Papiro

Launched in 2016, Papiro was created to pay tribute to the scent of cedar, which is the signature of Amberfig's perfumer. It has become his favorite note because it reminds him of the smell of old books. In fact, the inspiration came from the aging of a book, as he himself told me in an exclusive interview, held in 2015. But do you know what papyrus is? The papyrus became known as the precursor of the paper in antiquity, much used by the Hebrews and Babylonians. It was obtained through the use of the white and spongy part of the Papyrus stem interior (Cyperus Papyrus), which is an aquatic plant with woody and dry smell. Once cut into thin strips, they were wetted, superimposed and crossed, to be pressed later. The sheet obtained was hammered, smoothed and glued alongside other sheets, in order to form a long ribbon that was then rolled up. The writing was parallel to the fibers. This note is part of several fragrances known in perfumery, from Designers to High Perfumery brands. And in this creation of Amberfig, it does not exist, because the fragrance is not literal, but figurative. Here, ideas go far beyond the usual sense. Papiro’s fragrance features notes of guava, Persian lime and sweet orange, on top. Then, the body carries notes of red cedar, plus cedars from Virginia, Texas and the Himalayas. In the base, the fragrance features notes of patchouli, oak moss and leather. The result is beautiful and has a retro aspect. Although it does not have a fougère construction and is part of the fruity-woody groups, Papiro deceives easily. Those who feel its fragrance and don't know its composition, can imagine a beautiful note of bergamot and state that the moss is there since the beginning. But it was only inserted into the base of the olfactory pyramid. The red cedar (also known as smelly cedar or apple cedar) has warm, woody and fruity nuances, very different from other cedars. And just like the unfolding of the old papyrus, Papiro’s fragrance reveals itself gradually and mutant: at times, it looks like a green and mossy fougère of the 70's, which has been modernized in some way; other times, it is sweet and oriental, with a juicy orange over a delicious geranium. On my skin, however, I did not feel the leather as much as I would like to. In terms of projection and longevity, it is irreproachable. And incredible as it may seem, after hours on the skin, it reminds the smell of some old hardcover books. Just close your eyes and let the imagination free.

It took me a bit of time to initially try to understand the evolution of this great work by Amberfig, because at the same time that Papiro unveils an addictive fragrance, it is made in a well of complexity which instigates the most laughable, unusual feelings, still in me. On the way out, a citrus bludgeon emerges like the precise kick of a race horse, we are a bit confused because a deep fruity touch embodies this citric tone forming a mix of lively and lush aromatic truths. Bitten greenish guava on a breezy afternoon, in the presence of a recently naturally watered backdrop. The heart is the apex of glory of this giant here, where its robust, dry, noble and rough touch of all forms and behaviors of the Cedar note resides. Beautiful to be able to perceive the possibility of the evolution of this note in all aspects and possible combinations of existing variables. The idea arose in me that here there is a combination of all Cedar notes, and their possible evolutions, which I once felt in other fragrances, however, in one place. Its base is very virile, as the Leather note is pure and prominent, and added to the Patchouli which here is earthy and kind of dirty, immediately remits to the scent of a man with trimmed chest hair and a 40g Cartier chain sporting a clean neck very visible. The Moss is noticeable, but it doesn't stand out so much because here in this phase, the presence of the Cedar is as real as the entrance to the heart. For me, the duration is 22 hours on the skin, and projection is easily 16 hours, but on clothes, the deadline is one week, demonstrably.

For a while, I just can say that I love this juice!!! Than I will think about a good review about it!!! A masterpiece! Dry, green, bomb and more. Scnet: 10/10 Longevity: 10/10 Projection/Sillage: +10/10 A Good job David!!