Quetzaly

17 reseñas

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• VainillaDulce

  November 16, 2019

  

  Describing Quetzaly is an impossible mission; no words do it justice. Daniel Josier created it thinking of Mexico, its culture and colors, managing to capture the essence of a country he doesn’t know but feels like he lives in. Its structure is captivating, the warm notes envelop, and the alchemy is enchanting. Upon application, a haze of clear, magical incense mixes with green notes that fade quickly, leaving the king of incense shining through. In the heart, something pulses: flowers and fruits play with the incense without taking its strength away, reminiscent of red berries with a sweet acidic touch. I love this phase that clings to my skin. After two hours, the dry-down is fantastic; incense, flowers, and fruits coexist with cedar and sandalwood, adding cleanliness and more mysticism. It’s a beastly beautiful perfume, lacking nothing and having nothing extra. Wearing it is like traveling to ancient times, imagining Moctezuma in full regalia or celebrating Day of the Dead with altars full of food, candles, and flowers. It doesn’t just delight the nose but stirs memories and fills the soul. Although made for Mexico, it connects with Guatemala, Peru, and even Egypt. What pride that Quetzaly tells our story with the wind and spreads our essence.

• VainillaDulce

  November 19, 2019

  

  Trying to describe Quetzaly clearly is an impossible mission because no words do it justice to its beauty and essence. It’s a work by Mr. Daniel Josier made thinking of my Mexico: its culture, history, colors, glimmers, and scents; he felt it from afar as if he had lived there from the first breath. Its well-defined structure captivates, the warm notes envelop, the bright nuances make the soul vibrate, and its alchemy enchants. As it takes flight, it wraps you in a haze of clear, magical, and mystical incense, in perfect balance with green notes that soon disappear from the skin to leave the king of incense strong. In the heart appears something that pulses, gives life, and moves you: a beautiful combination of flowers and fruits that wrap the incense without weakening it, becoming accomplices on a journey. That fruity touch reminds me of red berries for that precise sweetness and acidity; I love this phase that joins my heart. After two hours, the dry-down remains fantastic: incense, flowers, and fruits alongside beautiful woods that are undoubtedly cedar and sandalwood, injecting a clean and more mystical nuance. It’s a beastly beautiful perfume, lacking nothing and having nothing extra. Wearing it is like traveling to an ancestral era where our archaeological centers were top-tier architecture, imagining Emperor Moctezuma in full regalia, with a golden headdress and vivid feathers, his bronze skin embroidered, presiding over his throne during a ceremony of copal and flowers. It also takes me to the celebration of Day of the Dead, to our altars with food, candles, incense, sweets, flowers, and images of loved ones. Quetzaly doesn’t just delight the nose but stirs and embraces memories, filling the soul. Although created thinking of my country, it forms a deep bond with nations like Guatemala and Peru, and even takes me to magical Egypt. What incredible that Quetzaly speaks for my Mexico, for my Mexicans, and for me; what pride that this perfume tells alongside the wind our story and spreads our essence.

• larilara

  December 17, 2019

  

  That Vainilla Dulce review killed my curiosity to try it; ingredients like avocado, copal, and chili alongside the rest bring to mind religious festivals with processions full of incense and food stalls around. I hope it makes it to my country so I can rush out and try it.

• Emorandeira

  January 1, 2020

  

  I’ve liked Quetzaly; it smells like Mexico and is very versatile, an incense with its own character. Although it doesn’t smell like gummy candies, it has a sweet touch that reminds me of them, but it’s more spiced and fresh. The chili is present, and the base of sandalwood, cedar, and musk comes out right from the start. It reminds me a bit of Jesus del Pozo’s Dahlia, so I imagine that’s the note. The trail is discreet but lasts over 8 hours, though it stays close to the skin. It reminds me of Xerjoff’s Zefiro, although here the incense has less protagonism. It’s unisex, original, and different. Scent 8, Longevity 8.5, Sillage 6, Value for money 5, Versatility 8, Originality 8.5, Overall 8.5.

• Emorandeira

  January 6, 2020

  

  I’ve liked Quetzaly. I’m not sure if it smells like Mexico, but it’s pleasant and very versatile, based on incense but with a different character than similar ones. Although the overall scent has nothing to do with it, it reminds me a bit of gummy candies. Still, it’s not sweet; I see it as spicy and fresh. The chili is present, and the woody base of sandalwood, cedar, and musk is there from the start. Although I don’t know what the dalia smells like, I imagine that’s the note. The trail is moderate and discreet, but the longevity is good, over 8 hours, though always close to the skin. It reminds me of Zefiro by Xerjoff, although in Zefiro the incense has more prominence. Unisex aroma, very versatile, original, and different. Scent: 8, Longevity: 8.5, Sillage: 6, Value: 5, Versatility: 8, Originality: 8.5, Overall: 8.5.

• CorbalaIII

  January 27, 2020

  

  Today I have sprays of Quetzaly in my room. Inspired by Mexico with iconic ingredients, but its olfactory story transcends the formula. I won’t list the notes to avoid biasing the appreciation. It’s warm, mysterious, and sensual. Overall, sweet, spicy, ambered, and woody with bright and semi-floral contrasts. Contrary to some opinions, I wouldn’t classify it as green. To my surprise, it’s quite versatile and wearable, though it would be fabulous for afternoons and nights in any weather. On the opening, it emerges gracefully and fiercely, wrapped in copal and incense, nothing overwhelming but with presence. In the heart, a floral and almost fruity sweetness harmonizes with the incense, transporting you to a musky, creamy base of sandalwood and cedar, sensual and captivating. Once settled, the magic begins: flashes of a slightly green, citrusy, and spicy composition that play with your nose. Its projection is discreet but good. It’s rare to find an incense that isn’t invasive; it’s inviting and delicate. It lasts over 8 hours. Does it smell like Mexico? It makes me think of pre-Hispanic Mexico with mystical pyramids and natural beauty. A real jewel for my nose and collection.

• Joel chan

  February 28, 2020

  

  Searching for my roots in Mérida, Yucatán, Daniel Josier nailed the raw materials for Quetzaly: copal, incense, and chilies. Majestic, based on our Mayan culture. It reminded me of being in a cenote in January, with people reenacting Mayans burning copal and incense; that particular scent is in Quetzaly. An incredible mysticism; I can imagine the last king of Chichén Itzá, Sac-nicté, wearing this perfume. Delicate, with that mysterious incense that gives the wearer so much personality, nothing scandalous, all intriguing. I’d wear it in an urbanized setting to stand out; no one else will have that scent in your city. A jewel that great kings and queens of all cultures would wear. Unique, with enormous care, time, and dedication reflecting our past. If you’re not from Mexico, try it and you’ll see Mexico in the bottle. An incredible fragrance, beyond just a perfume, a delight. A great achievement by Daniel Josier. I’ll keep exploring this ‘Mexico in a bottle.’ Thanks to Daniel and Alma Ambar. Perfume bomb.

• Crazyolor

  April 3, 2020

  

  I’m obsessed with this scent. It reminds me of many things but none all at once. I detect it as sharp, citrusy, and incense-like simultaneously. It’s hard to describe, and that’s where its magic lies. And it lasts forever on the skin.

• Crazyolor

  April 4, 2020

  

  I love this scent. It brings back memories of many things, but not any one specific thing. It smells of sharp citrus and incense at the same time. It’s hard to explain, and that’s where its magic lies. It lasts forever on the skin.

• Taurien

  February 5, 2021

  

  I’m head over heels for Kisses Rain by Daniel Josier, so I looked for something different and ended up with Quetzaly: I wasn’t wrong. It has evolution, something rare these days; the opening is a chili in a sea of citrus that overwhelms on the first spray. Then it releases a resinous and incense-blended mix that, as the spice fades, leaves a woody and creamy base where sandalwood shines. Medium-high trail and over 12 hours on skin. It’s a fresh, wearable incense, not ecclesiastical, but smoky and mysterious, almost addictive. Although it sounds complex, it’s perfect for everyday wear. Totally unisex and all-terrain, though I see it as more elegant for men than for seducing at formal events, given my bias toward sweetness in those settings. How much I wish to travel to Mexico to live this scent among its lands and customs. Did Daniel manage to portray the country? Scent 8/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8/10, Value for money 7/10, Packaging 8.5/10. Would I buy again: yes.

• Taurien

  February 8, 2021

  

  After falling in love with Kisses Rain by Daniel Josier and listening to his interviews, I wanted a fragrance of his that was truly different. I chose Quetzaly and I wasn’t wrong. It has evolution, something often missing in perfumes that quickly become monotonous. It’s very original; the first time I sprayed it, I was absolutely stunned. On the opening, I notice chili in a sea of citrus. Then it unfolds into a resinous and incense blend that, once the chili’s heat fades, lasts for hours accompanied by a woody, creamy base with sandalwood. The trail is strong and lasts over 12 hours. It’s a non-sweet fragrance based on incense, fresh, wearable, smoky, and mysterious, almost addictive. It seems complex but is perfect for everyday wear. Totally unisex and versatile. Maybe for me, it’s not for seducing in formal settings; it feels more elegant for a man, but that’s just my bias. I hope to travel to Mexico soon to bring this scent to its homeland. Scent 8/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8/10, Value 7/10, Versatility 7/10, Packaging 8.5/10. Would I buy it again? Probably yes.

• Sergiomerida959595

  June 21, 2021

  

  Personally, I’ve loved it. Everyone talks about how ‘Desierto’ opens another dimension, but for me, it breaks all the molds. It’s different from everything I’ve tried, a peculiar and rich aroma. Bright but spicy citrus top, dark heart that stays spicy, and a creamy base. Great longevity and moderate sillage. I’ll be using this a lot.

• Sergiomerida959595

  June 22, 2021

  

  For me, this scent breaks all the molds. It’s different from everything I’ve tried, a perfume so peculiar and rich that I don’t know how to describe it. It opens with a bright but spicy citrus, turns darker in the heart without losing that bite, and finishes with a creamy base. It has great longevity and a moderate sillage. I will use it a lot.

• nneestorr

  February 5, 2024

  

  Warm, spicy, and gourmand-leaning. I don’t see it as super challenging, but be careful if you’re not used to pepper, because it’s very noticeable. It’s very wearable given its originality. Works for everything, but avoid wearing it in heat due to the spiciness. Lasts well on skin with moderate projection; it hits in bursts, which is great so it doesn’t suffocate. By the way, the official store sometimes has good discounts.

• Gusverde

  February 29, 2024

  

  Surprising and distinct scent. Starts with avocado, chili, and spices (looks like cumin) mixed with creams, followed by delicious copal with cilantro, sandalwood, and lemon. The notes blend so well it’s hard to separate them, but the result is fantastic: a journey through Mexico, from CDMX to the jungle and the Guatemala border. It evokes that land without being cheesy. Perfect for anyone tired of the ordinary.

• Run.42

  July 19, 2024

  

  This is the most disgusting perfume I’ve ever tried. They offered me a partial bottle, and I’m glad I didn’t buy it blind.

• Turles

  November 4, 2024

  

  The scent experience is brutal, even though I wouldn’t wear it myself; I admit the composition is top-tier.