Out In The Open

probably my favorite floral perfume. I get a sample a few months ago and finally had to go for the bottle. It is a yellow floral (mimosa and broom that at times produces an effect that reminds me of some perfumes based on ylang ylang) and white flowers, especially at the top, which are combined with sweet notes on an animalistic bed of beeswax, leather and civet. For me a masterpiece by Miguel Matos. The intense violet color of the fragrance (care that stains clothes) is already a prelude to what we are going to find. One of the thickest and most concentrated perfumes I know (reminds me a bit of Francesca Bianchi or Baruti style) that lasts forever and projects fantastically for hours. I see it totally versatile since, despite its power, which makes it ideal for the night and to be used in cold climates; Its floral and fun character makes it perfectly wearable for me with heat (I have used it during the day here in the Canary Islands and it works very well) and for daytime use. Of course, due to its intensity, I don't know if it is the best option if you work with people nearby who may be sensitive to powerful odors. Summarizing a 10/10 in all aspects and in the top 10 of my favorite fragrances of all time. I sincerely believe that the Calaj house is one of the best niche firms that exist today and in my opinion it is placing Romania at the top of world perfume production. Thank you very much Calaj and Miguel Matos for offering us jewelry how is it!

This stunner absolutely floored me. Very few perfumes have my eyes rolling up in the back of my head in ecstasy, but this is one of them. I can't expand on all the praise other reviewers already gave, though my experience most closely aligns with those who are in love with this too. I also find it intoxicating. A luscious blend of leather, beeswax, spices, and narcotic florals on an animalic base. Almost has a resinous quality from the beeswax but is airy too. It wears so beautifully giving hours and hours and hours of pure pleasure. There is something about the clear quality of this that makes me think of the great vintage fragrances of the past, though it is thoroughly modern and not dated at all. It certainly behaves like a vintage, as very little is needed to be beautifully perfumed all day. But it is an extrait after all, so be aware of that, as this one needs a light touch. And, as others have noted, be careful as this is a very dark fragrance that will stain clothes, so it should be applied and allowed to dry well before getting dressed. Though it is a little on the pricey side, it is worth every penny for this truly one-of-a-kind creation and work of art, but more importantly for how it makes me feel and all the pleasure that it brings. But don't take my word for it. Get a sample and find out for yourself.

There you are, just the way you are. This perfume successfully conveys being "out in the open", as far as authenticity and standing before the world. How? By allowing its ingredients to exist as they are--both pleasant and unpleasant facets still intact. Yes, sometimes gardenias smell like sweaty feet. Sometimes honey smells like urine. Sometimes orange blossoms and apples can smell like sweet decay. Those facets have been left to shine, and have not been neutered to make this perfume socially acceptable, and yet this scent is utterly wearable, elegant, warm, and lovely. Everything combines to make a singular, distinctive, and beautiful scent. It is bodily-smelling, floral, and big, like the way perfumes used to be. Most importantly, it smells human. It's difficult to detect any individual notes, but I'd say I can imagine dusty pollen on bees' legs from yellow flowers, hot hair on the top of a woman's head warmed by the sun, crisp honeycombs, buttery sandalwood, and a waxy gardenia petal. The sample vial of Out in the Open is a dark, murky purple potion that looks like a blood sample taken from flowers. This is funny to me because the overall impression I get from this fragrance is gold. Enveloping goldness like the glow of acceptance.

Fleshy, balmy, powdery, musky, sunny, golden, and pollen-y all at once, like a stroll through a prairie in full bloom. The florals here blend beautifully into a honeyed, almost marshmallowy cloud reminiscent of both exuberant 80s florals like Giorgio and sultry 40s scents like Corday’s Fame. The dry, leather-sandalwood spine adds balance and keeps things relatively unisex. Can a big, opulent white-yellow floral still be light and airy in contemporary perfumery? Apparently so!

I get the similarity to Lush Lust but once this calms down, it is more rounded and floral. Extremely strong - 1 spray on my wrist was enough to fill the room! Good job as it only comes in 30ml bottles. Certainly not a scent for the faint hearted and not for the office. If you are in the US, I think Lucky Scent has samples, but not here in the UK, so I blind bought & had it shipped from Romania. Don’t regret it - a very unique scent to add to my collection.