Venetian Blue Intense by The Merchant of Venice
Men 2018
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Venetian Blue Intense by The Merchant of Venice is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features pineapple, apple, lemon, and bergamot in the top notes; birch, black pepper, and patchouli in the heart; and moss, ambergris, and musk in the base.
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About Venetian Blue Intense
Venetian Blue Intense by The Merchant of Venice is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features pineapple, apple, lemon, and bergamot in the top notes; birch, black pepper, and patchouli in the heart; and moss, ambergris, and musk in the base.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Starts with that classic blue pineapple freshness, but dries down into something spicy, enveloping, and even tar-like. It’s dark and leathery, not car-related at all, but rather spicy; it reminds me of Aragonese black olive pâté against the skin. Beneath it all, the aquatic freshness remains, held up by that birch-moss note that seems to be conducting the show.
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This starts, at first glance, like a classic blue with its pineapple, freshness, and all. Then it dries down into something more spicy, enveloping, voluptuous, and tar-like. It’s a dark leathery scent but nothing automotive, rather spicy. It makes me think of Aragonese black olive pâté, especially against the skin. Way down below, it maintains an aquatic and fresh nuance that doesn’t disappear, but I think the pseudo-leather birch-moss is the one holding the baton here.
jaialro
Total synthetic bomb. For me, it’s a no. It smells good, yes, but nothing more.
MarceloCornejo16
My first blind buy of a niche fragrance, around $110, with plans to wear it in summer. The packaging is top-tier: sturdy, with a beautiful map, and excellent bottle and caps. The scent wasn’t what I expected from the reviews; at first, it smells like burnt or very green patchouli, perhaps due to the pepper, which is the most prominent note. This facet lasts for most of the wear time; after two hours, something woodier emerges with a touch of moss and an aquatic sensation. By the end, the fruity aspect is very dry because the pepper is still there. It lasts about 8 to 10 hours, projects well, and has a good trail balance. I don’t see it as youthful or summery; it’s more formal, dark, dense, and complex. The purchase was worth it, but I don’t think I’ll repurchase.
wildkatzen
Finally tried Es Exquisita, and without a doubt, among the ones I’ve tested from Mancera and Creed Boise to Club de Nuit and Zara Vibrant, this one took a step up within the exclusive and aphrodisiac category. It’s the most potent, leads in longevity, and boasts Italian quality; I’d even say it’s improved upon the Creed Aventus itself. The issue is the price, which is limited for some budgets. What’s strange is that Creed or Mancera don’t have that monstrous longevity everyone expects, but they do offer great quality; Venetian Blue Intense from The Venetian Merchant actually fulfilled all those promises, being a high-quality EDP concentrate with evolution, longevity, and a price point I’d say is more accessible than Creed. The Italians certainly know how to make good things; just hope they don’t raise prices to the clouds or they’ll lose their charm.