TheLostArt

Sometimes I really wonder why a fragrance like this has so few reviews. Maybe because it doesn't shout "Here I am!" but does the exact opposite: it draws you in.

First of all: I'm already a bit biased towards the Ex Nihilo brand. Blue Talisman is the love of my life and will probably stay that way for a long time. I have also dedicated a corresponding review to the fragrance ;D
That's probably why I'm a little more sympathetic to this perfume house than others.

The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum starts immediately with a clearly recognizable grapefruit-ginger combo. Although stated as a heart note, a sweet lychee is subliminally announced. This remains the case for me for the first 40 minutes or so, with grapefruit already having the upper hand.
Gradually, the lychee creeps into the foreground, giving the fragrance a subtle but constant sweetness

After about 1.5 hours, the woods come to the fore, I smell mainly Akigalawood and cedarwood. Jordi Fernández manages the perfect transition to dry woods here, amberwood and Akigalawood send their regards. At the same time, I also get a very slightly earthy note, which gives the fragrance a certain depth - thanks, I suppose, to vetiver and patchouli. However, the cleanliness of the fragrance is in no way compromised by this and never smells musty, but always very clean.
However, I can hardly smell any tonka bean.

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I have to say: for me, the fragrance has something extremely mystical, divine, perfect in itself (sounds heavy, I know, but it is for me).
In my opinion, the perfume is an absolute masterpiece that captivates most of the people who smell it.

Captivating also applies to sillage & projection.
This is not a fragrance that fills rooms, but surrounds you with an aura that is very much smelled when you talk to someone or walk past them. As soon as someone is close to you (1-3m) you will be actively noticed - and most likely also approached, complimpents guaranteed. :D

All in all, you get a fragrance here (for quite a lot of money, unfortunately) that smells exactly like this: high-status and totally hypnotizing.
Addiction warning goes out.

PS: I cannot judge the associations with Le Gemme - Tygar and Vibrato mentioned here, as I have never smelled either. A sample of Vibrato is on its way, so I may be able to add to my review then.
Until then, I'll enjoy this gem. :)

What can I say... Whenever I love something with all my heart, it gets cheesy. But yes, I can live with that.

Since childhood, fragrances have been my way of expressing myself, not clothes, not words - fragrances. That includes shower gels, deodorants, clothes detergent, etc - if it doesn't smell good, I don't want it. I didn't really realize I was doing that. Using what smells good is so woven into my personality that I never really questioned this trait. However, I only realized that discovering and collecting perfumes (and creating them myself) can be a hobby thanks to the Parfumo community.

I've had Blue Talisman with me for almost two years now (shortly after its release).
This mix of pear / ginger, woods and musk is as if someone knew my personal preferences inside out and said: "I'm designing this fragrance just for you".

It lasts around 8 hours on my skin and easily lasts a whole day or even longer on clothes - which is more than average for a freshie like this one.
The bottle is also ingenious, with a classy-looking, heavy, gold-colored metal lid and a high-quality spray head.

I have met so many great people with it, experienced wonderful moments, received many compliments on it and treated it for what it is - my talisman.

Love it and would never want to be without it again.