Rosa Cassis 20% Extrait by Dr. Vranjes

Cassis, Rose, Jasmine, Orange.

I previously reviewed one other Dr. Vranjes 20% Extrait and once again, I have issue with the extrait label. It's not a big deal or deal breaker, but I mention it for the simple sake of accuracy. I could be mistaken and this is actually "extrait", but I doubt it. That said, it boils down to overall aroma, presence and lasting power. Rosa Cassis wears like a substantial EDT on my skin and is a very nice interpretation of Rose.

While wearing and smelling this, I cannot help but conjure up the color pink. There's a fresh, stem-like quality here as well, but this reminds me of pink roses put in a vase that I have left for Mrs. Aromi. She loves them and I'm sure I don't do this often enough.

Rosa Cassis is supple, feminine and extremely pleasant to my nose. If I was forced to socially categorize it, I would deem it as semi-elegant. It possesses manners by staying close while retaining a fullness to someone coming into your personal space. The sillage is mild and while that may be a drawback to some, it has merit to others looking for a scent that is polite and noticeable at the same time.

Longevity, on my skin, is that of an EDT as I mentioned before. It affords me 4-5 hours before thoughts of reapplication. Thumbs up from Aromi for Rosa Cassis by Dr. Vranjes. As always, a sample wear is highly recommended.

Comments

DK Men by Donna Karan

Citrus, Juniper, Pineapple. Ambergris, Almond. Sandalwood, Lavender, Musk. I felt compelled to revisit DK Men ( Fuel for Men ) after perusing through some older samples and then reading my previous review from 2009. Wearing DK Men again has caused me to revise my original post. I liked it three years ago and have a new found appreciation for this extremely smooth fragrance. My perception of it has changed slightly, but my opinion is still extremely favorable. This time around, I get less of a petrol vibe and much more of a fruit and suede theme. The pineapple note is integrated so well that I am surprised I couldn't previously esteem its deft implementation like I can now. The magic of DK Men is in the blending of chosen notes. The citric opening is very good indeed in spite of its quick dissipation. The pineapple and amber quickly pick up the slack. They are rich, full bodied and manage to keep a respectable presence while offending no one. The volume is intelligent. ...

La Chasse Aux Papillons Extreme by L'Artisan Parfumeur

I read many reviews before or after I do my own and I seem to be at complete odds with the house of L'Artisan. I have previously said on basenotes that for me, L'Artisan Parfumeur is the most over-rated house I have come across. La Chasse Aux Papillons Extreme does nothing to sway that opinion. Yet another linear, floral dominant scent that does nothing to stir me up or inspire me in any way. This house has "pleasant" nailed down to an art form......but damn...can't we go beyond that? The only attempt at polarization so far has been Dzongkha ....and I found it a jumbled mess. At these prices, move me, anger me, hate me.......but please don't bore me. Extreme in a nutshell is a toned down tuberose with assorted "blossom" thrown in the mix. Is it bad? No, it's an acceptable floral scent that's very timid and just lays on my skin smelling like....well....a toned down version of tuberose with blossom this or that added to it. I'm almost a...

Black Suede by Avon

Nutmeg, Clove, Amber, Musk, Moss, Wood Notes. Yes.........I am reviewing one of the Rodney Dangerfield's of fragrance. Black Suede has been gracing medicine cabinets, for better or worse, since 1980 my friends. If you're expecting me to inform you ( like others may have already ) that Black Suede is a nasty scrubber, you will be disappointed. On the other hand, if you're expecting a glowing review claiming it's a diamond in the rough, you won't hear that from me either. I will say though that Black Suede doesn't deserve the hate it's received and most of that is due to snobbery aimed at Avon products in general. I kid you not when I state that a close relative to this fragrance is Cacharel Pour L'Homme. The array of spice in both ensure comparison, but the "smoother" of the two is Black Suede due to its implementation of Amber. While wearing Black Suede, one can detect a hint of "drugstore". That quality doesn't manife...

Il Mondo di Odore

Search This Blog