AZMAN Song for a Wanderer Image by Karl
The excitement of the moment when we land our feet in a distant land and take in the new atmosphere, air and heat is like a shot of adrenaline straight into our system. An awakening of new possibilities and the opportunity to shed the skin of what is known and venture into a world where we do not know the outcome is pure exhilaration. Whatever our motives for change, be it a restless heart or a restless mind the spark of new horizons is the greatest quest we will face. When I heard from Husen Baba that he had collaborated with Master Perfumer Chris Maurice (aka Christian Carbonnel) to create a new fragrance my heart skipped a beat. I knew something special was in the mix and Azman Song for a Wanderer is that.
Before Midnight Movie still 2014 (Ethan Hawke Julie Delpy)
Your personal aura is of incredible importance, it is what we project into the world and its power will predetermine your day ahead. As the summertime hits, we look for sunnier climbs and embrace travel and new acquaintances more readily. Our scent precedes us, and its trail lingers far after we are gone, so it makes sense to link our aura with our perfume of choice. Whether we travel out of choice or necessity we embrace distinctive appeal of foreign lands and sometimes they become a part of our lives. AZMAN Song for a Wanderer brings out the magic of Mediterranean vistas and fuses this with an eastern spiritual home of incense and oud via many twists and turns as you will discover.
Lemon Tree courtesy of Creative Commons
This is a love song to those of us who adore the golden rays of the sun and acts as snapshots of exotic destinations. The scent plays on the vital elements of life, like the air, we realise its value only when we miss it. The opening is a stroll through acres of zingy lemon and bergamot trees. Whether it be the beauty of Italy, Monaco or Spain, this scent will ignite thoughts of such visits. The entrance is extremely citric and reminds me of the rind and zest of these fruits as opposed to the sweeter aspects and one would be forgiven to think that this perfume follows the classic citric lineage of scents such as Eau Sauvage.
Before Sunrise 1995 (Ethan Hawke Julie Delpy)
However, the movement of AZMAN Song for a Wanderer plays on subtle light sweetness and leads us to a glistening royal glaze delicately drizzled on top of a tart berry and soft orange blossom. I detect a smooth light incense which beautifully provides the heart of the composition this may come from the combination of smoke and tagette. Just a hint, like passing through a medieval medina in Morocco with fine pastries and taking a momentary whiff of sweet Meskouta as opposed to sneaking a cheeky morsel. AZMAN Song for a Wanderer then takes a detour to fields of floral lavender, tagette and jasmine and whilst the citric and slightly sugary accents continue to hang on, they are slowly overtaken.
Before Sunset 2004
By now my presumptions are well and truly gone as the penultimate act of Song for a Wanderer is somewhat like a magic trick. Shadows come slipping into my consciousness slowly and surely. We enter a wetland steeped in cedar and moss and there is a lively and dewy touch with an herbaceous presence. Aromatic elements are now complimented with woods such as cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Here in the smoky depths of Song for a Wanderer I feel a realisation of tranquil peace. Beyond the wetland the signature of AZMAN comes forth to gift us with a majestic smooth oud. It is wrapped in a mist of musk, which sublimates the herbal nuances so well. The scent projects with purpose and gives a truly elegant impression. This is an incredibly complex creation, which is versatile and fun. Song for a Wanderer is a scent with many intriguing aspects to it and it delivers of many levels, fresh but warm, hazy, and wet, slightly edgy although smooth. There are a wealth layers to uncover and enjoy.
Karl Topham Editor.
AZMAN Song for a Wanderer launched in 2022.
Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Passion Fruit.
Heart notes: Lavender, Jasmine, Wet Land, Smoke, Cloves, Tagette.
Base notes: Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber, Oud, Moss, Musk
AZMAN Song for a Wanderer kindly sent to Karl for review purposes. Thoughts are my own.
Please Read: Azman Majoon Review by Nicoleta Tomsa, Azman I am Darkness Review by Lauryn Beer and Azman Killer Vavoom Review by Karl Topham.
Azman Song for a Wanderer Image by AZMAN
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