Il Mondo di Odore

Rum, Coconut, Lime, Tobacco, Coffee, Cannabis Essential Oil, Vintage Musks, Vanilla, Cumin, Atlas Cedar Okay......this is a definitely a different aroma. I almost feel like I'm packed in an elevator with one part Granola crowd, one part Rastafarian and the other an assortment of suit and tie guys just coming from a meeting. The first few minutes after application, the contrast of coconut, Lime, Cedar and Ash is a bit eyebrow raising for me. I don't mean the strength, just the aroma. I don't like it, nor do I dislike it. It's weirdly different and maybe just a hair off putting. On the other hand, some of you out there may love this conflict of notes. It does calm down rather quickly and manages to integrate the coconut a bit better once the heart accord commences. The standouts on my skin are the tangy Coconut and ashy Tobacco. The juxtaposition is eclectic and this is accented with Cedar. I suppose it's simply a grouping of notes I haven't experience...

Blood Orange, Tobacco, Spices, Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood, Oud, Incense. Whaddya get when you mix 3 parts Bond-T from Sammarco and a dash of Ore from Slumberhouse? If you took a wild stab and said.......Broken Theories...???....my skin would be in complete agreement with your assumption. Comparisons aside, Broken Theories is good, especially if you're partial to the aforementioned fragrances. It's price point is also better, so that's a definite come up. Even though Cocoa is not listed, I definitely get the suggestion of it as soon as I apply it. The citrus in the opening is enjoyable, but fleeting. I wish it would have hung around longer on the skin. The other notes all collaborate and bring to life a dense, woody, semi-smoky conglomerate. Either their union has brought about the suggestion of coca, or it's in there and not listed does not matter. It's there, it's good.......and you'll like it........or not..... Broken Theories is dark. It leans m...

Spearmint, Geranium, Star Anise, Violet, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musks. Before I ever wear a scent, I'll research it a bit. It doesn't matter if folks are fawning over something or have judged it in a negative light. I have my own opinion and after reading what I could find, I expected, well..... the spectacular. No, that doesn't set the sample wearings up for failure. I always hope everything I sample is fantastic, but we all know how that turns out. Had I never read a thing about Jade, my opinion would be the same as it is now. It's nice.......and that's about it. Jade delivers in the green department. What blooms on my skin is spearmint with soft floral accents, a hint of wood in the drydown and throughout the life of the scent, a nice contribution of licorice. That said, there really isn't any development on me while wearing Jade. This is all about Spearmint and Anise. This doesn't lean masculine or feminine. It's pleasant, non threatening a...

Vetiver, Black Pepper, Spice, Mandarin, Iris, Bergamot, Benzoin, Coumarin, Tobacco. Just looking at the name, without seeing or experiencing the notes, led me to believe this would be a feminine and seductive type scent. A masculine called Triple X??? Once applied to skin, I kind of grinned because this implements a few, dominant notes I enjoy, depending upon how they are tuned. What is noticeable on me, during my wearings, is the Peppery Citrus and Tobacco. I have no idea why they decided to call this XXX, but the scent itself is good, masculine and rather long lasting; a trait that seems to be genetic for West Third Brand. Once enough time has elapsed for the base notes to reveal themselves, I begin to detect an earthiness, along with a mild, underlying soap that fits quite well with the drydown. Not what I expected, but enjoyable nonetheless. Sometimes, two stages of development is a nice reprieve from the completely linear fragrances I've been testing as of late. Th...

Baruti's NOOUD proclaims that it smells of oud, but doesn't contain a single drop. Personally, I don't detect oud here, but if smoky and charred, leathery woods are your thing, you may really like this one. There isn't listed notes that I could find; as if it's a top secret thing. My educated guess is some Cade, Castoreum, Leather, Incense, Cedar, Sandalwood. NOOUD is an extrait and while not a room clearer, it stays very full in your personal space area. I've worn other similar releases that showcase the smoke and woods and I'll say that Baruti has done a real good job with this one. This smells niche, if there is such a thing as smelling "niche". Those in this hobby know what I'm referring to. Tenacious, well blended and perceived quality is the impression I get when wearing NOOUD, however....liking it is another ballgame. This isn't for everyone and it leans masculine. NOOUD is an Indie release that's selling for almost $4 ...

Oud, Indian Green Tea, Ambergris, White Musk. Okay......it's been quite awhile since my initial application of Oud'ish by ZARKOPERFUME and I'm still waiting to stumble upon the Oud. Playing it safe by deeming it "oud-ish" is one thing, but at least give me a facsimile of the note. Nuttin happenin folks. The cows will come home, breed, eat, crap and die of natural causes before you experience any oud-like anything here. That said and my heartfelt rant over, does Oud'ish have any redeeming qualities? Yes, indeed it does; however I wish they would have named this T'ambergris. This fragrance is linear and very uncomplicated, showcasing Tea and Ambergris on my skin. It does have a contemporary feel to it and either gender can rock this no problem. Even into the base and drydown, mild Tea, Balsam and Amber are evident at the expected lower volume. The musk that others seem to experience eludes me, but I'm not really disappointed by its lack of pres...

Zdravets, Aglaia, Massoia Bark, Olive, Cognac, Pear. So, you wish to smell like a big ass pear with woody undertones do you? If your answer is yes, then Pear & Olive should suit you perfectly. Every review I've read already is telling in its own way. Some can't wrap their head around the concept, let alone the aroma; while others simply enjoy the uniqueness of it. As for me.....well I can't say I get the same olfactory experiences others do. The greasiness is one of the qualities I simply don't get, however I do get Pear with woods and a subtle undercurrent of booziness. It's not groundbreaking, but it really is a nice rendition of Pear.....if you go for that sort of thing. The concentrations are high in Slumberhouse releases, so it stands to reason that Pear & Olive has extremely good longevity. It doesn't disappoint in that area and the sillage is above average as well. I wouldn't relegate this scent to certain temps since it smells li...