Hallucinogenic Pearl

Judging from other reviews here, I think I have a very particular reaction to Hallucinogenic Pearl. The drydown is almost overwhelmingly leathery-smokey saddle-y — like the inside of a western shop. A really strong, almost savory, comforting smell. Then slowly something like peach blossom or osmanthus emerges (I know neither are listed but that's what it smelled like to me,) which feels totally unexpected by contrast but ends up balancing perfectly with the leather as it recedes to a kind of ambient hum in the back. This is one I kept smelling over and over again on my arm as the leather and peach kept shifting for me, sort of iridescent like its namesake. Another thing — on me it lasts FOREVER. I can still smell it on my arm 12 hours later, and it transfers to clothes almost magnetically -- fully detectable on the sweater I had been wearing when I wore it again days later (primarily the peachy-osmanthus side.) When I first put it on, I left the room I had put it on in, and when I came back in 5 minutes later it was still hanging in the air. My mom walked into the room (a large living room) and asked what that smell was (in a pleasant way, lol.) So maybe my sample came from a strong batch. I really like this one, it's very interesting and unique on me, though it's probably better suited to spring and summer than right now.

I had this blend on a plotter from a shop near from where i work and when i first sniffed it i realize that i do smell a hospital hallway with that clean, yet sterile like smell. So i took this plotter with another plotters and just kept them on my desk where i work, and that was today. Now, and since around 2 hours, i keep on sniffing that iris note over and over and i don't know where it came from! i thought it was the blend that i was wearing which is "La Nuit" by Paco Rabanne but i already know that La Nuit doesn't smell like that at all! so i kept on sniffing my clothes as i though it was something i was wearing in the past few days but i still didn't get it TILL i reached to this plotter and sniffed it and THAT WAS IT! It's just mesmerizing! an amazing leathery violette and iris at max. The blend when you sniff it from the plotter differs from if you sniff it from far away! Just an unbelievable amazing blend for those who adores iris, leather, and violettes. Amazing blend.

Hallucinogenic Pearl has a strong opening that, to me, vacillates between fresh-tanned leather and acrid rubber gasket, but in a good way, if you're into that sort of thing. Later on, the violet, bergamot, and orris sing out pearly and bright, projecting at arm's length, while the leather/rubber (but not pleather!) sits close to the skin. I find it lovely, addicting. A fascinating juxtaposition that keeps me coming back despite disappointing longevity on my skin.

A parfum that tastes ancient but also modern.. an interesting fragrance. It opens with a strong ambrette note with a light touch of pink pepper and bergamot, fades after a while on a hypnotic violet. In drydown woods and musks give an almost "Gothic" atmosphere,a unique atmosphere, a beautiful and unforgettable parfume... Sillage: 8.5/10 Longevity: 8./10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9./10

Really love their old bottles. Anyways really impressed with this one. Great blind buy! Great Fall fragrance.