A Walk With Someone

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• aremesal

  January 3, 2022

  

  I live in Thailand and was eager to try this local perfumer, and what a delight. It opens with a citrus burst that doesn’t last long, then spicy and herbal notes emerge. Later, vanilla takes over, lingering for hours while the other notes dance in and out like partners swapping every hour. The vanilla is the canvas: sometimes spicier, other times deeper or more animalic, but never veering into that territory. At moments, I caught a light, boozy nuance. It puts me in a good mood and optimizes my spirits. The name fits perfectly: it’s like taking a walk with a friend, changing topics but keeping the closeness. Longevity is more than enough: I wore it twice at dusk, and the next morning upon waking, I could still smell it trailing. Projection: two sprays behind the ears; I even wear a helmet while riding my motorcycle. An hour and a half later, my partner, sitting 1.5 meters away with a mask on, asked, ‘That rich scent? Is that you?’ Quality is also top-notch: it smells like high-class ingredients and composition. Maybe IFRA hasn’t interfered here, allowing banned-in-the-West ingredients? That’s why it’s only sold locally. It’s a cool-weather scent, not quite evening but perfect for a café at dusk in winter or a jazz club in autumn. During the day, only for informal cold-weather events (cocktails, brunch). Totally unisex, perhaps leaning slightly masculine, but very little; usable by everyone. Value: pricey. 70€ for 50ml… yes, it lasts long, projects well, and you can tell it’s quality, as fragrances of this caliber should be. But the price matches famous niche brands, so I find it expensive. I’m sure if I visit Spain in winter, I’ll grab a bottle to enjoy with the European cold, just to treat myself, but at this price, it doesn’t feel essential.