Der Duft Privilege by Karl

“My personal interpretation of the term “privilege” is that it is a privilege for me, to have water, nature, greenery, woods, and the sea available to me. In other words, having nature around me is the ultimate privilege. Privilege has become my tribute to the natural elements!” Nathalie Feisthauer.

Der Duft (The Scent) founded by Anselm Skogstad is a brand with a simple but effective mission; to bring scent and association together via the medium of perfumery. Each fragrance is produced to evoke one specific idea translated clearly. In the case of his latest collaboration with Master Perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer (Lab Scent) that name is ‘Privilege.’ The word as a noun comes with certain connotations, of particular benefit or advantage even favour. However, in this case it has been interpreted as a verb to accord a higher value as a tribute to our natural earthly environment, thus stripping away any haughty superiority or dominion.

Anselm Skogstad of Der Duft

Privilege here is accessible to all and our natural given right to engage with the elements. Whilst the presentation may be paired back a straightforward (transparent glass flacon with embossed block print and white background) the composition is most certainly far from it. Here is where one can develop that personal link and adoration for a superbly constructed scent.

Finding Nature @Michelyn NYC 

As John Burroughs eloquently put it, “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” Considering we are currently heralding in a New Year, Privilege seems to me to be the perfect perfume to  embrace the present as now is a time to reset and explore not only our environment but ourselves. Taking in each new season, to breathe in the air, taste the fruit and explore the earth. Privilege subtly emanates such change whilst also invigorating the senses in what is a harmonious and thoroughly modern creation.

Der Duft Privilege opens bright with a fusion of fruits, blackcurrant and rhubarb being particularly prevalent whilst galbanum adds a fresh blast of greenery. Underneath is a soft carrot seed and incredible sea air experience coming from mineral and marine notes. In concert the overall feel is difficult to pin down as one is taken to piney forestry, tropical scenes and the explosion of frothy sea and breeze. Quite the achievement! Soft and fresh floral elements come through via lily of the valley and blend beautifully with a slightly creamy iris. Underpinning these are balsamic facets of Haitian amyris and cedarwood. The magic of Der Duft Privilege lies in its depth and here Madame Feisthauer has used Paraguayan guaiac wood, Palo Santo Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Ambrette and Synthetic musk and these notes envelop and soothe.

Der Duft Privilege is a standout composition which not only delivers in terms of artistry, but also has a distinctive likeability and performs excellently. Fresh, watery, with woods and muskiness this is a versatile and magnificently created fragrance that will hopefully gain popularity throughout 2023.

Notes: Vegetal notes, Galbanum, Carrot seed, Blackcurrant, Rhubarb, Marine notes, Mineral notes, Lily of the valley, Iris, Cedarwood, Paraguayan Guaiac wood, Palo Santo, Haitian amyris, Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Ambrette, Musk.

Disclaimer: Bottle of Der Duft Privilege sent by the brand, all views are my own.

Karl Topham, Senior Editor and UK Brand Ambassador

 Der Duft Privilege by Karl

Thanks to Anselm Skogstad, we have a 50ml bottle of Der Duft Privilege for one registered reader WORLDWIDE. To be eligible, please leave a comment about what appeals to you about Karl’s review, and where you live. Draw closes 01/7/23.

Der Duft Privilege was selected as a top10 Best of Scent 2022 by Michelyn and Karl

Please also read: Match Review by Nicoleta Tomsa here and Ida’s review of Grasse here

Enjoy our reviews of other Der Duft fragrances: Bubble, Monopteros, Pride, and Cinematic.

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