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They always say the first impression counts. Well, there was this perfume that I found beautiful, but I didn't like the beginning. I took this perfume on vacation and wore it every evening, deciding to buy it anyway. Back from vacation, the first samples started arriving, and among them was the "Pura Eleganza | M2J Fragranza." It was picked up on the spot. It didn't take 3 seconds. Spicy dark cocoa with a good amount of cinnamon. Warm due to the tonka content. With indescribable depth. Irresistible. A gourmand that doesn't need sweetness and also doesn't require a big pyramid. Pure and elegant.
The bitter cocoa plays the lead role from the first gong to the end. Over time, the cinnamon fades, but it remains spicy. Tonka enters the stage and merges with the cocoa.
What was the other scent again? Forgotten. I only need Pura Eleganza for an evening with my nose on my arm.

As late summer announced itself, my mood shifted. The time for my beloved freshies was over, and something warm and cozy should please make its entrance. After a brief search here in the forum, I chose "Tonka Hysteria | d'Orsay." Beautiful scent, but the KN doesn't convince me, HN is nice, and the DD is to die for. Then I read a statement on another perfume review site that Châtelain 22 was so much better than "Tonka Hysteria | d'Orsay." After some research, it was clear that the fragrance is a new release but not available in Germany. However, as luck would have it, a dear perfumista informed me that she was flying to Turkey. Everything was quickly arranged, and I am now the proud owner of a bottle.
What can you expect now? Châtelain 22 starts off warm and spicy from the very beginning. The tonka bean makes it clear from the first spray to the end that it plays the leading role. The spiciness slowly recedes from KN to HN over time. Hay makes the scent creamier. The tobacco adds a sensual elegance and retains some of the spiciness, so it doesn't drift into a sweet, run-of-the-mill gourmand. A bit of wood joins in but remains understated. Fortunately, the vanilla stays in the background.

Châtelain 22 is made for tonka fans. It is perfect if you are looking for a sensual and cozy scent to endure the upcoming cold days with a warm, tender embrace.

It is what it is. I can't get enough of this scent. It deserves far more than 10 points for me, and yet it is absolutely underrated. I regret that I had it in sharing, because I could definitely empty the large bottle all by myself. But enough of the praise, you surely want to know why.
Ginger Tonic starts like one of those Jelly Beans. This refreshing sweetness is the first thing you notice. However, this sweetness disappears quite quickly, and then comes the wonderful heart note that lasts for hours. It becomes spicy-citrusy. The spice blend of juniper and ginger is not overwhelming but maintains a lightness that is perfect for summer. The citrus component feels zesty and cooling. If you're afraid of ginger, I can reassure you. It is not sharply spicy but adds liveliness, as you would expect from a tonic.
Dare to try it. I'm sure very few will dislike it (which I certainly wouldn't understand). However, the scent does have one drawback. It is not suitable for melancholic rainy days. It radiates infectious cheerfulness and needs sunshine to shine.

You all surely know it. There are fragrances that get so hyped that you eventually have to try them. Then comes the disillusionment and you wonder where all the fuss comes from? And then there is the much rarer opposite case.
With "The Architect of Dreams | L'Art Vévien," it was like that for me. Without high expectations, I gave a spray on my wrist. For the first few seconds, you are enveloped in a mist of freshly peeled orange. Fruity and authentic. Then the orange pulls back a bit and merges with the cotton. For hours, this creates an orange cream. Soft and fluffy. No artificial sweetness, just as sweet as an orange naturally smells. Eventually, when the orange is no longer perceptible, a cuddly soft vanilla remains. Nothing is scratchy at all. From start to finish, simply delicious. I actually wonder why this fragrance is so underrated? The Architect of Dreams deserves so much more attention.

I had the opportunity to test Labirinto as part of a traveling letter. Since many fragrances are usually tested in a short time, I often use paper test strips. Based on this experience, I wrote a statement and promptly received a response that reported the opposite. It can't be true!? So, I applied another test spray on my skin before the traveling letter moves on.
In fact, Labirinto behaves quite differently on the skin. It is soft and sweet from the Osmanthus. But not floral. The smoke is subtle in the background. You can also sense something woody. After a few hours, the scent reminds me of raw cookie dough and stays that way. Very delicious. I can't help but get a decant to test it more thoroughly.
One warning though: The fragrance packs quite a punch, so test it sparingly.