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Oh my Cherie, you smell very creamy, powdery, and floral today
Oh well...
I’ll throw in another one... after all, it’s Christmas.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!
The intro is wonderfully fruity.
Really delicious.
Juicy and biteable.
Orange and hyacinth dominate for me.
But unisex? Hmm...
I’m quite lax in that regard, but on a man?
I don’t know…
The scent intensifies and becomes really creamy.
That must be the orange blossom, my nemesis.
Here I like it, how it has been blended with the other notes.
You can smell it very distinctly.
In general, I have to compliment the people at Les Senteurs Gourmandes, especially in this case: you can perceive all the listed fragrance notes very well.
A very light marzipan note joins in, which I attribute to the almond.
Still, it doesn’t get too sweet, as the sandalwood holds it back.
Yet it’s sweet-fruity enough to, as I said, come off as a bit too la-vie-est-belle on an average man, but that’s all relative and a matter of taste.
The vanilla is also present now and enhances the creaminess.
I really like it.
But you get a lot of everything!
Now a powderiness comes into play.
At this stage, and regarding the powderiness, I definitely see a clear resemblance to Guerlain.
Or to other floral-powdery classics.
Great! Really delicious scent.
It really has something of a beach holiday, definitely spreads good vibes and is generally a “positive” scent.
Expressed in colors: orange or yellow or red.
Green or even dark is not present here.
The scent intensity is quite substantial; the fragrance is no lightweight.
The longevity leaves nothing to be desired.
I personally find the bottle beautifully simple, like all the fragrances from this brand.
I like it.
With Vanilla Monoi, there’s another scent from Les Senteurs Gourmandes that picks up on the holiday theme, but that one has gone a bit overboard with the (coconut-sunscreen-Ambre Solaire) target.
That one can be a bit stressful.
Amande Fleurie is intense, but never over the top.
Clearly a spring, preferably summer scent!
I’ll throw in another one... after all, it’s Christmas.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!
The intro is wonderfully fruity.
Really delicious.
Juicy and biteable.
Orange and hyacinth dominate for me.
But unisex? Hmm...
I’m quite lax in that regard, but on a man?
I don’t know…
The scent intensifies and becomes really creamy.
That must be the orange blossom, my nemesis.
Here I like it, how it has been blended with the other notes.
You can smell it very distinctly.
In general, I have to compliment the people at Les Senteurs Gourmandes, especially in this case: you can perceive all the listed fragrance notes very well.
A very light marzipan note joins in, which I attribute to the almond.
Still, it doesn’t get too sweet, as the sandalwood holds it back.
Yet it’s sweet-fruity enough to, as I said, come off as a bit too la-vie-est-belle on an average man, but that’s all relative and a matter of taste.
The vanilla is also present now and enhances the creaminess.
I really like it.
But you get a lot of everything!
Now a powderiness comes into play.
At this stage, and regarding the powderiness, I definitely see a clear resemblance to Guerlain.
Or to other floral-powdery classics.
Great! Really delicious scent.
It really has something of a beach holiday, definitely spreads good vibes and is generally a “positive” scent.
Expressed in colors: orange or yellow or red.
Green or even dark is not present here.
The scent intensity is quite substantial; the fragrance is no lightweight.
The longevity leaves nothing to be desired.
I personally find the bottle beautifully simple, like all the fragrances from this brand.
I like it.
With Vanilla Monoi, there’s another scent from Les Senteurs Gourmandes that picks up on the holiday theme, but that one has gone a bit overboard with the (coconut-sunscreen-Ambre Solaire) target.
That one can be a bit stressful.
Amande Fleurie is intense, but never over the top.
Clearly a spring, preferably summer scent!
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Rise of the Rose
What I initially smell:
Rose with an alcoholic base.
That must be the whiskey.
Unfortunately, I can't contribute much, I'm not into drinking ethanol.
Especially not the hard stuff…
A tipsy start, which also brings a nice freshness and sharpness into play.
A middle part where the rose continues to open and bloom, reaching majestic proportions.
Rise of the Rose, so to speak.
THIS is how it's done. No skimping, go all out!
But still never playful or too feminine (which wouldn't be a problem, but the marketing director has named this perfume L'Eau de Parfum 20 for men.)
How long have I waited for such a "men's rose"!
I am very impressed.
From beginning to end, it is present. Great!
For years, I have critically observed the mass adoration of Lumiere noir pour homme.
Where was the rose again?
Under the cinnamon-sweet fragrance carpet?
Swallowed by the vacuum cleaner when someone actually vacuumed the carpet?
“Kurkdjian's masterpiece,” as someone has called it, was a bitter disappointment for me.
I don't see where the achievement is when the rose is hidden and covered up so much that you have to search for it. Unless it wasn't his intention to place the rose at the center of this fragrance, and I'm only being conveyed through comments that it should be this way.
Completely different with Lumiere noir pour femme. THERE, you get plenty of rose.
But anyway...
Here at Korres, they have taken the rose, placed it at the center, and skillfully showcased it.
Some time ago, I found a wonderful rose fragrance for myself in Collection Extraordinaire - Rose Velours.
Nothing scratches, very rounded, a wonderful rose. Still, it does require a bit of confidence to wear as a man, as the fragrance is somewhat “romantically inclined” due to honey and iris.
However, at Korres, the rose remains tough. With amber, a slight sweetness is slowly added, which rather helps the fragrance gain more volume, becoming warmer and rounder. All in a positive sense.
I wouldn't be surprised if woods were also added to the roses, as I can smell woody elements too. In the base, they even become more prominent and slightly saw at the rose throne. One more point regarding wearability for men.
The fragrance also has moments that remind me slightly of Au Masculin (licorice?!)
Overall, a great, dark, slightly mystical, mature fragrance that can certainly be worn by both genders.
Not a home scent. Dress up for this!
In my eyes, clearly a going-out fragrance, as it is by no means a wallflower, but a proud, powerful rose that shows who's the boss here!
Fragrance intensity is good and longevity is about 6 hours.
Rose with an alcoholic base.
That must be the whiskey.
Unfortunately, I can't contribute much, I'm not into drinking ethanol.
Especially not the hard stuff…
A tipsy start, which also brings a nice freshness and sharpness into play.
A middle part where the rose continues to open and bloom, reaching majestic proportions.
Rise of the Rose, so to speak.
THIS is how it's done. No skimping, go all out!
But still never playful or too feminine (which wouldn't be a problem, but the marketing director has named this perfume L'Eau de Parfum 20 for men.)
How long have I waited for such a "men's rose"!
I am very impressed.
From beginning to end, it is present. Great!
For years, I have critically observed the mass adoration of Lumiere noir pour homme.
Where was the rose again?
Under the cinnamon-sweet fragrance carpet?
Swallowed by the vacuum cleaner when someone actually vacuumed the carpet?
“Kurkdjian's masterpiece,” as someone has called it, was a bitter disappointment for me.
I don't see where the achievement is when the rose is hidden and covered up so much that you have to search for it. Unless it wasn't his intention to place the rose at the center of this fragrance, and I'm only being conveyed through comments that it should be this way.
Completely different with Lumiere noir pour femme. THERE, you get plenty of rose.
But anyway...
Here at Korres, they have taken the rose, placed it at the center, and skillfully showcased it.
Some time ago, I found a wonderful rose fragrance for myself in Collection Extraordinaire - Rose Velours.
Nothing scratches, very rounded, a wonderful rose. Still, it does require a bit of confidence to wear as a man, as the fragrance is somewhat “romantically inclined” due to honey and iris.
However, at Korres, the rose remains tough. With amber, a slight sweetness is slowly added, which rather helps the fragrance gain more volume, becoming warmer and rounder. All in a positive sense.
I wouldn't be surprised if woods were also added to the roses, as I can smell woody elements too. In the base, they even become more prominent and slightly saw at the rose throne. One more point regarding wearability for men.
The fragrance also has moments that remind me slightly of Au Masculin (licorice?!)
Overall, a great, dark, slightly mystical, mature fragrance that can certainly be worn by both genders.
Not a home scent. Dress up for this!
In my eyes, clearly a going-out fragrance, as it is by no means a wallflower, but a proud, powerful rose that shows who's the boss here!
Fragrance intensity is good and longevity is about 6 hours.
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The Moment
After the spicy sensation Costes Red, I was very curious to see how the second fragrance from this brand would smell.
So, let’s get to work.
Briefly, the rose appears in the top note.
Already massively flanked by woody-cinnamon notes.
Sweet-woody-floral is thus the opening, and immediately the fragrance is there - there is no real scent progression.
For quite a while, I smell a warm scent full of cinnamon, which remains sweet despite the guaiac wood and the other supporting notes, but pleasantly sweet, just round.
The perfect fragrance to be enchanted by the magic of the flames in front of a fireplace with your favorite person and a cup of hot chocolate.
A scent for that special moment.
Costes 2 is like a soft, warm, high-quality blanket that wraps around you and provides comfort and warmth.
(Do you notice that I like the fragrance? Probably just a little...)
:-)
It comes across as extremely unisex and, in my opinion, is a pure winter fragrance.
I think it doesn’t even fit in the autumn, because with its warming properties and this “comforting,” as it is beautifully called in English, it definitely needs winter here, preferably a snowy winter.
Nothing is intrusive here; you can hardly overdo it. It is generally more of a scent for oneself or for the person who is very close to you.
Slowly, the cozy, now also powdery scent veil fades, the cinnamon recedes, and it all ends in a sweet, spicy base.
It doesn’t last super long, but you can enjoy this beautiful feeling that the fragrance conveys for about 4 hours.
So, let’s get to work.
Briefly, the rose appears in the top note.
Already massively flanked by woody-cinnamon notes.
Sweet-woody-floral is thus the opening, and immediately the fragrance is there - there is no real scent progression.
For quite a while, I smell a warm scent full of cinnamon, which remains sweet despite the guaiac wood and the other supporting notes, but pleasantly sweet, just round.
The perfect fragrance to be enchanted by the magic of the flames in front of a fireplace with your favorite person and a cup of hot chocolate.
A scent for that special moment.
Costes 2 is like a soft, warm, high-quality blanket that wraps around you and provides comfort and warmth.
(Do you notice that I like the fragrance? Probably just a little...)
:-)
It comes across as extremely unisex and, in my opinion, is a pure winter fragrance.
I think it doesn’t even fit in the autumn, because with its warming properties and this “comforting,” as it is beautifully called in English, it definitely needs winter here, preferably a snowy winter.
Nothing is intrusive here; you can hardly overdo it. It is generally more of a scent for oneself or for the person who is very close to you.
Slowly, the cozy, now also powdery scent veil fades, the cinnamon recedes, and it all ends in a sweet, spicy base.
It doesn’t last super long, but you can enjoy this beautiful feeling that the fragrance conveys for about 4 hours.
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Computer says: “Süüüss”
I bravely take the bottle in my hand.
Sprüüühhhhhh...
Citrusy sweet opening.
Cotton candy and popcorn cuddle up to the lemon.
It's actually a nice idea.
However, it unfortunately becomes synthetic here.
Basically, this is what you would expect if you tasked a soulless perfumer computer with artificial intelligence (let's assume such a thing has already been developed) to create a sweet gourmand fragrance.
Then, this is exactly the kind of carnival gourmand that would come out:
Top note: Lemon
Heart note: Laboratory caramel, diabetes
Base note: Play-Doh vanilla, cotton candy
A fun scent that would definitely make a lot of sense at a Christmas market or carnival. But how often do you hang out there?
It's crazy that Acqua e zucchero by Profumum Roma is supposed to be a scent twin.
The thought of having spent 2 euros/ml and then smelling like THIS is somehow bizarre…
Anyway, for the nice 13-year-old next door, Soft by Al Rehab is certainly not the worst fragrance.
She will have fun with it for a long time (6 hours +) and really EVERYONE in her girl clique will be able to smell her, even the one with acute sinusitis.
Sprüüühhhhhh...
Citrusy sweet opening.
Cotton candy and popcorn cuddle up to the lemon.
It's actually a nice idea.
However, it unfortunately becomes synthetic here.
Basically, this is what you would expect if you tasked a soulless perfumer computer with artificial intelligence (let's assume such a thing has already been developed) to create a sweet gourmand fragrance.
Then, this is exactly the kind of carnival gourmand that would come out:
Top note: Lemon
Heart note: Laboratory caramel, diabetes
Base note: Play-Doh vanilla, cotton candy
A fun scent that would definitely make a lot of sense at a Christmas market or carnival. But how often do you hang out there?
It's crazy that Acqua e zucchero by Profumum Roma is supposed to be a scent twin.
The thought of having spent 2 euros/ml and then smelling like THIS is somehow bizarre…
Anyway, for the nice 13-year-old next door, Soft by Al Rehab is certainly not the worst fragrance.
She will have fun with it for a long time (6 hours +) and really EVERYONE in her girl clique will be able to smell her, even the one with acute sinusitis.
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La Rose de Krawall
Uiuiui…
One spray - full blast!
A lot of rose comes at me.
My first perfume associations are Jil Sander No4 or Cabotine.
YSL Paris also goes in this direction, although I’m doing Paris a bit of a disservice now, as it plays in a completely different league - sorry Al Rehab!
Shadha is very feminine. By that, I mean that it takes a woman who knows what she wants to wear this perfume, not a young girl still searching for direction.
The scent is a statement. Essentially the opposite of undercover.
The rose is not alone. Perhaps a little jasmine as well? Definitely not tuberose, as it lacks that buttery quality. Or does it? It does remind me a bit of Poison. But maybe I’m only associating that because the start is so loud.
A woody base can now also be recognized, possibly musk, as the scent becomes a bit more voluminous, layered, no longer purely floral.
From here on, I could also imagine it well on a man.
But beware: you still get an overdose of rose!
Clearly a spring/summer scent, with a refreshing, very loud intro and a more subdued progression.
The further it goes to the base, the warmer the scent becomes. A bit at the expense of the rose, which now loses its dominance and mutates into a floral mishmash.
The longevity is good and the same goes for the scent intensity.
You get a decent whiff of fragrance with every movement.
But be careful with roses:
“Before the wedding, you get roses,
after the wedding, you stuff your pants”
(Author unknown)
One spray - full blast!
A lot of rose comes at me.
My first perfume associations are Jil Sander No4 or Cabotine.
YSL Paris also goes in this direction, although I’m doing Paris a bit of a disservice now, as it plays in a completely different league - sorry Al Rehab!
Shadha is very feminine. By that, I mean that it takes a woman who knows what she wants to wear this perfume, not a young girl still searching for direction.
The scent is a statement. Essentially the opposite of undercover.
The rose is not alone. Perhaps a little jasmine as well? Definitely not tuberose, as it lacks that buttery quality. Or does it? It does remind me a bit of Poison. But maybe I’m only associating that because the start is so loud.
A woody base can now also be recognized, possibly musk, as the scent becomes a bit more voluminous, layered, no longer purely floral.
From here on, I could also imagine it well on a man.
But beware: you still get an overdose of rose!
Clearly a spring/summer scent, with a refreshing, very loud intro and a more subdued progression.
The further it goes to the base, the warmer the scent becomes. A bit at the expense of the rose, which now loses its dominance and mutates into a floral mishmash.
The longevity is good and the same goes for the scent intensity.
You get a decent whiff of fragrance with every movement.
But be careful with roses:
“Before the wedding, you get roses,
after the wedding, you stuff your pants”
(Author unknown)
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