Le Labo: Labdanum18 and Oud27
Wearing Labdanum18 one can understand that it's precisely here all amber fragrances with oriental notes, comes from. "Oriental" stands for opulence and mystery. Labdanum is a note I adore for its intense personality and sweet but not sugary body, capable of awakening the senses. Soft, caressing like a velvet glove, provides a depth and roundness that can make any fragrance sumptuously sexy. The first time I sprayed it, I immediately thought "Shalimar!" and in fact labdanum is one of the characterizing components of this oriental masteripece of the last century. Learning the great classics helps to discover the beauty and quality in today offerings, this is why I care so much about perfumes of the past. Labdanum here is associated with a hint of civet (I believe zibettone) which makes it even more animal, warm and intense. A beautiful exploration of the labdanum theme, but after a couple of days I dropped it because it has a thick sweetness I found almost excessi