Pleasant
A quick fruity opening with a slightly sour pineapple that immediately gives way to a Vietnamese oud that has woody characteristics and something slightly 'tingly', nothing exaggerated, which in any case will not last long as the protagonists of this work are jasmine and champaca that seems to balance the former by pre...
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Aromatic Warfare
The opening is barniardy, probably due to the presence of Indian oud and manipur, a little leathery and smoky/sweet, where perhaps the choya nakh can make its contribution; some pepper and pleasant lavender in the background can also be perceived. Allowing it to settle for a few hours the strong traits of the oud begin...
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Aromatic Warfare
The opening is barniardy, probably due to the presence of Indian oud and manipur, a little leathery and smoky/sweet, where perhaps the choya nakh can make its contribution; some pepper and pleasant lavender in the background can also be perceived. Allowing it to settle for a few hours the strong traits of the oud begin...
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Smoke, Oud, Berries
This work has in the oud of the Pontianak region, western Kalimantan, Borneo, the undisputed protagonist (we are at 30% of the entire composition), with its smoky, slightly sweet accents, supported by frankincense carterii IMHO, which soon become associated with woody, vaguely fruity notes, such as blueberry and dark b...
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Gorgeous
A green/vegetal opening, vaguely sweet, reminiscent of banana leaves (the work done with terpenes for the final effect is very interesting). Almost immediately, vanilla begins to emerge, sweet but not overpowering, along with vetiver, which gives a slightly damp/earthy effect. The heart and base notes feature woody oud...
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Incensy fruity bliss
Who knows why, but as soon as it is applied, it is extremely reminiscent of a high-grade, dry Italian juniper berry liqueur; grappa. Once the initial bewilderment has passed, can start looking for the reasons for this 'inexplicable magic', since nothing is stated about boozy. The answer I think comes from a combination...
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