Spoturno 1921 Édition Limitée

No, I’m not into big floral arrangements in a bottle, but here is something that has truly succeeded, something I have never experienced before. Yes, it smokes, and I mean really smokes. But there are also flowers present. No amber, no gourmand. A fabric, a dress made of smoke, flowers, stone, and air. On my skin, it’s wonderful. Almost exciting to think about how it might work on others. But no, I don’t want to give up my bottle. I am also very satisfied with the sillage, as I don’t want my scent to arrive 10 minutes before I do. It was a blind buy for me, and it has really paid off. The combination of floral and smoky is also not commonly found. And to refer back to the title: whether Doris Day would have liked this scent, I don’t know. But this fragrance leaves room for experimentation, not a huge oriental, not a clean laundry scent.. Try it out!

I never knew that an incense fragrance could be so velvety soft, fluffy and feminine and perfectly fitting for a pink liquid. Now I know. Baiser de Florence really is airy and sweet like a kiss, but it has depth. Rather dry, but in no way scratchy. It does not smell like a church, a headshop or whatever cliché of incense we usually have in mind. Elegant iris powder, sweet vanilla and heliotrope prevent that. A small dose of white musk makes it extra fluffy. When I smell this I imagine cloudy, pink smoke or vapor wafting through a mysterious place with a witchy, but modern feel. I can't describe it exactly and I don't know what happens there, it's just this fleeting image of transparent fabrics, burning incense, grey, black and pink tones, a mix of minimalist and antique items... But aren't those perfumes that keep you guessing the best? This is absolutely stunning. It's pretty and wearable, but unlike anything else I ever smelled. It unites darkness and light, coziness and mystery, warmth and cool smoke, powder and resins. Baiser de Florence slowly sinks to the skin as it dries down without taking many turns, but the scent itself is complex. The final drydown over night is still similar to the first notes, just warmer and more resinous. I own a bottle of Baiser de Florence and don't wear it often enough, I guess because it's not something that feels fitting for mundane everyday activities. I should really honor this more, it deserves all the hype and love.

A nice perfume, rather qualitative concerning the notes and their blend, no alcoholic feeling. It opens with floral notes of iris and heliotrope, then quickly fades to a very present myrrh. It reminds me a lot of Bois d'argent (Dior), especially with this Myrrh/Iris duo, but it is a bit more smoky (resin) and vanilla I prefer it to Bois d'argent for this smoky side. It is marked as feminine yet I find it unisex, perfect for spring and autumn in my opinion. As far as its longevity is concerned, it is average, but its sillage is not necessarily there.

Ithis fragrance perfectly captures the beauty and nobility of myrrh with the addition of vanilla and heliotrope. The opening notes are the elegant and serene tones of myrrh and myrrh. Vanilla and heliotrope round out this unique balsamic woody fragrance, nurturing it alongside the beautiful myrrh. The heliotrope creates a rich, velvety sweetness that complements the rich vanilla sweetness. This texture seems to symbolize the love story woven in Florence. While myrrh represents a haven, it also creates a serene, mysterious, and noble image. The profound scent of jasmine adds depth to the fragrance, evoking a sense of the complex interplay of eternal love. The beautiful myrrh is enhanced by vanilla and heliotrope, expressing love. This fragrance leaves an endlessly serene and noble aftertaste.

…or "from a beautiful bowl, you haven't eaten anything" (in High German: From a beautiful bowl, you haven't eaten anything), as my Swabian grandmother used to say. But does that automatically mean that food from ugly bowls always tastes particularly good? I was eager to test Baiser de Florence by Ella K. after reading the statement from DaveGahan101. Bright incense and iris, creamy, ah. With these keywords, I immediately thought that it could fit my preferences. So I took a look at the fragrance notes and knew I could only like it. Because in addition to these two notes, we also have vanilla, musk, myrrh, and jasmine, which I recently discovered to be one of my favorite notes after a thorough analysis of my collection. Everything is included here except for vetiver, which screams Pollita. All of this was confirmed when I finally got to test the fragrance thanks to the lovely Baerlie. I was already blown away just by sniffing at the spray head. I skipped the quick test that I usually do with all fragrances. I had to wear it properly right away, and it was a revelation for me. A scent that made me feel comfortable from the very first sniff. Baiser de Florence initially starts rather sacred with an expressive incense. One thinks of Sunday mass. The fragrance radiates calm and security, and you just want to take a deep breath and let go. The longer it stays on the skin, the more the incense recedes and makes way for the myrrh and the flowers. The scent becomes softer. We leave the church, take a hint of smoke home with us, and find ourselves in a blooming field. In the base, the flowers and myrrh rest on the finest clean musk, cedarwood, and a dollop of vanilla. The fragrance becomes subtly sweet and clings to the skin like a delicate silk scarf. Here, contemplation meets gentle elegance. I sniff a great perfumer's art here and have fallen head over heels in love. Of course, none of this is completely new. Those who like scents like Lye or Bois d’Iris will also find access to Baiser de Florence. However, what excited me here is the initially sacred-tinged smoky note that gradually recedes. Once the first cloud of smoke has dissipated, Baiser de Florence quickly becomes skin-close, but with a very long-lasting presence. I can still perceive it quite subtly in my hair the next morning after waking up. Just my style. Due to its composition, the fragrance fits into any season. But what does all this have to do with bowls? Well, the bottle is, in my opinion, quite hideous. And who expects an incense scent with this piggy pink? No, it just doesn’t fit. The bottle screams for a very loud, overly sweet fruity-floral. To all the pink rejecters, like I am: Don’t let this bottle deter you. This fragrance is an incense dream. For me, it belongs in a finely designed white bottle. Definitely. But I forgive the creators for the color, and soon it will enrich my collection. A heartfelt thank you to Baerlie for the opportunity to test. Updated on 09/13/2020