Twinflame

Ah,
how often one must hear or read about evil
scents

Like, for example, here about those
which were called “SWEET” and “STICKY”

I admit, I am addicted
other statements, all worthless!

Who knows
how it works,
whether in some crypts
the jasmine from Egypt
is eagerly tinkering
or sticking well?

Cyanide
even the almond
with the sensory ecstasy and change
always again
turns my hat?

In the end, it doesn’t really matter
the Baccarat relieves the torment…

Once the receptor is occupied
the endorphin takes care of the rest!
:-)

One of my esteemed biochemistry professors would probably have phrased it like this:

“Aventus has about as much to do with Orion as urine does with uranium.”

Even the fruity opening of both fragrances cannot disguise the fact that the similar top notes represent the only real commonality. By the time the heart notes unfold, the paths diverge. The “second-born” Orion is an original creation. Definitely.

If you will, the YANG elements now clearly dominate in the “Italian” scent, while the “Englishman” reveals itself as a YIN type in contrast.

Orion feels much spicier and warmer due to the use of thyme and oregano in the heart. The base of the Terenzi fragrance is also distinctly woodier due to oud and cedar, and, thanks to incense and amber, it is simultaneously resinous compared to its counterpart from the house of Creed.

There, the heart notes of rose and juniper berry play a central role and provide - in conjunction with the somewhat “greener” pineapple of the top note - a greater freshness through floral-metallic cool nuances. Vanilla, amber, and oakmoss underscore the overall harmonious impression and create a balsamic-soft base. But: This idyll can sometimes feel a bit empty and somewhat sterile. Perfection can be quite exhausting in the long run - even for the olfactory nerves (anosmia!).

Speaking of which: At higher doses of Aventus, a strongly synthetic note can sometimes spread, which does exactly that, namely n e r v e. Increasing the dosage is therefore not a viable means to escape potential boredom.

Orion does not fall into this predicament. The community certainly sees it as the clearly more complex fragrance type. Aside from the resinous aspect mentioned above, testers find that the actually more masculine southern scent has an even richer floral facet. The remarkable interplay of jasmine and birch skillfully balances the fiery character of Mediterranean herbs and often reminds one of the beloved L’Air du Désert Marocain by Tauer. Noble, noble!

The longevity and sillage of Orion and Aventus are similar and rank in the upper midfield. Tendenzially, Orion has the edge. This is likely partly due to the fact that Terenzi does not skimp on the quality of the raw materials used and that it is also a true “Extrait de Parfum.”
Regardless, Orion scores with a significantly better price-performance ratio.

The “A” and “O” of fruitiness at a glance:

Aventus: YIN type / fresh, soft, harmonious (EdP)
Orion: YANG type / warm, spicy, exciting (XdP)

You decide.

Some things just need time. Chaman's Party, for example. At first, the party doesn't quite get into full swing. The practically only significant guest struggles with initial difficulties.

And this is hardly surprising, as "Vetiver" is a scent note derived from the roots of a tropical grass species. It takes several hours for it to reach its full potential! So, if you're hoping for a quickie, an explosive firework, or even blooming landscapes, you can confidently keep scrolling…

Chaman’s Party starts, quite literally, "underground": Deep, smoky, subtly salty, bitter-aromatic, and dark.

However, over time, the scent breaks through the soil, grows, flourishes, and becomes increasingly soft and wonderfully rounded. Aromas of Guaiac and whisky join in, sweetening the abundant wood. The balance becomes perfect. At every moment, it feels very masculine, warm, and super relaxing.

Chaman’s Party grounds you and leads you to your center: Pure root power! What fundamentally draws me to this scent is that hardly anyone knows it and that its composition avoids any synthetics. You can feel this authenticity.

Test recommendation for all (enduring) lovers. ;-)

"Wow, it smells like soap!" - that's how the first blunt feedback from my personal circle went. Okay, I admit that I was somewhat astonished, if not quite disappointed at the time: One of my first niche fragrances, which I approached cautiously - and then this fiasco!

In hindsight, I can certainly understand the reaction. Touaregh is probably as tightly woven as the garments of the desert nomads who inspired its name. Unlike my esteemed fellow commentators, I won't even attempt to dissect this "fabric."

Touaregh strikes me as a great whole and, above all, finely textured. I would describe it most accurately as luminous, gentle, and pure (in the sense of "pure"). Untouched like an oasis in the desert, still waiting to be discovered. Not of this world. Not yet.

Some may unconsciously associate this inherent originality and "purity" with the everyday ritual of soaping or washing oneself. An association that is further intensified by the clarifying lavender in the top note. In this sense, the circle closes. You feel good once you've done it.

To me, Touaregh resembles a garment of ivory-colored light - airy, ethereal, and enveloping at the same time. Its ability to constantly change form on the body while simultaneously marking boundaries makes it unmistakably unique. It is far more than the sum of the high-quality ingredients that breathed it into existence and now grant it the ability to elevate our mood. Thanks to nutmeg.

I see Touaregh primarily on people who have already found their place in life or are in the process of taking it.

Currently my absolute feel-good fragrance No. 1!
Definitely has addictive potential.