Not as expected, but still nice
Is it as rebellious and unique as advertised? For me, no, but it is a nice rose scent which I’m happy to own.
It starts off with a jammy, slightly champagne-like rose, which then gains some warmth, the freshness gets reduced, and you’re left with an ambery, incense base.
Worth a try if you’re into warmer rose scents.
(I was fortunate enough to receive this fragrance as PR, but my reviews are always 100% my own opinion).
Chill
A calm and fresh fig scent. For me, it’s not unique but it is well executed, and I love to wear it when I’m in a calm mood, when I want to feel fresh or before going to bed.
There’s fig, greenery, slightly earthiness and a prickly touch.
(I was fortunate enough to receive this fragrance as PR, but my reviews are always 100% my own opinion).
Love it
A beautiful, light oud scent.
For me, it has a tropical vibe which is accompanied by a non-challenging, resinous oud. A floral and ambery mix fills the composition further. I can also pick up on some ground coffee in the background. The fragrance is pleasing to the nose, yet it keeps me interested.
Perfect for spring! Ordered a bottle.
Masterpiece
One of the best fragrances I've ever smelled.
The opening is fresh, citruses are the main focus, before a beautiful, multifaceted oud takes the center stage. If your nose is used to naturals, you will be able to pick up on the multiple different facets of the Hainan oud: resinous, medicinal and spiritual among other qualities. Then, the perfume really shows its sandalwood and florals, both smelling nice and full. The oud get's muted a bit, but doesn't disappear, and flirts with the other notes. At the end it stays close to the skin as a spicy, smoky scent.
My first encounter with Chinese/Hainan oud, and it was a good one.
Steamy
I enjoy wearing this scent from the Russian perfume brand Suol. It's an earthy, woody, tea-like scent which, now that I smell it again after a pretty long time, has a slightly herbal aspect as well.
What I find really interesting about this perfume, is that it for me feels like the idea of steam or condensation is translated to the scent, I'm not quite sure what causes this tho. I have never had pu-erh tea, so I do not know the accuracy of the perfume to the actual thing, but the steamy feel fit's the concept of tea in general very well.
(I was fortunate enough to receive this fragrance as PR, but my reviews are always 100% my own opinion).
