Der Duft Pride Review (Miguel Matos) 2020 + From Within Draw

 

Der Duft Pride review

Der Duft Pride ©Cristian Marianciuc

How does one translate an abstract and nuanced concept such as “pride” into a fragrance? What notes or ingredients come to mind?

In the case of Der Duft Pride, the answer is simultaneously straightforward and complex. Anselm Skogstad, Der Duft founder (and perfumer for Grasse, Montopteros), enlisted Art and Olfaction Award Winning Miguel Matos (Cinematic) to create Pride and to assign an olfactive identity to an idea that exists on a fine line between vice and virtue, between contentment with oneself and hubris. Der Duft is a brand that does not necessarily offer up pre-planned narratives or starting points for the interpretation of their fragrances. Minimal in their presentation and approach to perfumery (after all, the brand’s name simply translates to ‘The Scent’), each Der Duft fragrance allows the wearer to imagine his or her own olfactive story, (my review of Prim Lomros’Act here).

 

Der Duft Pride by Miguel Matos

©Cristian Marianciuc

 

But back to pride and to Dur Duft Pride

Migel Matos’ approach was one that draws inspiration from within, from a subjective and personal perspective; an approach that gradually moves outward and becomes universal, thus resonating with the ethos that Der Duft proposes: a choose-your-own adventure, except this is a pandemic-friendly, olfactive adventure, one that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. In his signature neo-vintage style, Matos chose a chypre DNA for Der Duft Pride. Chypre is a category or family of classic fragrances that is generally built around an accord comprised of bergamot, oakmoss, patchouli and labdanum. Matos explains his decision: “I think that one of the highest forms of perfume composition and perfume families is the chypre. So, I started assembling materials that I would love to explore in a vintage chypre perfume: bergamot, narcissus, jasmine, and patchouli. These can be considered as the basic building blocks for Pride.”

Miguel Matos For Der Duft Pride

©Cristian Marianciuc

Pride opens with a rush of citrus that smells as if it has been soaked in dark liquor. This is a moody, earthy kind of citrus. For me, it awakens a long-lost nostalgia, but one that is new or at least updated. An atemporal nostalgia if you will. Der Duft Pride is earthy, spicy and herbaceous. Narcissus and carrot seeds lend their spicy and dark green characteristics, while the jasmine adds a different “shade” of green and a fresh, white floral creaminess. The fragrance could be described as a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness. Verdant, sharp and piquant in the opening then mellowing out as it settles on skin. I envision the forest floor, submerged in a luminous obscurity. The damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in the timid brilliance of a stray ray of sunlight.  As time goes by, we move out of the forest (and from the opening of the fragrance), with its cool, herbal spiciness, into a tamer and more manicured landscape. A faint warmth surfaces and gradually replaces the enlivening freshness that introduced the fragrance to skin and nose. There is a quasi-mineral, acidic facet to this stage of the evolution of Pride, all wrapped in a woody and aromatic cocoon. There is also a barely-there savory sweetness, most likely emanating from the amber and sandalwood.

Best Modern chypres

 Cristian Marianciuc©

Der Duft Pride is a well-rounded fragrance, with roots in a classic, vintage style, but reaching out into modernity with unexpected and surprising twists and turns. Pride begins its olfactive adventure in an intimate place, a personal and familiar space. Possibly similar to the quiet pride we take in our accomplishments, in the fruit of our labor. The type of pride that is felt on an individual and molecular level and that becomes fuel for our future endeavors. The later stages of Der Duft Pride might draw a parallel with a different type of pride, one that is collective and shared across time and space.  Pride for human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Pride in the results of the combined efforts of large group of people.  I have a great deal of admiration for this fragrance as both olfactive art, but also for its particular and different interpretation of pride as a concept.

Pride is not just loud and colourful, that is only one of its facets. Pride is also discreet, calculated and it has its feet firmly planted on the ground. I would like to think that this very state of being grounded in your convictions and values is a direct reflection of the notes that form the heart of Der Duft Pride – that cool and comforting earthiness, the refreshing spiciness and the reassuring woody notes.

Notes: Bergamot, Narcissus, Carrot Seed, Jasmine, Cashmeran, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss

Disclaimer: A bottle of Pride was sent to me by Der Duft for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Cristian Marianciuc, Senior Contributor

Der Duft Pride review

 Cristian Marianciuc©

Thanks to the generosity of Der Duft, we have a worldwide draw for one 50 ml bottle of Pride (value 120 €) for one registered reader Worldwide. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Cristian’s review of Der Duft Pride, What the word pride means to you and where you live. Draw closes 8/1/2021

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57 comments

  • jmmcmenamin says:

    I was hooked at the description of citrus soaked in dark liquor!
    Pride is a great word with both positive and negative connotations. That’s what I love about it.

  • realtyisme says:

    First of all, I appreciate Cristian’s literary description of this fragrance. My favorite part of this journey is the “envisioning of the forest floor, submerged in a luminous obscurity. The damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in the timid brilliance of a stray ray of sunlight. As time goes by, we move out of the forest (and from the opening of the fragrance), with its cool, herbal spiciness, into a tamer and more manicured landscape. A faint warmth surfaces and gradually replaces the enlivening freshness that introduced the fragrance to skin and nose”. Oh my goodness, my imagination just ran wild within Cristian’s description. I feel as though I have to take off my shoes right now 🙂 A desire for this fragrance has been flamed that I just have to try it. My favorite definitions of pride are: 1. The satisfaction or pleasure taken in one’s own or another’s success. 2. Proper respect for oneself; sense of one’s own dignity or worth; self-respect. and 3. The better or most superior part of something. I think all of these definitions can be conveyed through the creativity of this fragrance.

  • realtyisme says:

    Continuation of my previous post. Forgot to mention that I’m located in Pennsylvania.

  • mikec says:

    Excited to try this one – ended up buying Act after the last review!

    I love chypre fragrances, so interested to see how such a modern brand like Der Duft pulls it off!

    Pride always feels loud and colourful for me, so nice to see other facets of the word represented in this work.

    Based in the UK

  • Jeremi says:

    The presentation of the fragrance sparked my interest. Pride for me means something that you can be really happy about. Poland, EU.

  • rachelng says:

    Cristian! What a wonderful review! What a fascinating house! I like the minimalism of advertising. I would Love to experience Miguel Matos’s Pride (as well as Der Duft’s other scents). I particularly adore “neo-vintage” projects. ❤️ Cristian’s description of the dark liquor citrus, with its moody, earthy feel sounds fascinating. I’m also interested in a greener take on jasmine. I picture interpretations of deep forest floor, which are always unique & often spellbinding. I grew up in the Ozarks where the deep forest manifests a sense of belonging to a greater whole. The sense of the word “pride” that means group, belonging, combined effort is what I feel in the woods. Rhizomatic perception, time at the resting pace of floresence and dehiscence, we find our collective botanical body. I would be so happy to smell this scent! Thank you for the opportunity! USA

  • mdellaroc says:

    Pride’s description reminds me of good art. Based on the classics but with a modern and meaningful interpretation. The opening sounds decadent, and I truly seem to love anything with labdanum. Very interesting sounding scent. In maryland,

  • AleksCipri says:

    I love green scents, so I am naturally intrigued by Christian’s review of the Pride. I particularly love when he says that this fragrance reminds him of the forest floor, damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in a stray ray of sunlight. Very interesting description. For me pride is when you can stand tall, look people I the eye and know that stand behind everything you have done and how you acted. I’m from Illinois, US.

  • sephrenia300 says:

    Great review! What sparks my interest the most based on the review is the thought process behind perfumer Miguel Matos’ decision on how he landed on a vintage Chypre to embody pride and why he included each ingredient he did. I love learning about the thought process and artistry behind perfumery!

    To me Pride means confidence and a fierce independence – an almost defiant attitude towards societal pressures and norms. I think that a true vintage chypre, with real oakmoss, in today’s crowded landscape of synthetic fruity-florals, embodies the concept well.

    I live in the US, and thank you for the draw.

  • drjedi says:

    From Christian’s review of Der Duft Pride, it was good to know that Pride is not just loud and colorful, but also discreet and calculated. I like chypres, and the notes in Der Duft Pride with their moody, earthy citrus quality, as Christian describes it, sound very inviting. Pride has many negative connotations, but also positive ones, and Pride seems to highlight the positive qualities of pride, something to be genuinely proud of. It seems both the designers and wearers of Pride can have pride, in their respective choices. No experience with Der Duft perfumes, yet. Thanks for an interesting review of Pride, and a chance to take part in the draw. Writing from the United States.

  • maps says:

    Great review. Cristian’s description of the fragrance as a journey through a natural landscape made it sound so enticing. My curiosity is piqued, to say the least. I feel like this has the potential to be an instant classic! To me, pride means being not just comfortable with the things that make you stand out, but excited about them. Cheers from NC, USA.

  • EmilyG says:

    This review is perfectly timed for me. I just fell in love with one of Miguel’s perfumes called Rules of Attraction; it’s from the house of Sarah Baker!
    I’m always intrigued by chypres that smell like the forest floor, so your review has really sold me on Pride. The addition of a narcissus note sounds compelling as well. To me, pride is what happens before the inevitable decline, that last brash moment in the sun before we have to face our limits and our replaceable status in the universe. It is the perfect concept for perfume isn’t it? Spray it on, feel great, get compliments, realize it’s made of decaying, natural material (just like us!), and then mourn its departure. I’d love to win a bottle. I live in Michigan, USA.

  • aud604 says:

    Der Duft! I’ve been wanting to try this brand for some time now since I first heard about it. It sounds like a wonderful brand with some very interesting collaborations! To me pride simply means to not fear or be ashamed of your nature. ACT by them also sounds very interesting. What sparked my interest was the discussion about the chypre category (my favorite!) Thank you from Canada!

  • moshe says:

    Pride sounds like a unique new era chypre, i think i will love its green and ambery facets. For me pride is self admitation of a quality. I would love to win this Der Duft fragrance and wear it with Pride. Regards from Mexico!

  • Trinity33 says:

    A chypre is a great starting point for a ‘pride” oriented fragrance. There is the element of tradition but it lends itself to modern touches. The narcissus and jasmine sound like fun touches. I love the description of the fragrance as a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness. I’m in MD, USA.

  • Maryjean says:

    I really love all the notes. Pride means proud, perfect name for this fragrance. Thank you for this Chance. USA

  • Dubaiscents says:

    I adore a good vintage style chypre perfume (especially with narcissus) so, this seems to be a perfect choice for me. To me, pride means the courage to stand up for what you believe in and to support other people in their efforts to do the same. I would love to try this scent. Thanks for the draw. US

  • Sorohan Adriana says:

    I like the cocept with roots in a classic, vintage style, but reaching out into modernity with unexpected and surprising twists and turns.
    I am from Eu Bucharest Romania Europe

  • Ben A says:

    I love classic chypres (my mom’s signature scent is Mitsouko), so I was immediately drawn to this. Pride is generally an entirely positive word these days, but historically it was a deadly sin. So there’s something subtly ironic about naming a perfume “Pride” (though not quite as ironic as, say, “Samsara”). I’m in Oklahoma, USA. Thanks, as always, for the draw!

  • tannina says:

    I am always interested in everything called Chypre and i dont remember smelling one with carrot seed.
    I think pride is a fitting word for a chypre, because they always have the feeling of having a backbone and being a Bit no nonsense for me.
    I live in germany

  • wilsonwc76 says:

    Oh, this sounds so interesting and lovely! I love a chypre scent, and this one sounds wonderfully deep and rich! Pride to me evokes gay pride and the month of June, which sounds very different than this scent. But I want to try it nonetheless! I’m in NYC.

  • RobertQ says:

    What makes me curious after reading this is the blending , since it’s both considered loud yet calculated and discreet. It sounds like a fascinating scent to explore.

    Pride to me means being content in an honest assessment of myself.

    I’m from Israel.

  • Amaziz89 says:

    Pride opens with a rush of citrus that smells as if it has been soaked in dark liquor. This is a moody, earthy kind of citrus. For me, it awakens a long-lost nostalgia, but one that is new or at least updated. An atemporal nostalgia if you will. Der Duft Pride is earthy, spicy and herbaceous. Narcissus and carrot seeds lend their spicy and dark green characteristics, while the jasmine adds a different “shade” of green and a fresh, white floral creaminess. The fragrance could be described as a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness. Verdant, sharp and piquant in the opening then mellowing out as it settles on skin. I envision the forest floor, submerged in a luminous obscurity. The damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in the timid brilliance of a stray ray of sunlight. As time goes by, we move out of the forest (and from the opening of the fragrance), with its cool, herbal spiciness, into a tamer and more manicured landscape. A faint warmth surfaces and gradually replaces the enlivening freshness that introduced the fragrance to skin and nose. There is a quasi-mineral, acidic facet to this stage of the evolution of Pride, all wrapped in a woody and aromatic cocoon. There is also a barely-there savory sweetness, most likely emanating from the amber and sandalwood. A beautiful description by Christian has got me intrigued and curious about this house. Pride means to take pleasure in ones achievements and satisfactions and to be respectful to others achievements at the same time. Thanks a million from the United Kingdom

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    Der Duft Pride is a well-rounded fragrance, with roots in a classic, vintage style, but reaching out into modernity with unexpected and surprising twists and turns. Pride begins its olfactive adventure in an intimate place, a personal and familiar space. Possibly similar to the quiet pride we take in our accomplishments, in the fruit of our labor. The type of pride that is felt on an individual and molecular level and that becomes fuel for our future endeavors. The later stages of Der Duft Pride might draw a parallel with a different type of pride, one that is collective and shared across time and space. Pride for human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Pride in the results of the combined efforts of large group of people. I have a great deal of admiration for this fragrance as both olfactive art, but also for its particular and different interpretation of pride as a concept.

    Pride is not just loud and colourful, that is only one of its facets. Pride is also discreet, calculated and it has its feet firmly planted on the ground. I would like to think that this very state of being grounded in your convictions and values is a direct reflection of the notes that form the heart of Der Duft Pride – that cool and comforting earthiness, the refreshing spiciness and the reassuring woody notes.

    Notes: Bergamot, Narcissus, Carrot Seed, Jasmine, Cashmeran, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss. A beautiful piece by Christian pride means to have satisfaction at one’s and other accomplishments. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Tveta says:

    I like the notes in Pride and I think this one is an easy one to like and enjoy and those who will be around you will enjoy it as well.

    Thanks for the draw!

  • Bryant Worley says:

    I really appreciate the concept behind the fragrance. Also, I really like the deep green nature of the fragrance: “Der Duft Pride is earthy, spicy and herbaceous. Narcissus and carrot seeds lend their spicy and dark green characteristics, while the jasmine adds a different “shade” of green and a fresh, white floral creaminess. The fragrance could be described as a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness. Verdant, sharp and piquant in the opening then mellowing out as it settles on skin. I envision the forest floor, submerged in a luminous obscurity. The damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in the timid brilliance of a stray ray of sunlight.”

    As for the word “Pride”, to me it means “viewing one’s self and one’s accomplishments with great admiration”, usually an unwarranted, and unrealistic self-adulaction.

    I live in Waldorf, Maryland, USA.

  • Bryant Worley says:

    I really appreciate the concept behind the fragrance. Also, I really like the deep green nature of the fragrance: “Der Duft Pride is earthy, spicy and herbaceous. Narcissus and carrot seeds lend their spicy and dark green characteristics, while the jasmine adds a different “shade” of green and a fresh, white floral creaminess. The fragrance could be described as a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness. Verdant, sharp and piquant in the opening then mellowing out as it settles on skin. I envision the forest floor, submerged in a luminous obscurity. The damp soil, the moss and the lichen bathed in the timid brilliance of a stray ray of sunlight.”

    As for the word “Pride”, to me it means “viewing one’s self and one’s accomplishments with great admiration”, usually an unwarranted, and unrealistic self-adulation.

    I live in Waldorf, Maryland, USA.

  • Steve A says:

    What caught my attention was that “Pride opens with a rush of citrus that smells as if it has been soaked in dark liquor”. When I think of the word pride I think it usually comes before a fall. US

  • Thelstrhi says:

    What pride means to me, and also my favorite part of the review, happen to be the same thing: “Pride is not just loud and colourful, that is only one of its facets. Pride is also discreet, calculated and it has its feet firmly planted on the ground.”

    What a perfect way to describe feeling your best, being able to walk out the door with your head held high ready for anything!

    I’m located in the US.

  • frw says:

    I am excited to try one of Matos’ fragrances and Cristian’s description and prose move Pride to the front of the line. The conceptualization of Pride in all of its facets and that the scent itself is grounded or grounding is compelling to me. I agree, pride is a sense of self, a comfort in one’s skin. NC, USA

  • xoe says:

    Lovely. Cristian’s review hits all the right notes, from the atemporal nostalgia at the beginning to the cool and comforting earthiness at the end. This sounds like a chypre I could wear. I don’t always have luck with them. But the ones that work work beautifully! Pride to me is the opposite of shame. I am in the US.

  • joshuabrian says:

    Great review! To be honest, that note breakdown is what interests me most. Sounds very versatile. Pride is all about being proud to me. A deepness that will not waiver. From USA.

  • doveskylark says:

    I enjoyed reading Cristian’s review and his description of the citrus and forest notes. I love the idea of a fragrance built on a classic foundation, yet one that twists and turns toward modernity.
    Pride, to me, means confidence in my actions. When I feel proud about something, or pride IN something, I am grounded and I feel the desire to keep going on, to keep surviving.
    I live in the USA.

  • Vlach says:

    I loved the description of the fragrance itself – evocative and creative at the same time. The smell of Forest floor especially seems to be a fascinating experience here.

    Living in Germany, EU

  • RonaldJ says:

    Thanks for this review Christian. Der Duft is a fragrance house I need to get my nose on. I hear they have amazing fragrance and Pride sounds no different!

    After the colder months, I wanted to expand my collection with fresher fragrances that would suit my usual suit and tie style. I bought Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP and it sparked a serious interest in Chypres. It is a DNA that makes me feel comfortable, sophisticated, masculine and proud. Proud of my family, my career and my achievements. It makes me feel on top of the world.

    What piqued my interest in Pride is the Amber and Sandalwood notes which, I presume, gives the fragrance a comforting and well-rounded smoothness.

    Greetings from the UK!

  • simo975g says:

    I move the style of Miguel Matos. The description of the narcissus is drawing me in. Pride is about respect, dignity and self-love.

    I live in Denmark, EU.

  • Fragrance Capital says:

    Chypre-based fragrances are my favorite fragrances especially in summer. I like also perfumes that have little sweetness. Cristian! you’ve put us in that fresh atmosphere of the Pride’s creation. You successfully explained how Matos got his inspiration… Your interesting description will remain forever in my mind whenever I see Dur Duft Pride. To be “Pride”, I think that Matos followed the old school in designing this perfume. Therefore, I become very interested to smell it. Greetings from Sarajevo, BiH 🙂

  • Salem says:

    This modern chypre with a twist, reminding of a damp, earthy forest which subsequently becomes a warmer, sweeter ensemble of aromas sounds raw and real.
    To me, pride is quite a treacherous word: it can be the pride of the self sufficient who does not wanna evolve, grasping a false idea of accomplished self fulfillment, or it can be the pride of those who are grateful for what they are, who they are, where and where they are, and count their “personal info” as wonderful and unique blessings.
    I live in Europe.
    Thanks!

  • WeAreScentient says:

    Cristian’s review captures this perfume beautifully, his grasp of the fact that Pride is more than what we expect, it can come in many ways. Pride for me something I have when I feel I’ve presented myself in the best way through my creative output. I tend to keep it to myself though.
    I’m in Dublin Ireland

  • patrick_348 says:

    I love the phrasing of “a spectrum of refined botanical bitterness.” Cristian does a great job of linking to aromas to a sense of place and I love the impression that there is a kind of dialogue between the sweet aspects of the scent and its more savory or purely green ones.
    Pride (in the good sense of the word) to me means the ability to evaluate one’s achievements objectively and to be able to give oneself a pat on the back, rather than always obsessing about imperfections and shortcomings (which we all have). I live in North Carolina in the US.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the beautiful review Cristian!

    I love that Migel decided to go with a chypre for this fragrance, that too a chypre with fascinating contrasts of green! I love the use of jasmine, narcissus and carrot seeds, to highlight the greens and the dangerous/indolic parts of this fragrance. It sounds quiet, with loads of conviction and confident whether right or wrong.

    Pride to me is taking care to do things to the best of your ability for things that you care about.

    Cheers from WI, USA

    Cheers from WI

  • Paeonnia says:

    I live a classic chypre with a modern twist, so Pride sounds wonderful. And Cristian’s artwork-collage is as wonderful and evocative as always!
    I’m in EU

  • Laurentiu says:

    Really beautiful photos! Art concept for the fragrance itself!

    I liked this part of the review, the conclusion:
    Pride is not just loud and colourful, that is only one of its facets. Pride is also discreet, calculated and it has its feet firmly planted on the ground. I would like to think that this very state of being grounded in your convictions and values is a direct reflection of the notes that form the heart of Der Duft Pride – that cool and comforting earthiness, the refreshing spiciness and the reassuring woody notes.

    Thanks for the complete review and for the giveaway!

  • elena madalina nica says:

    hello again! for me, the last paragraph sparked my interest, because of its honest, simple and to the point summing up the facets, layers, nuances of the scent. i also associated the style of the review with the type of fragrance it describes. a nuanced manner to put forward the complexity and contrasts of a chypre is nothing but in accord to at least some of the essence of a chypre. thirdly, i am so glad of having the opportunity to read another review written by a romanian and i congratulate him!

    as for the meaning pride has for me, well, that is hard to put in not so many words. pride is something my mother used to mention since i was a little girl and i did not understand exactly what it was and why it had to be so important and special for her. with time, i understood both the difference between pride and dignity (and the fact my mother was referring to dignity) and the difference between the pride that comes with the selfishness and the pride as part of the act of being happy for an achievement of ours or of someone else. standing up with dignity and feeling happy for accomplishments of any sort of any person is what pride means for me now. its darker part, the selfish and egotistical pride, although it brought me some intense moments, is just to damaging not to try and stay away from.
    so congrats for the review and best regards for all of you from elena madalina nica, romania, eu.

  • Niinocka says:

    I appreciate how Cristian successfully narrates the multi-faceted story of how an abstract and nuanced concept of »pride« translates into a fragrance. What sparks my interest the most based on the review is Pride’s olfactory evolution – from a rush of verdant, sharp citrus at the start to the smell of damp forest floor to the warm, possibly ambery base.
    I reside in the EU.

  • ElenaChiss says:

    I did not have the chance to sample these fragrances from Der Duft, nor the chance for other creations signed by Miguel Matos, but reading this review and others as well, it looks like something I will enjoy.
    Thank you!
    Europe

  • INYA says:

    I’m familiar with Miguel’s wonderful creations and am definitely a fan. As a gardener, I enjoy the scent of narcissus and wet soil. Pride, I love the name, sounds fabulous. Thanks for the opportunity to sniff! Mich USA

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I have really been dying to try this house because everything sounds so wonderful. I love the inspiration for all of their fragrances. This sounds like a gorgeous fragrance. I’m here for a moody, earthy citrus. I love your description of pride as being both loud and discreet and for me pride definitely leans more towards discreet most of the time. Thank you for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • DaleX says:

    Der Duft Pride is a well-rounded fragrance, with roots in a classic, vintage style, but reaching out into modernity with unexpected and surprising twists and turns. Pride begins its olfactive adventure in an intimate place, a personal and familiar space. Possibly similar to the quiet pride we take in our accomplishments, in the fruit of our labor. The type of pride that is felt on an individual and molecular level and that becomes fuel for our future endeavors. The later stages of Der Duft Pride might draw a parallel with a different type of pride, one that is collective and shared across time and space. Pride for human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Pride in the results of the combined efforts of large group of people. I have a great deal of admiration for this fragrance as both olfactive art, but also for its particular and different interpretation of pride as a concept.

    My favourite from Der Duft is Grasse

    Thank you!

  • forrestanez says:

    I love the idea of a classic chypre with a modern twist. Citrus that smells like it has been soaked in dark liquor is also intriguing. Pride to me means to be confident and assertive. I live in Hawaii USA

  • emorandeira says:

    Hi!

    I would like to begin saying that for me the Word pride is very important. In one Hand it means to me freedom as It is usted un many áreas to express the pride of beeing how each of US are without taking care on what the other think and respecting each other. In other Hand It is for me a part of the happyness, feeling pride of what you are and what you have… Without that It is difficult to feel Happy.
    Regarding the christian’s review It has taken my attention how he describes the fragrance…his citric character at the opening, the vintage roots syle… And above all how he relates It with the pride feeling through words like: “Possibly similar to the quiet pride we take in our accomplishments, in the fruit of our labor. The type of pride that is felt on an individual and molecular level and that becomes fuel for our future endeavors. ”
    I have found many parts like this un the texto and this is something really great.
    My name is Edgar and I am writing from Tenerife, Spain. I really would like to win the bottle because I have listened a lot about the brand and I adore Miguel Matos compositions!

  • sllat says:

    I love chypres and I’m curious to see how jasmine and narcissus figure in this one. Pride means sense of self and strength in one’s own individuality/identity; I think that’s why it came to be associated with people of various sexual/gender identities, etc. I live in Connecticut in the U. S. A. Thanks to the brand and organizers/contributors to this page for the opportunity to win this lovely prize!

  • Brian says:

    After having read from this review, I want to try this fragrance very much. I love Chypres (at least many of them), and I like the idea of Miguel Matos to make a Chypre using the ingredients which he used in this fragrance. I also became interested when I read that this fragrance “opens with a rush of citrus that smells as if it has been soaked in dark liquor. This is a moody, earthy kind of citrus.” To me the word pride has to do with appreciating the good that I’ve done. I live in MD., U.S.A.

  • Claumarchini says:

    “Pride is also discreet, calculated and it has its feet firmly planted on the ground”: I very much relate and agree with this definition of pride, I am not into boasting and being loud but more into having a quiet but firm belief in one’s own possibilities and accomplishments. And I agree with the fact that it should be rooted in a more general and collective consciousness.
    Der Duft’s Pride looks like a wonderful fragrance! I am particularly fond of green, herbal and spicy fragrances, I love the bitterness on the skin and I have read all Cafleurebon articles about this brand: I so wish I was the lucky winner ! Greetings from Italy

  • smm13 says:

    I’m always drawn to the idea of mixing classic and modern sensibilities to get the best of both worlds. Der Duft Pride seems like a wonderful example of that. Pride is an interesting word. It is often the cause of someone’s downfall especially in literature, but we also need to take pride in what we do and who we are to maintain high standards. I seems pride reveals true character. I live in the USA.

  • wandering_nose says:

    I love the idea of a classic, vintage style fragrance with modern accents. Pride sounds like it is the perfect representation of the concept. I am absolutely compelled by the notes and love how multi-faceted the composition appears to be based on Cristian’s review. Pride to me is associated with holding your roots in high regard and not being afraid to tread your own path, however unique or unusual it might be. Thank you from Ireland, EU

  • helenlam says:

    I love that the inspiration for this fragrance came from within. I loved this quote: “state of being grounded in your convictions and values” To me, Pride means to have faith and confidence in one’s abilities, work, and results. I live in the USA. Thanks for the giveaway!