Perfume Review: Laboratorio Olfattivo Kashnoir + Seduced by Orange Blossom Draw

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Since launching in 2010 with four fragrances, Italian perfume house Laboratorio Olfattivo has grown into an artistic collection that now numbers eleven eaux de parfums. Their most recent releases are Salina by David Maruitte, (which we reviewed in  2013) and Kashnoir by Cecile Zarokian also launched in 2013. This company is dedicated to allowing perfumers free reign when it comes to pursuing their inspirations and fulfilling fragrant dreams. In this exclusive Labo, perfumers work in an environment that nurtures creativity while releasing modern scents that bring classic perfume structure into the 21st century.

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Kashnoir, was brought to life by perfumer Cécile Zarokian  who embarked on an olfactory journey in search of  exotic and forbidden essences of the East. Narcotic flowers, psychotropic herbs and intoxicating spices are paid homage with a compostion that displays unusual complexity.  The opening of Kashnoir begins innocently enough, with clean aromatic lavender and cool citruses crowned with invigorating herbs. Kashnoir is all about seduction, and at first, it draws you in gently before passionate waves of the plushest orange blossom surround a soft fog of musky white flowers and  a dark  rose heart. Here emotions are stirred and furtive glances are exchanged. Drawing to an opulent finish intensepatchouli smolders with sensuality as the shadowy vanilla and charred benzoin beckons at the base. From its disarming opening right through to its unapologetic and downright carnal finish, Kashnoir showcases orange blossom at its sultriest. This is my first encounter with Mme Zarokian's fragrances of which my CaFleureBon colleagues have written extensively, but I was not prepared for such a dangerous liaison.

Sillage: very good. Longevity: great.

Notes: Lemon, bergamot, lavender, coriander, rose, orange blossom absolute, patchouli, benzoin, heliotrope & vanilla.

Disclosure: Review based on samples sent to me by MiN NY.

John Reasinger, Senior and Natural Perfume Editor

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Thanks to MiN NY (who stocks the entire line), we have a deluxe sample of Kashnoir to give away to one US reader. To be eligible please say what appeals to you about this scent and why. Draw will end on May 23th, 2014.

We announce the winners on our site and on our Facebook page, so Like Cafleurebon and use our RSS option…or your dream prize will be just spilled perfume.

Note: Click here to read our review of Rosamunda and here to read reviews of Decou-Vert & Noblige.

 

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25 comments

  • ringthing says:

    I’ve been sampling white florals for quite some time now, trying to broaden my perfume horizons. Tuberose and I will never be good friends but jasmine & orange blossom are easier; Kashnoir, with it’s herbal opening and sultry finish – especially with the patchouli – sounds like one sexy orange blossom. Thanks for the review.

  • Jennifer witt says:

    I would love to win this scent as I adore orange blossoms (I wore some for my wedding) this interpretation sounds thoroughly exotic and enticing. I live in MN in the US. Thanks for the review and the opportunity

  • cdb73110 says:

    Was sold at orange blossom. From John’s description…Wow is in store. My favorite fragrance from Laboratorio Olfattivo is Alambar. Stunning scent. I would love to sample another from the line. Thanks for the chance.

  • shannon says:

    I’m semi-obsessed with orange blossom, but seeing heliotrope, vanilla, AND benzoin in the notes makes this a must-smell for me! Thank you for the draw!

  • christinal says:

    Orange blossom! One of my favorite notes. It reminds me of Phoenix in the spring…so beautiful.

  • Sue K. says:

    This fragrance sounds darn near perfect. Love orange blossom but it needs something to ground it, knock the sweetness down a bit and give it an edge.

  • Joyce says:

    I like the way this scent is described, a temptation and very seductive sounding. I do like Orange Blossom. Thank you for this draw, so exotic.

  • Sandi L says:

    The notes in this one appeal to me, I love the Orange Blossom and experiencing the different and intriguing compositions from different perfumers. From innocent to sultry whats not to intrigue? I am in the US and Thank You MiN for the draw samples. Great review John, 😉

  • Ferris says:

    Ohhhh orange blossom with spices and rose. I’ve always wanted to try a Labo Olfacttivo scent. I’m a big fan of orange blossom is perfume as its one of those esssences that ingulfs you with its intoxicating sillage. What an excellent one to start out with trying the line! im in the US and thanks for the draw!

  • Laurels says:

    “[P]assionate waves of the plushest orange blossom” is an irresistible description! I’m in the US, and this sounds divine.

  • Connie says:

    Orange blossom is a note I love, but haven’t yet explored enough. This fragrance sounds very appealing. I’m in the US.

  • Joanne says:

    As it is with so many others, it is the orange blossom that appeals to me. It sounds like a different take on it, and I’m eager to try it! I am in the United States.

  • Lauren says:

    What appeals to me about Kashnoir……pretty much everything. White florals, herbal notes (esp coriander), rose – hits all my favorite categories. And with a little dirt (patch) in the base…..perfect! Also, I loved LO’s Cozumel, so I’m anxious to try others of the line. Thanks for the draw! US reader.

  • Kim Morgan says:

    Orange blossoms are one of my favorite scents — I grew up with an orange, a lime, and a grapefruit tree in my back yard. I can’t imagine the combo of the citrus and lavender would be anything but gorgeous. US resident.

  • Cynthia says:

    I am intrigued by the lavender opening with an orange blossom heart. I would never have thought of combining those two notes.
    I am in the US.

    A question: what is an RSS option? You mention that after liking on FB?

  • Fazal Cheema says:

    I have been watching the perfumer Cecile for a while and await her creations..she has created this and it has oriental inspirations, thus, i am curious. i am in the US

  • Steve A says:

    This perfume sounds like orange blossom done in a brand new way. That’s appealing. I hope I win this draw. TY. US

  • Barbara says:

    I love anything orange blossom, and this is “orange blossom at it’s sultriest.” Add this to the phrases “soft fog of musky white flowers” and “intense patchouli smolders with sensuality,” and I am dreaming of this one. I am in the US.

  • Mary K says:

    I like how it sounds like Kashnoir changes as you wear it. This keeps things interesting. I also like orange blossom as a note, so it would be great to see how this combines with everything in this perfume. I am in the US.

  • mim says:

    Kashnoir’s evolution from clean and cool to plush and soft to smoldering is what appeals to me the most. Thank you for the review and draw!
    USA

  • Cynthia Richardson says:

    A lethal drug softly obscuring reason and stunning the senses is what attracts me to Kashnoir.

  • Holly F. says:

    This scent appeals to me because, well, orange blossom! I’ve been seeking out this note lately and Kashnoir sounds like an intoxicating take on it. I’m in the U.S.

  • Ginny M says:

    I love lemon and citrus fragrances (Hadrien is a summer go-to) and I adore vanilla (so many…too many to list)…I’d love to see how the one leads to the othe r, start to finish! I live in the US.