Etra

6 reseñas

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• Coquita

  June 5, 2022

  

  Thanks to Demopop for the sample; it’s now one of my favorites for blending familiar scents with exotic ones so beautifully. On my skin, it starts sweet and spicy with that fresh kick of cardamom, followed by vanilla-infused woods (the Brazilian wood really shines) and a hint of pepper. It’s linear yet complex, lasting about 9 hours with good initial projection. In summer, the opening is spicier with cardamom and cilantro, while the black pepper adds a touch of sweetness. As it settles, the initial explosion fades and a milky, vanilla-leaning Brazilian wood takes over without losing its spicy base. Toward the end, you can detect florals and musk, though it remains heavily woody. The opening is potent, but within 30 minutes it becomes an enveloping cloud that lasts around 8 hours. I loved it; it’s an excellent personal fragrance: super elegant without being formal, suitable for almost anything except very hot summer days. Pleasantness: 8/10 Interesting: 10/10 Versatility: 8/10 Originality: 9/10

• Coquita

  June 6, 2022

  

  Thanks to Demopop for letting me try this perfume, which quickly became one of my favorites for beautifully blending familiar and exotic aromas. On my skin, it starts sweet and spicy, with that fresh kick of cardamom, followed by vanilla-tinged woods (Brazilian palo santo stands out) and a hint of pepper. It’s linear, but not less complex for that; it lasts about 9 hours and projects well at first. If I wear it later in summer, the opening is spicier, with cardamom and cilantro, and the pepper adds extra sweetness. As it settles, that explosiveness fades and Brazilian palo santo takes over, becoming creamier and more vanilla-like without losing its spicy edge. At the end, you catch hints of flowers and musk, though it’s a wood in every sense. The opening is potent, but after half an hour it settles into an enveloping cloud that lasts about 8 hours. I absolutely loved it; it’s an excellent personal fragrance. It’s super elegant without being formal, and I think, aside from times when you need to be fully dressed, it suits any occasion except a scorching summer day. Pleasant: 8/10, Interesting: 10/10, Versatile: 8/10, Original: 9/10.

• URA

  January 3, 2023

  

  I bought it blind because Le Feu by Issey Miyake was out of stock, and wow, what a surprise—it smells about 90% identical. The original was more potent, typical of perfumes from 20 years ago, but if you want to relive that experience, Etra is the option.

• URA

  January 9, 2023

  

  I just received this perfume I bought blind after seeing votes for its similarity to Le Feu by Issey Miyake (now impossible to find), and I must say I’m very surprised at how similar they are. I’d say it’s 90%. Le Feu was more intense, like all quality perfumes from 20 or 30 years ago. So, if you already own Le Feu and want to enjoy it again, don’t hesitate to pick up Etra.

• Taurien

  October 6, 2023

  

  Etra kicks off with a spicy note, perhaps from pepper and cilantro, though I detect more pepper, lots of cardamom, and an anise aftertaste I can’t quite place. As it settles, the floral phase emerges, led by geranium over a woody base. It has a soft sillage and lasts 7-8 hours on my skin. I found it unisex and fun for casual occasions, especially in spring or summer to brighten up the heat, though its projection is weak. Given the scent and price, I didn’t go crazy buying more; it felt too light for my taste, even though my partner loved it. Scent: 6/10, Longevity: 7.5/10, Sillage: 4/10, Value: 3/10, Versatility: 6/10, Packaging: 6/10. Would I buy again? No.

• Taurien

  October 12, 2023

  

  Etra kicks off with a spicy note, likely from the pepper and cilantro, though I also detect black pepper, lots of cardamom, and an anise-like aftertaste I can’t quite place. As it settles, the floral side blooms with geranium on top and a woody base. The trail is soft and lasts about 7-8 hours on my skin. It felt unisex and fun for casual occasions, ideal for spring and summer to let the heat bring it to life, given that it doesn’t project much. Based on the scent and price, I didn’t go crazy buying more; I removed it from my collection because it felt too light, even though my partner loved it. Scent: 6/10, Longevity: 7.5/10, Sillage: 4/10, Value for money: 3/10, Versatility: 6/10, Packaging: 6/10. Would I buy it again? No.