Warm, dreamlike and atmospheric, L’Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio is an excellent choice for those seeking a substantial woody fragrance of sophisticated, maturely gourmand character. Its restrainedly delicious trail could have once more lured Hansel and Gretel into the dark forest – this time as adults, and at a safe distance from candy-embellished, sugar-covered gingerbread houses.
Ormonde Jayne London Evernia is a marvel of blending, as so many Ormonde Jayne scents are: there’s a seamless quality which they possess, and Evernia is no exception. The drydown is simply stunning, a masterpiece of refinement and subtlety which lingers indefinitely, a veil of scented secrecy and intrigue
Jeroboam Floro seems constructed circularly, as if perfumer Vanina Muraciole wove a soft cocoon around you, placing layers of creamy sandalwood and textured cedar around the floral heart, without ever weighing the fragrance down
There is a lovely coherency to the Blocki Perfume line. Certain notes, such as lavender, sandalwood, and tonka, are shared by two fragrances at a time and all three are tied together loosely with a satiny citrus ribbon that gives the trio a common signature. Esprit D’Amour by Blocki and its meadowy loveliness sits perfectly between dreamy, sophisticated This Grand Affair and gorgeous woody-floral chypre, Sanrovia, like the third Grace.
Initio Oud for Happiness is a play on the trend of “cannabis perfumes” without the apparent usage of the ingredient itself. It is an olfactory translation of a gourmet quality joint, full of spicy flavors and sensual aromas.
So Blue by Mancera is more of a fall scent than summer with earthy patchouli, vanillic amber and creamy sandalwood that adds woody sweetness.
