Or du Sérail

... in itself the perfume is not poorly made, but for my taste it is simply much too heavy... the damp tobacco note is extremely dominant and pushes itself strongly to the foreground... this creates a sultry, oppressive intensity that, in this combination, is unfortunately too much for me... You really have to like this very specific type of fragrance...

An exceptionally complex and intense fragrance with a strong radiance and clear personality. The notes of rum and orange are as prominent as the warm accents of beeswax and wood, which give it depth and structure. Not a fragrance for the hectic daily life of the city – rather, it unfolds its full effect in a quiet, rural setting, where it has space to develop and remain present.

It has something, unisex, but tends towards feminine, which doesn't stop one from wearing it as a man; I didn't know this kind of 'DNA' before in my humble world. For now, just a sample. As is often the case, you have to spray it on the skin to evaluate it definitively. The effect of the first two sprays on the paper strips made it extraordinary, but also not for me at first; it seemed pungent. Ok, over time it became gentler. The next day, a spray on the skin. Also pungent at first, albeit less so, but then it developed: first alcoholic, spicy, fruity, then warmer and sweet, creamy with a hint of tea. At first, alcohol and fruits are dominant, then the 'work' of busy bees in the form of wax is actually added—honey isn't really my thing in a scent—plus vanilla, which is also actually not for me but subtle here, wood, tobacco and, as mentioned, tea. The last two prevent it from becoming obtrusively sweet. Quite harmonious, really not bad. She said, 'it smells all the way over here now.' I mean, like 'Bois d'Ascèse' by Naomi Goodsir, it's nice to have, although that one is smokier. Not a dream, but the most solid craftsmanship, said the layman.