Cicatrices

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• oscarsh86

  February 1, 2017

  

  The start is a bit convoluted: the gourmand licorice clashes with the burnt myrrh, creating an initial mix of toasted licorice with a touch of bergamot citrus. That burnt sensation comes from the myrrh, the only note capable of providing it. It reminds me of the burnt phase of Ambre Fetiche. During the first two hours, the gourmand side struggles against the burnt elements to dominate the dry down, but eventually, the latter wins. Gradually, the licorice fades and leather enters. Together with the myrrh, they create a gasoline effect, similar to Lonestar Memories, but without that sweet phase. The three base notes—patchouli, vanilla, and opium—are hard to separate, but I suppose they contribute to that gasoline effect, especially the opium resin and the earthiness of the patchouli. Perhaps the vanilla is the most invisible. From the dry down to the end, there are hardly any changes, just a loss of power and that gasoline effect remains. The performance is very good, potent for hours and then more skin-scented but still present. Good longevity. I see it as much more masculine; although the gourmand opening might appeal to a woman, the rest of the burnt and gasoline smell only fits a man. Ideal for cold weather. Personally, I liked it. It’s quite original due to the mix of licorice with balsamic and dark notes and its evolution. The good performance adds points, though the exorbitant price detracts from it. I wouldn’t buy it for that price, but it’s worth trying.

• oscarsh86

  February 20, 2017

  

  The opening is a bit convoluted: the gourmand licorice clashes with the fire of the myrrh, creating an initial sensation of toasted licorice with a touch of bergamot citrus. That roughness comes from the myrrh, the only note capable of giving that burnt effect. It reminds me of the burning phase of Ambre Fetiche. During the first two hours, the sweet and burnt parts struggle for dominance in the dry down, with fire eventually winning. Gradually, the licorice fades and leather enters. Together with the myrrh, they create a gasoline effect, similar to Lonestar Memories, but without that extra sweetness. The three base notes—patchouli, vanilla, and opium—are more noticeable together than apart, contributing to that gasoline smell, especially the opium resin and the earthiness of the patchouli; the vanilla goes more unnoticed. From the dry down to the end, there aren’t many changes, just a loss of power and that gasoline note becoming less prominent, though it’s still there. The longevity is good, very potent at first and then more skin-scented but still present. I see it as much more masculine; although the gourmand opening might appeal to a woman, the rest of the time it smells burnt and like gasoline, which I only imagine on a man. Ideal for cold weather. Personally, I liked it. It’s quite original due to the mix of licorice with balsamic and dark notes and its evolution. Its good performance adds points, though its exorbitant price detracts from its merit. I wouldn’t buy it for the cost, but it’s worth trying at least.

• Landberk70

  January 14, 2024

  

  What a weird perfume. It starts with licorice, myrrh, and patchouli, smelling like greasy food with a lot of Maggi broth. To my nose, it’s a disaster. This sensation lasts almost an hour. Then come the leather, vanilla, and opium notes, but very low, because the licorice dominates. The iris is barely noticeable, adding a very subtle powder touch. In the end, it’s left with the myrrh, vanilla, and that lingering licorice. It reminds me a lot of Jovoy Paris’s Psychedelique. In short, a discontinued perfume; don’t buy it blindly. I see it as a winter scent for mature people, unisex but leaning more masculine. For those over 35 looking for something intense. Suitable for semi-formal or formal occasions. Scent: 6.5/10 Sillage: 7.5/10 Projection: 7/10 Longevity: 9/10