Borneo 1834

7 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Pato76

  April 25, 2015

  

  Borneo 1834: How do you describe such a unique scent? I bought it at the Serge Lutens boutique in Paris, where the sales associates are amazing and truly transport you into the brand’s world. I started by admiring the stylish shop and tried everything, from the classics to exclusive non-exportable versions. Out of so many scents, this was the most incredible. The patchouli is intense but possesses a real nobility due to its purity. The white flowers frame the heart, and the pure cardamomo explodes when mixed with the cocoa. The other notes are hard to distinguish individually, but together they create an agile, explosive, and elegant EDP. At first, I thought of Thierry Mugler’s A Men, but when I compared them at home, Borneo plays in the big leagues while A Men is in the minors. They share a patchouli opening. Rating: 9/10.

• El poder del aroma

  May 31, 2016

  

  In Borneo 1834, the focus is patchouli. It usually feels more refined in other fragrances, but here it comes across as very ‘wild’ in a good way. It’s bold and leaves no one indifferent. Besides the patchouli, the cocoa stands out. On my skin, it has good longevity, though the projection is moderate. I confirm that every skin reacts differently due to chemistry. I used it in winter and didn’t find it suitable for heat.

• El poder del aroma

  June 21, 2016

  

  In Borneo 1834, the focus is on the patchouli. It usually feels more refined in other fragrances, but here it comes across as very ‘wild’ in a good way. It’s bold and leaves no one indifferent. Besides the patchouli, the cocoa really stands out. On my skin, it has good longevity, though the projection is moderate. I confirm that every skin reacts differently due to chemistry. I wore it in winter and didn’t find it suitable for heat.

• oscarsh86

  November 6, 2016

  

  Borneo 1834 starts with patchouli, bitter cocoa, and a slight licorish touch from the labdanum resin. That initial alcoholic effect fades quickly, leaving the patchouli and cocoa blend. The patchouli isn’t excessively earthy, and the cocoa adds bitterness. Sometimes one or the other dominates, while the rest of the notes get lost. The downside is its performance: although noticeable at first, it fades quickly and becomes hard to detect. The best way to wear it is in the cold. Although it seems unisex, the cocoa leans it toward masculine. Personally, even though it smells good, it hasn’t convinced me. There are cheaper options with more spark. Its performance is low, even for Lutens, and while not bad, I don’t find anything special to justify the high price.

• oscarsh86

  November 14, 2016

  

  Borneo 1834 starts with patchouli, bitter cocoa, and a slight liquor-like touch from the labdanum resin. That initial alcoholic effect disappears quickly, leaving the patchouli and cocoa blend. The patchouli isn’t overly earthy, and the cocoa adds bitterness. Sometimes one or the other dominates, while the rest of the notes get lost. The downside is its performance: although noticeable at first, it fades quickly and becomes hard to detect. The best way to wear it is in the cold. Although it seems unisex, the cocoa leans it toward masculine. Personally, even though it smells good, it hasn’t convinced me. There are cheaper options with more spark. Its performance is low, even for Lutens, and while it’s not bad, I don’t find anything special enough to justify the high price.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 9, 2019

  

  As others have noted, this fragrance is pure patchouli. It’s the one that highlights it the most among all I’ve tried. If you don’t tolerate it, don’t risk buying the full bottle; test a sample first. Everything revolves around that note. The other major player is black cocoa, nothing like milk chocolate, but something 70% or more. The patchouli smells animalic, earthy, and with a sweet touch, very narcotic. I’m fascinated by its exoticism; it doesn’t smell like Arabia, but rather a wild island. A brilliant creation by Serge Lutens, perfect for cold days. Maybe the longevity and projection are moderate on my skin, but it’s a genuinely intriguing scent.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 10, 2019

  

  As others have pointed out, this fragrance is pure patchouli. It highlights that note more than any other I’ve tried. If you can’t tolerate it, don’t risk buying the full bottle; test a sample first. Everything revolves around that note. The other major player is dark cocoa, nothing like milk chocolate, but something 70% or higher. The patchouli smells animalic, earthy, and slightly sweet, very narcotic. I’m fascinated by its exoticism; it doesn’t smell like Arabia, but rather a wild jungle island. A brilliant creation by Serge Lutens, perfect for cold days. Perhaps the longevity and projection are moderate on my skin, but it’s a genuinely intriguing fragrance.