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Well, what can I say, I did it again, a blind buy. This time I went to a well-known online retailer no.... due to a discount and got hold of the Casamorati "Casamorati - Fiero | XerJoff" and "Casamorati - Fiore d'Ulivo (Eau de Parfum) | XerJoff", which have been under observation for some time.

I'm pleased that Casamorati is making it easier for me here and offering the fragrances in 30ml. Given the number of bottles and bottlings, I generally try to buy small quantities and thus keep my spending in check (yes, I know it makes no commercial sense to buy 100ml). I have an inhibition threshold when a bottle costs a good €200+, so I'm usually out as a notorious blind buyer.

So both of them made it into the shopping cart for just under €60 each and the parcel carrier rang the bell yesterday.

Despite the small bottle size, both fragrances come in a very appealing artistic slipcase that is a little reminiscent of a book. The bottle, in my case a little less spectacular than the large 100ml option, but still very high-quality and attractively designed.
The only small drawback from my point of view is the sprayer, which could be a little finer. Others can do that better.

Now to the fragrance itself. Having already been warned by several reviews and statements, I dared to try 6 sprays straight away.
The fragrance has a great fresh opening due to the lemon and basil, it is one of those typical "good mood fragrances". You quickly notice who wants to be the star here and who would have thought it, it's the olive blossom.
To my shame, I have to admit that I've never smelled one before and I was a little worried beforehand that it would smell like a pickled olive from the tapas store next door. But don't worry, that's not the case.
The fragrance really is a pleaser. The creamy, fresh feeling of cleanliness immediately envelops you and is simply pleasant. Nothing about the fragrance is really annoying or off-putting. And as has been reviewed so often, it is simply a feeling of fresh out of the bath (in the most positive sense).
There is a shower gel from Palmolive, Naturals Olive and Milk, which is a little reminiscent of "Casamorati - Fiore d'Ulivo (Eau de Parfum) | XerJoff", or the Casamorati would be the niche version of this.
In terms of genre, I would also put it on a shelf with my beloved Marzocco Eau de Parfum, here too I have this clean, fresh-creamy feeling.

However, the longevity is another point that I would like to emphasize positively.
I applied the fragrance yesterday around 12:00 and now, as I sit here almost 24 hours later, I can still smell the scent quite clearly on me. I haven't even sprayed it on my clothes but only on my upper body. The sillage or projection is sufficient and I would describe it as moderate+. Actually perfect.
I also agree with most, it's a unisex fragrance that has no gender bias, completely in the golden mean.
I can also see wearing it all year round and, in terms of situations, as quite an all-rounder, because who doesn't like to smell well-groomed and clean and still have that certain something from the olive blossom.

To summarize, "Casamorati - Fiore d'Ulivo (Eau de Parfum) | XerJoff" is one of my most positive discoveries of the last few months and is also in my personal top 10.

After I had my problems with my Interlude Man bottling in everyday life and was told, among other things, "this smells kind of burnt, disgusting...", it unfortunately disappeared into oblivion again. Although I liked it, it was special, but you immediately realized that you either don't have to care what others think or the possible occasions shrink enormously. At least in classic German territory :-) Now I had the chance, through a nice Parfumo, to get hold of a remaining bottle of the often quoted Interlude Black Iris and I did it again. Blindbuy. In the worst case scenario, a beautiful bottle would adorn the collection for a long time and would be used just as little as its brother. Curious, I opened the box and sniffed the spray head. "Yes, I know that fragrance, it smells exactly like its brother" were my first thoughts. Then... sprayed on... Yes, there's hardly any difference... kind of the same... but wait...no, not at all...or is it?...but then it becomes clearer - it differs and develops softer, more harmonious, the iris does the job and makes it the same/the same as its brother. It never loses its identity, stays very close to Interlude but makes it just a touch more pleasing, exactly what I was hoping for so much -> the same, but somehow different
Longevity and sillage are perfect for a fragrance that for most people belongs in the evening and when going out. It stays slightly below "too much" in the sillage and has a great presence. It stays on my skin for >15h, on clothes for several days.
For me, it is close to perfect and the better choice within the Interlude duo (I have not yet sniffed the 53)
Go for it if you want a beautifully complex oriental fragrance that stands out without being too overpowering.

...maybe not 50, but at least a few yellow-orange ones...

Hey, it doesn't really go with the Martin... it's not gray at all. Actually the complete opposite.

Greyfruit, if it were a color, would clearly be light orange. It's a great summer fragrance that immediately transports you to a vacation. I see myself in an unbuttoned linen shirt and swimming shorts somewhere in Italy in the countryside. Not by the sea, but rather on a great terrace with a pool and a lounger.

There are strong similarities to Afternoon Swimmer, but that's a good thing, because its expensive volatile brother is also excellent in terms of fragrance. All the good genes can be found here, in my opinion even a little more natural, but what is most important to me personally is that it is much more long-lasting! That was also one of the main reasons why I didn't buy the A.S. (except for a 10ml bottle).
You can expect a very decent sillage and really good longevity for a fragrance in this category.

The ingredients seem to be of high quality, I don't find anything disturbing.
The opening is also a smile-on-the-lips driver here, this great bitter-fresh-fruity good mood wave is simply fun. There is a real risk that the vacation budget will suffer, but that's ok, because if the weather is not good enough on vacation, I can use this to counteract it.

Bravo Martin, unexpected fragrance, I'd love to see more of these "un-gray" creations.... I'd love something with violets ;-)

Once again, this is a review that doesn't so much dissect the fragrance as describe a picture. The picture is entitled 2004 - it shows a youthful, dynamic man in his early 20s. He sits proud as punch in his first individual office, having just completed his training as a businessman at the top of his class and landed his first real job. The office is surrounded by expensive new cars from Bavaria, the clientele mostly well-heeled. He wants to present himself to his customers accordingly. Shirts, ties and even the odd suit from the local store were procured even before he started his career. The only thing missing was the right fragrance, as he had previously only known Axe Alaska or at most the Hugo and Boss Bottled he received for Christmas. But they didn't really fit. He wanted to smell pleasant, not too intrusive, more like freshly washed. Clean and pleasant. A short time later, he smelled a new apprentice's fragrance that expressed exactly that. However, he didn't know the name of the fragrance and brought the bottle with him the next day. He quickly scribbled "Issey Miyake" on a post-it note and dashed off to the perfumery after work. The large bottle, of course. Four five sprays every day before starting work.... Second bottle, third bottle.... Proud 5-6 years of daily use until day X when it just didn't work anymore.... Issey overload! Almost forward 20 years later... Still a merchant, perfume collection with 50+ fragrances and always looking for that one scent. Guess what arrived today.... MY fragrance, that's ME because I can bring a very colorful period of my life before my inner eye within milliseconds. It makes me happy and yes, it still fits incredibly well in so many scenarios today, whenever I want to feel good and clean and on top a little ego booster. Thank you Issey :-)

For years, I only knew about the Platinum Egoiste from hearsay. Something always stopped me from trying it. Now, finally, as part of a larger souk order, I ordered it as a bottling just to fill it up, so it is the secret king of the order. Perhaps also because the expectations were low. When I sprayed it on, the idea of a signature fragrance immediately popped into my head. It combines everything I am looking for. Freshness, elegance, presence without being overbearing, a certain "nobility" if there is such a word. I can always wear you without having to weigh up whether you fit. Office, leisure, formal occasions... You will always fit and people will like and notice you because despite your conformity you bring that spark of something special. Top discovery even though you've been around for a long time. Your unplatinum-plated egoist brother will be tested next.