Bengale Rouge

7 reseñas

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• Taurien

  February 3, 2021

  

  The first thing I noticed when applying the Bengale Rouge sample was a sea of warmth with no distinct notes. As it settled, it revealed a resinous, honeyed, sweet scent—not too cloying—with an evident but non-aggressive animalic touch and a clear spicy trend driven by tonka. It’s eminently oriental. I’ve heard it’s in the same vein as Shalimar and Jo Malone’s Myrrh & Tonka; Myrrh & Tonka lacks that animal edge, while Shalimar is softer, soapy, and less ‘aggressive’. From my perspective, it recreates a Bengal cat perfectly: its honeyed color, hints of olfactory marking, that sweetness and warmth hiding an unpredictable yet domesticated ferocity. On my skin, it has moderate sillage and lasts about 9-10 hours. While I’d love more projection (probably better with an atomizer), perfumes from this house are addictive, perhaps due to the heavy use of naturals as Pedro Gil mentioned. It’s friendlier and simpler than Salomé, yet still special: it won’t please everyone, but it will drive a few crazy. I’ll keep testing Liz Moores’ proposals; this one is going on my wishlist. I need to smell it again… Bravo Papillon Artisans! Scent 10/10, Longevity 9/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Value 7/10, Versatility 6/10, Packaging 4/10. Would I buy it again? Not yet.

• Taurien

  February 5, 2021

  

  The first impression of the Bengale Rouge sample was a sea of warmth with no distinct notes. As it settled, I noticed a resinous, honeyed sweetness that wasn’t overpowering, with an evident but non-aggressive animalic touch and a clear spiced tendency from tonka. It’s eminently oriental. They say it sits between Shalimar and Jo Malone’s Myrrh & Tonka; Myrrh & Tonka lacks that animal edge, while Shalimar is softer, soapy, and less ‘aggressive’. In my view, it recreates a Bengal cat perfectly: its honeyed color, hints of olfactory marking, that sweetness and warmth hiding an unpredictable yet domesticated ferocity. On my skin, it has moderate sillage and lasts about 9-10 hours. I’d love more projection (probably better with an atomizer), but perfumes from this house are addictive, perhaps due to the heavy use of naturals as Pedro Gil mentioned. It’s friendlier and simpler than Salomé, yet still special: not for everyone, but it will drive a few crazy. I’ll keep trying Liz Moores’ proposals; this one is on my wishlist. I need to smell it again… Bravo Papillon Artisans! Scent 10/10, Longevity 9/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Value 7/10, Versatility 6/10, Packaging 4/10. Would I buy it again? Not yet.

• R.de Lioncourt

  July 27, 2021

  

  To me, it’s a blend of vanilla, tonka, and above all honey, with a citrus touch (do I just notice it?) and roses. It doesn’t resemble anything with those notes. It has a sweet, creamy power that’s discreet and elegant without being cloying. It invites you to keep sniffing to discover all its details. The attraction it exerts on people who smell it is surprising, despite the few initial compliments. It reminds me a lot of Bijon’s Aura Sublime for that citrus note (stronger in the Bijon version) and for its sweetness, to Musc Ravageur boosted with honey. Those who appreciate amber scents that are less woody will love it. The performance is among the best I know, or the best, with the possible exception of Aura Sublime. Brutal sillage for the first two hours.

• R.de Lioncourt

  August 19, 2021

  

  For me, it’s a blend of vanilla, tonka, and above all honey, with a citrus note (just me noticing it?) and roses. It doesn’t resemble anything with those notes. It has a sweet-creamy, discreet, and elegant power that isn’t cloying. It invites you to keep smelling it to discover all its details. It’s surprising how much attraction it exudes on people who smell it, despite the few initial compliments. It reminds me a lot of Aura Sublime by Bijon for that citrus touch (stronger in the Bijon one) and in its sweetness to Musc Ravageur boosted with honey. Those who appreciate amber scents less woody will benefit from it. The performance is among the best I know, or the best, with the exception of Aura Sublime. Brutal sillage for the first two hours.

• jerry drake

  October 19, 2023

  

  It starts very spicy, with cinnamon well present, while the myrrh delights me with its warm, fresh, and resinous balsamic breath. As time passes and the resinous-spicy part fades, a non-invasive honey takes the lead, flowing smoothly without surprises, kept in check by a slight animal touch and excellent balance. It seems born from a vision that transforms your mood into moments of pure pleasure. It’s a mature, creamy, and elegant creation for those with an aromatic journey. I think it’s a solid overall work worth trying.

• Josesan

  June 2, 2024

  

  Jerry Drake sample: It’s labeled as a sweet oriental gourmand, but I see it differently. Yes, it’s oriental, but not on the sweet side; rather, it’s fierce, with wild sandalwood and a raw, resinous, leathery myrrh. The creator said he made it thinking of his Bengal cat Mimi, trying to avoid drama; but what irony! It comes out wild and passionate, more like the Mimi from ‘La Bohème’ than his kitty. And that’s lucky for me, because it’s a fierce oriental with a noticeable animal oud touch (even if it’s not on the list). The declared rose, honey, and vanilla are barely felt; what dominates is the sandalwood, amber, oud, and tonka bean combo. Of course, it evolves, sweetens, and softens, typical of a niche. Thanks to Jerry, I tried jewels I wouldn’t have afforded otherwise, and they deserve their illustrious reputation: top-tier scent, trail, and longevity.

• Josesan

  June 3, 2024

  

  Jerry Drake sample: They label it as a sweet oriental and gourmand, but I see it differently. It is oriental, but not on the sweet side, rather for its rough character, with a wild sandalwood and a raw, resinous, leathery myrrh. The creator said he made it thinking of his Bengal cat Mimi, trying to avoid drama; but what irony! It comes out wild and passionate, more like the Mimi from ‘La Bohème’ than his kitty. And that’s lucky for me, because it’s a fierce oriental with an animal oud touch (even if it’s not listed) that’s noticeable from afar. The declared rose, honey, and vanilla are barely felt; what dominates is the combo of sandalwood, amber, oud, and tonka bean. Of course, it evolves, sweetens, and softens, typical of a niche. Thanks to Jerry, I tried jewels I wouldn’t have bought otherwise due to the price, and they deserve their illustrious reputation: top-tier aroma, trail, and longevity.