Paloma Y Raices by HomoElegans (2017)
Paloma y Raices. That is, the dove and its roots. That is Frida (Kahlo) and Diego (Rivera). That is, the yang and the yin. That is, opposites join together to compose the One, which at that point can rise from its own limitation and ascend to higher dimensions. Paloma y Raices by HomoElegans ( website here ) is a very original interpretation of tuberose, binding together all its different aspects in the same scent: the green and natural aspects the dry, leathery and smoky aspects, the fluorescent, latex-like ones. Whatever your tuberose idea, here it is. A full-sounding tuberose note is joined by a flower capable of playing with the same intensity: ylang yang . The green and mentholated accord of the opening is right there to accommodate the coolest and herbaceous part of the tuberose/ylang duo and bring it to Heaven. Then a fruity-sour accord elongates the feeling of freshness, supporting tuberose/ylang's most exuberant and fluo