The Afternoon of a Faun

2 reseñas

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• jerry drake

  October 14, 2019

  

  I’m back to Etat Libre d’Orange, again thanks to master perfumer Darkbeat. They’re peculiar, creations you either love or hate but always original and bold. Here we have something dense and full of contrasts: flowers clashing with resinous moss. The immortelle adds a very rare sweet-bitter touch; during the first 40 minutes, I try to decipher the mystery of this Faun’s Afternoon with little success. Do I like it? It’s hard to say; it makes me think of perfumes from another era with a lot of personality. It can impress and isn’t for the masses; you need a broad perfumer’s vision or it will take time to get used to. It’s a kaleidoscope of floral, green, woody, and wild notes that demands strong personality. You’ll stand out from the crowd, but test before buying: it could be hate or love. In my case, I’m calling for a second date.

• Landberk70

  July 1, 2023

  

  This brand is getting really avant-garde. The immortelle launches with rose, incense, and pepper; it sounds weird at first but then becomes familiar, something atypical for me. After 15 minutes, myrrh, sandalwood, and cinnamon come up, though I don’t detect the oakmoss or bergamot—they probably get lost under that strong immortelle which smells like Maggi broth. In the dry down, it turns powdery and sweet. It reminds me of Casamorati 1888, not identical but in the same vibe. It’s timeless, suitable for any season, unisex (a bit more masculine but works on anyone), ideal for those over 30. Scent 8.5/10, Sillage 8/10, Projection 5.5/10, Longevity 4/10.