Timkew

Ultimata Storia captures a summer moment in Italy. Fresh laundry hangs on the line, it smells like cotton. Fresh lemons hang on the trees and I’m drinking an espresso. I may not be wearing leather loafers because it’s too hot for that, but the vibe still comes through lightly in the background.

Some here described the scent as a combination of the well-known cherry scent from TF and the AS from Kilian. I can only confirm this impression.

A very successful exclusive fragrance from Xerjoff, which convinces in its composition. For me, it is an almost perfect scent that, in my opinion, cannot be assigned to any particular season. It is both airy and heavy at the same time. The airiness comes from the cherry note and a touch of sea breeze, which can also be found in the "Join The Club - 40 Knots | XerJoff." Additionally, there is a wonderful soft cinnamon that, along with the rum-like booziness, makes the scent feel rounded.

It smells like a delicious alcoholic drink that one would want to enjoy on an antique yacht with a cigar..

After work on a late summer day, I visited a small, nice niche perfumery nearby. I was diligently assisted by an older lady, as I wanted to purchase my first PDM.

I tested diligently. In the past, I had already thoroughly tested several fragrances from the house. I had already tried Haltane at its release in a perfumery while on vacation, and I was also familiar with the other usual suspects. The Layton Exclusif had always appealed to me the most. However, I was indecisive, as no one could really convince me 100% to make a purchase.

The nice lady recommended Oajan .. "Your son (whom I apparently reminded her of) would have chosen this one. It suits you perfectly!".
After spraying it on my skin, I was immediately shocked by the spiciness of the dominant cinnamon note and wiped it off right away. "Not for me, this heavy cinnamon!" I said and left the store after trying a few more (out of politeness). This experience would probably shape my aversion to the cinnamon note in the long term..

At least, that’s what I thought. A few weeks passed, and the days grew cooler. I dared to give it another try, as boredom and cold drove me into Breuninger. Sprayed on my arm and wow! What a wonderful fragrance that evoked a very cozy feeling in me. The scent really suits me perfectly, and I thought of the words of the fragrance consultant in the end. A quick look at Parfumo and the reviews seemed to be overwhelmingly positive. I almost let an absolute banger slip through my fingers..

One thing this experience taught me: I will never test fragrances out of sync with the season again. Otherwise, I miss out on such experiences. :)