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The code that programmers write changes often. Bugs need to be fixed, features need to be added, and content needs to be changed. That’s why “version control” has to be used by developers. The same concept of version control is used by creators of the perfumes. At first the base has to be build according to the draft and the progress continues after that. Nowadays perfumers started to exaggerate that notion and continue to evolve them into new fragrances.
UR MI Perfumes Photo by Berkan
UER MI (wear me) is an Italy based new niche brand launched in 2014. The creators of the brand gathered together a dream team with Antoine Lie, Jean Jacques and Philippe Bousseton and based the collection around the concept of fragrant fabrics. Indeed the texture and smell of fabrics are present in every creation of the brand. Even cashmere and latex! NO ± Suede is, as you might guess, the leather inspired fragrance of the line from the master creator Antoine Lie. To me, it’s a “version control” of one of Antoine Lie’s previous creations Actually it’s more like an upgrade!
Antoine Lie of Takasago
I always expect the unexpected from Antoine Lie. He can capture the smell of every single object in a contemporary way. So creating a suede influenced leather fragrance is a piece of cake for the master perfumeur. NO ± Suede is one of the smoothest examples of a leather fragrance, I have come across. Despite the challenge of creating a perfume around the concept of fabric, NO ± Suede is easy to wear while being artistic at the same time. NO ± Suede starts with saffron and plum in a dark temper. What a gorgeous opening! Suede and woody notes overtake and shape the character of the fragrance while incense is the supporting act during the story. Antoine Lie did a wonderful job at creating a multidimensional and attractive leather fragrance with gloomy undertones. Woody like synthetics boost the depth of NO Suede.
UER MI isn’t a take no prisoners perfume collection. And NO ± Suede is not a uber powerhouse scent. The fragrance leans to the feminine side a little bit but it also can be worn by a confident man too. NO ± Suede is something distinctive from a typical leather fragrance. Mr. Lie did give the fragrance a unique soul being seductive and smooth at the same time. She’s a hot chic in suede shorts exposing her natural beauty.
You must be wondering what I’m talking about in the introduction section of the review. For me, NO ± Suede is Tom of Finland v2. It’s more like an upgraded version of mighty Tom which is also created by Antoine Lie. Subtract tonka bean and vanilla from Tom of Finland and add woods and saffron. They smell(!) like twins since to my nose or at least v2.first.
UER MI Photo Michelyn
UER MI is one of Michelyn and my favorite discoveries at Esxence 2015. Without a doubt the brand is going to get more and more attention since it has a solid concept and distinctive fragrances. If you’re looking for a wearable yet uncommon leather fragrance, give NO ± Suede a try.
–Contributor Berkan Basoglu, author of gurmekokular.com
We have a 2ml sample of No ± Suede to offer a registered reader worldwide. To Be eligible please leave a comment with what you enjoyed about Berkan’s review and where you live draw closes 11/22/2015. There is no spilled perfume.