiar with this brand or any of its fragrances. After reading the scent composition, I must admit that the fragrance did not particularly excite me to test it. I imagined something masculine, spicy, and herbal. Nevertheless, I gave the fragrance a well-deserved chance, and without letting the fragrance pyramid confuse me, I sprayed a spritz (with closed eyes and minimal fear) on my wrist and lo and behold...

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

The first thing that comes to both of our minds is "speculoos spice mix." But, the creamy and very gentle version. The image of a Lotus Biscoff cookie dipped in warm milk comes to my mind. Or, if a Lotus Biscoff cookie had a baby with Chai Latte. Somehow the scent smells edible, but softly creamy at the same time. Although edible, spicy, and gourmand, it is never at any point too much, too sweet, or a headache candidate. On the contrary, it is cuddly, warm, spicy, yet gentle and simply delightful.

For me personally, the scent progression is relatively linear. Cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, jasmine, nutmeg, vanilla, sandalwood, and very subtle saffron are all equally perceptible to me. This blend has been excellently mixed. The ingredients never compete with each other but rather complement and support one another. It is a completely harmonious interplay. For the colder days, this wonderful fragrance is definitely at the top of my wish list.

Anyone who knows the typical scent 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 currently making quite an impact in the perfume world, so I applied this "good liquid" to my skin, but then...
pure disillusionment:

For me, this fragrance remains, especially for the current market price, a much too simple fruity and disappointing scent composition. I smell peach on vanilla, that's it! In the first few minutes, a pleasant tuberose joins in, adding a slight creaminess to the fragrance (which, however, doesn't last long). Ultimately, the scent remains VERY simple, fruity & sweet. A fragrance that can be found in any other peach shower gel/shampoo/conditioner. I recognize the same scent when I sniff the "Garnier Peach Conditioner" in the shower. Only my hair conditioner doesn't cost nearly 200 bucks. Simple doesn’t necessarily have to mean something bad. Some people like it, but I expected something different here. The peach scent is authentic, I have to give it that. The vanilla is a bit sticky/syrupy. Therefore, the fragrance actually comes across as cheaper than it really is. Overall, at least in my humble opinion, it lacks refinement, class & creativity. It is and remains a VERY simple peach/vanilla scent. If a 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 scent in this price category is almost outrageous.

I do understand the great reviews in general. But one must also remain realistic and not jump on every "hype train" right away. With aggressive sniffing, of course, other fragrance components can be detected. But ultimately, in simple sniffing and projection, it remains just a peach/vanilla scent.

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

Upon the first spray, I am met with an incredibly sticky sweetness and a very strong scent cloud. The sillage is definitely from good stock here (as one would expect from Mancera fragrances). However, the sweetness develops for me in an almost unbearable direction. Where is the typical lokum scent? The pleasant rose, and above all, where, for God's sake, is the vanilla hiding? The fragrance strongly reminds me of something, but I can't pinpoint it right away. After sniffing multiple times throughout the day, it comes to me. Grape juice!!! Sticky, incredibly sweet grape juice. Slightly sour, incredibly sticky/syrupy sweet. A minimal vanilla can be faintly sensed in the background. Unfortunately, the slightly soapy, powdery typical rose lokum scent is completely absent. How people can pick out lokum and rose here remains a total mystery to me and makes me almost a bit envious. The typical Mancera synthetic undertone is also always slightly present in the background. You have to personally like that. In "Instant Crush | Mancera," this synthetic note is totally fitting and even makes the fragrance quite unique. Here, however, in my opinion, it is completely inappropriate.

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

However, for those who like the scent, they will definitely be thrilled by the strong sillage. 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 my mind when I spray the fragrance and sniff it is a clean, freshly creamed and powdered baby bottom or baby skin in general. The scent opens slightly fresh and zesty, although I personally hardly perceive the bergamot. A wonderful iris butter can be detected, which slightly reminds me of the scent of shea butter in its olfactory texture and DNA. This creaminess is complemented by rice powder, which, in my opinion, is the star of the entire fragrance. The scent also somewhat reminds me of cosmetic products like lipstick, blush & co., due to its delicate powderiness.

It is incredibly soft & well-groomed and a true "Clean Girl" scent. The rose is also very noticeable to me. Anyone familiar with the typical rose water scent will find it here as well. Slightly soapy and powdery at the same time.

Fresh out of the shower, creamed and powdered, this image captures the fragrance best. Personally, it even reminds me a bit of the typical Nivea cream scent, just much more high-quality.

The scent progression is very linear and consistent. It does not change its scent trajectory and smells the same from the moment of spraying to the dry down. The sillage is okay to moderate. It is not a fragrance that screams for attention. Rather, it dances joyfully on the skin and waits for noses to discover it, instead of introducing itself uninvited.

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