A new line: Perris Montecarlo
The line suggests an opulent and refined idea of Orient; its five fragrances (a musk, two orientals, an amber-y and a woody) are not particularly surprising neither innovative -mostly, they are traditional accords from classical perfumery-, but I liked them all the same for their rich, velvety feeling and immediate impact (that is, the scents require no complicated intellectual reading). Sometimes I want to enjoy a nicely crafted scent with good vibes in it, without having to meditate on the creative process that's behind... well, behind the Perris Montecarlo line there is only a fresh, healthy hedonism.
I appreciate also that hint of sensuality radiating from them. I don't even notice when a perfume is described as sensual (I decide myself what adds to my sensuality and what doesn't) but in this case this is a characteristic placed with such rare good taste, that I appreciate it.
Musk Extreme is a "straight-to-the-point" musk, enveloping as a warm golden light caressing bare shoulders. A true, simple musky scent without any useless decorations.
Oud Imperial. The most refined scent in the line features a remarkable oud. Dry and "restrained" the way I like, it suggests a bright and determined personality in perennial search of "non-conventional" experiences. I envision Steve Jobs: a slightly eccentric visionary who looks for a personal way to do things that others can only dream of. It may not be the most appreciated of the line (it takes a minimum openness to wear it), but I liked it a lot.
Ambre Gris features a classical base on which more modern notes stand. It's perhaps the most multi-faceted of the lot, with mixed sensations (gourmand/floral/powdery) merging into a long, nicely rosy base. It's got an exuberant, optimistic push, putting a smile on the wearer's lips. It made me think of a happy woman riding a red convertible on the corniche around Monte Carlo (Grace Kelly in Hitchcock's "To catch a thief", except that I imagine a dark haired and in bright-red lipstick).
Essence de Patchouli is an accord of woody and resinous notes on a nightly background, a kind of "Midsummer Night's Dream" set in an Indian temple: those who love natural cistus labdanum's mystical feel could get lost in there.
Bois d'Oud smells exotic without being too challenging: here the oud is very "domesticated", smiling, self-satisfied, ideal for those who find oud is a bit "too much" for them and prefer well-mannered scents with a twist.
All the scents smell rich, supple and comfortable, radiating from the skin a tiny bit more than what would be enough (however without being intrusive at all) and are exceptionally long-living, more like
parfum rather than edp!
Pic: from here
parfum rather than edp!
Pic: from here
Commenti
Immagino che se un certo tipo di profumo "piace", gli altri marchi e compositori che condividono lo stesso distributore possano decidere di creare una propria versione di quel tipo di fragranza, ed infatti quasi ogni linea ha un suo muschio, un suo legno -che quasi sempre è un patchouli-, un'ambra ecc...