Bois d’Ascese

12 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• drakecito

  March 2, 2015

  

  A novel, risky perfume, etc., but honestly, I didn’t like it. Describing it is easy: it smells exactly like barbecue ash right after cooking bacon with semi-sweet sauce. It feels high quality, and its standout notes are tobacco, cinnamon, labdanum, wood, and incense. Longevity is very good with a powerful trail at the start and moderate later, but always noticeable. In short, interesting and disruptive, but personally I would never wear it, except in very few occasions, better on clothes than skin, just out of curiosity. Only for those who like napalm with bacon in the morning.

• gelo999

  July 18, 2016

  

  A unique and particular leather aroma. From the start, it’s a warm fragrance, mostly very “crackling” smoked leather. The tobacco feels bitter and dry (smells like a dirty ashtray with butts), reminiscent of Cuir by Mona di Orio. The whisky alcohol note is felt sharply, giving the sensation of drinking and smoking at the same time, without being unpleasant; a soft cinnamon nuances the opening. The incense adds a sought-after smoky note and the labdanum an roasted effect, as if coming out of an oven. The beauty is the dry down: cedar and oak moss change the aroma towards one that is gloomy, dry, diffuse, and more woody. The amber adds sweetness and makes it more bearable. It’s complex and difficult, not suitable for everyone, but very interesting, with quality, well-processed, structured, and intentional. The qualities are good, as well as longevity and trail. I thought the work by Rasquinet in “Russian Tea” was excellent, and this one, although less wearable, I liked. Rating: 7.

• gelo999

  July 24, 2016

  

  Original and unique leather aroma. From the start it’s a warm fragrance, better said, a very burnt smoky leather. The tobacco here is bitter and dry, smells like a dirty ashtray with butts, reminiscent of Cuir by Mona di Orio. The whisky stands out clearly, giving the sensation of drinking and smoking at the same time, but without being unpleasant; a soft cinnamon nuances the opening and the resulting strong aroma is interesting. The incense provides a considerable smoky note, sought after, and the labdanum gives a roasted effect that marks the intention of high-temperature smoke, as if coming out of the oven. The beauty is the dry-down: cedar and oak moss lead it to a shady, dry, diffuse, and more woody side, moving away from the ashtray. Amber adds sweetness and makes it more wearable. It’s complex and difficult, not suitable for everyone, but very interesting, with quality, well-processed and structured. I thought Rasquinet’s work in ‘Russian Tea’ was excellent, and this one, though less wearable, I liked. Rating: 7

• oscarsh86

  September 3, 2016

  

  An olfactorily curious perfume, but hard to wear. It has a smoky, woody, and dry character, practically like standing in front of a bonfire. The opening feels burnt and dry with a slight alcoholic touch. It doesn’t evolve much; basically, it’s bonfire scent the whole time, although in the mid-stage it has small flashes of sweetness in the background, an amber scent from labdanum, and perhaps vanilla. I don’t detect the cinnamon. Unfortunately, it doesn’t evolve further and stays like this until it disappears. Performance is good, lasts hours, and has acceptable projection. Perhaps that’s why I don’t see it as usable on the street with others, because it might disgust those not used to it. But as a home experience, it’s not bad. Totally masculine and better not in heat. It’s curious, good for trying once to experiment with bonfire or barbecue scent (well achieved and sought after). But I wouldn’t wear it on the street; I’d feel uncomfortable; it’s excessively smoky. Plus, the price isn’t cheap.

• oscarsh86

  September 18, 2016

  

  Olfactorily it’s very curious but hard to wear. It has a smoky, woody, and dry character, like standing in front of a bonfire. The opening feels burnt and dry with a slight alcoholic touch. It doesn’t evolve much, basically smells like a bonfire the whole time, though in the mid-stage there are subtle hints of deep sweetness, like amber, probably from labdanum and maybe vanilla. I don’t detect the cinnamon. Unfortunately, that’s where it stays until it disappears. Performance is good, lasts hours with acceptable projection, you can smell it from afar. Maybe that’s why I don’t see it as usable on the street with others, because it might disgust those not used to it. As a home experience, it’s not bad. Totally masculine and better not to wear it in heat. It’s curious, great for trying once to feel the campfire or barbecue scent (well-executed and sought after). But on the street, I wouldn’t feel comfortable, it’s excessively smoky for me. Plus, the price isn’t cheap.

• pedjalazaro

  May 10, 2019

  

  I like it. It comes out intense like a bonfire, with incense nuances and wood. In the mid-stage, the bonfire dies down and amber touches emerge, along with a subtle tobacco, cinnamon, and labdanum that make that abrupt start more friendly. In the end, it leaves a discreet, portable smoky-amber trail. It’s a woody oriental for those who like smoke. Masculine and for cold weather. I liked the concept, although smoky notes aren’t my thing. I liked it, but the opening conditions things because it seems like something is burning around you. Performance is very good, perfect for autumn and winter, for night. Longevity is durable and the trail is heavy at the start.

• SirCharlie

  March 28, 2022

  

  Bois d’Ascese by Naomi Goodsir follows the line of Dahab by Min New York or perfumes by Beaufort. Very smoky, dark, and intoxicating, though personally it doesn’t quite work for me. If there were more ingredients, I wouldn’t notice them because the smoky part is so overwhelming. Only after a while do you notice an amber, incense, and slightly burnt tobacco base, but not much more. It becomes more bearable, but not enough for me to like it fully. If you like very smoky, strong, and long-lasting perfumes, I recommend it; if not, I think it’s dispensable, especially given other rich aromas by Naomi. Rating: 4.5/10.

• SirCharlie

  April 9, 2022

  

  Naomi Goodsir’s Bois d’Ascese follows the line of Dahab by Min New York or some Beaufort perfumes. Very smoky, dark, and intoxicating, with a bad appearance (very much from my point of view). If it has more ingredients, unfortunately I don’t notice them because the smoky part is so overwhelming. Only after a while do I feel a background accord of amber, incense, and some burnt tobacco, but not much more. That’s why it becomes more wearable, but not enough to like it entirely. If you like very smoky, strong, and long-lasting perfumes, I recommend it; otherwise, I think it’s skip-worthy, especially since Naomi Goodsir has other rich scents. Note: 4.5/10

• Augusto Enci

  October 4, 2022

  

  The scent is pure ash, but from old, ancient woods that burned in places with liquor and dusty books. It’s a vanguard work that transmits emotions, thoughts, or images that come to mind when you smell it. What’s incredible is what the nose can capture. I have an unconditional love for it; it’s perfect for autumn and winter, warm and cozy, conveying quality. It’s not for everyone to love, nor to be understood, but to be enjoyed. It says something about your personality. It’s simply wonderful. Projects strongly at first (an hour), then the intensity gradually fades without staying skin-deep. At 5 hours, it still radiates within 20 cm. Very good longevity.

• Bretagne

  October 9, 2022

  

  A masterpiece by Julien Rasquinet. Smoked pipe tobacco, incense, and wood. It’s very naturalistic and introspective; paradoxically, when it dries down it’s quite soft and doesn’t project much, but it persists on the skin for hours like embers from a fire. If you like pipe tobacco or fire embers, give it a try. Incredible.

• plumasnegras

  May 9, 2023

  

  I picked this up for that church incense and whisky scent. It’s super personal, nothing flashy, but it completely changes the vibe. Elegant, mysterious, and addictive (not to get your number, but because wearing it is a pleasure). The first hour radiates incense with touches of tobacco and whisky, then it tones down and lets the amber, cinnamon, and a soft moss breathe, without losing that smoky character. It lasts about 6-7 hours with a light projection, then clings to the skin for over 12 hours. On clothes, it lasts forever.

• plumasnegras

  May 18, 2023

  

  I bought it and was immediately hit by that church incense mixed with whisky scent. It’s very personal, nothing loud, but it completely shifts your mood. It looks elegant and mysterious, addictive (not because of compliments, but because wearing it is a pleasure). The first hour radiates with visible incense and notes of tobacco and whisky, then the amber and cinnamon settle deep with a soft moss, without losing that smoky air. Lasts about 6-7 hours with light projection, then clings to the skin for over 12 hours. On clothes, it lasts forever.