THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage Review (Bruno Jovanovic) 2024 + Orange Flower Cabaret Giveaway

Thameen London Centre Stage

THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage courtesy of the brand’s Instagram

THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage is the 6th fragrance in the Britologne collection and a follow up to last year’s Bravi. Before we listen to Steven’s review, THAMEEN London Creative Director Christopher Chong kindly shares insights into the creative process of Centre Stage.

Centre Stage by THAMEEN LONDON Bruno Jovanovic

photo of Christopher Chong and perfumer Bruno Jovanovic at Nikita London (shared with Michelyn by Christopher Chong©)

“I’m extremely lucky to be able to collaborate with Bruno and to have him as a friend.  Most of our works happen organically while we are hanging out. He’s a super talented perfumer with a very unique style that I haven’t seen before. Centre Stage is actually a continuation of the Bravi journey. We want to explore the nuances with a sexy cabaret and burlesque tease inspired by the Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club musical that we went to see together in London. Bruno layers this 1920s opulent and sensual story with elements from the film Babylon. We decided to focus on Orange Flower as our key ingredient in which we build related opulent and sexy elements around it to give a warm and round projection. Centre Stage is designed to be worn together with Bravi and Fanfare if you are feeling playful, naughty and sinful, but only if you dare and bold enough to take the centre stage.“-Christopher Chong, Artistic Director.

Centre Stage reviewed by Steven Gavrielatos aka Redolessence

 

Top: Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lavender
Middle: Orange Flower, Orris, Jasmine
Base: Styrax, Animalic Accord, Ambery Woods

Steven’s ticket from the launch event, September12th at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway NYC, Steven©

THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage press bottle gifted to Steven; opinions his own.

CENTRE STAGE Thameen London

THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage courtesy of the brand

Thanks to the generosity of Twisted Lily we are offering a 100 ml of THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage for one registered ÇaFleureBon reader in the USA ONLY (if you are not sure if you are registered, click here.)  and Redolessence Subscriber in the USA ONLY. You must register or your comment will not count. To be eligible, please tell us what appealed to you about BOTH Steven’s review and what you learned from Christopher Chong’s introduction. Draw closes 10/13/2024

Please enjoy Karl’s review of THAMEEN LONDON Fanfare here and Bohemian Infusion here

Steven’s video review of Bravi here and  Insignia here

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12 comments

  • Michael Bullock says:

    I really want to try it and it has some of my favorite notes in there and I feel like it’s a very versatile fragrance.

  • Gladys rivera says:

    Fantastic! 5 of my ten favorite notes in one olfactory pyramid. This will be my lucky charm!

  • LATONYA GIPSON-BOWMAN says:

    Wow, the description of this fragrance in the article, and Steven’s review, has me wanting to add this in collection.. because I definitely want to be sexy and flirty. Thanks for the opportunity. I live in Orlando Florida, USA

  • Sarahjanr says:

    Thanks for this review and the giveaway! I love orange blossom, and I’m excited to see a fragrance that emphasizes the “opulent and sexy elements” side of the note—I am excited to experience how the orris contributes! And thrilled to see cardamom popping up more and more as a note. I think smelling like a belong in a jazz cabaret club in the 20s would really suit me.

  • INYA says:

    I liked that Centre Stage is designed to be worn together with Bravi and Fanfare. I love Fanfare! Steven mentioned a beautiful orange blossom note and a rich opening. Sounds fabulous! Thanks for another wonderful review and draw. MI USA

  • Tea Cobb says:

    For me, Chong talks about Centre Stage being inspired the sensual nature of cabaret and burlesque tease from the Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club musical. Its sexiness in a fragrance format. Steve view also asserts that nostalgia for the roaring 20s, flappers, living it up at a speakeasy. This fragrance to them embodies an era that is iconic. The perfume itself being orange blossom forward, beautiful, complex scent that to him is transformative, floral bouquet with a subtle leather accord done well–and like all their fragrance, Center Stage, has a depth, richness and fullness to it.
    USA

  • Ramses Perez says:

    I love a good layering duo and now a trio according to Christopher, suggesting to combine Centre Stage with Bravi and Fanfare, a nuclear combo. The inspiration and where they held the launch event adds up to the name of the fragrance as it all revolves around the wearer taking centre stage in a 1920s cabaret lounge. Thameen is really taking on new adventures since Christopher Chong became the creative director. I’m glad Steven mentioned the animatic accord is not rough at all and it gives it more of a leathery touch to the fragrance. He also mentioned it opens up with a richness and fullness that really propels you to be the center of attention. An orange blossom lover’s dream. I’m located in the USA.

  • KATHERINE CONCEPCION says:

    Este nuevo lanzamiento de la línea Thaameen London Centre Stage suena como el sueño de toda mujer. Estoy segura que sería una fragancia perfecta también para una novia como la asignatura perfecta . Me gustaría oler este hermoso bouquet de flores

  • Chris Mugavero says:

    This really resonates with me deeply. This scent being based off the 1920s Cabaret lounge and having played the “Emcee” or Master of Ceremonies in the musical Cabaret in High School it really brought me back to my method acting for that role just via the descriptive review and the note breakdown on paper. Steven knocks it out of the park as always!

  • scenternet says:

    Just WOW! Christopher Chong’s insights into THAMEEN LONDON Centre Stage emphasize its inspiration from the 1920s cabaret scene and the film Babylon, with a focus on Orange Flower as the key ingredient. I love how Steven highlights the blend of top notes like Petitgrain and Cardamom, and the base’s animalic accord, calling it a daring, provocative scent. Combining Centre Stage with Bravi and Fanfare adds a playful, tantalizing edge—perfect for those bold enough to stand out (Meee ‍♂️)

    US

  • Arron_Q says:

    Thameen’s Britologne collection is so elegant and classy, though they do flirt with some naughty undertones. Centre Stage seems to fall right in line with the rest. I love how Chong and Jovanovic based it on the play they watched together. I like the idea of a burlesque inspired scent. Orange flower is often associated with a fresh and even soapy profile, but in heavier doses it has an undeniably carnal current that runs through it, and my hope is that it is highlighted in this fragrance. Steven spoke highly of the fragrance’s success in capturing the golden age of jazz clubs. He also spoke of the leather and balsamic nuances that unfold in the dry down, which sound so rich and full. I’d love to try this one. Best of luck to all. I live in NC, USA.