Where We Used To Live

This is like nothing I've smelled before. It is no surprise that Euan McCall is the perfumer given that it combines so many notes into a creation that is unique and blended to perfection. I've been impressed by his fragrances at Jorum Studio. This knocks your socks off in the opening, with a gorgeous candied floral melange that seems heavy on the heliotrope, honeysuckle and osmanthus. But the closer your nose gets, you can make out the oud, vetiver, cypriol, and patchouli. They're not dirty or skanky at all, but provide a counterbalance to the sweet floral notes. Will update after it dries down. I did end up getting a bottle and am enjoying it. The oud might not make it ideal for spring and summer, but if you live in a cooler climate than I do then it should be fine.

It reminds me of LV Contre Moi that has been discontinued, but so much better. Smells like a fruity bubblegum, not in a bad kind of way ,sophisticated and delicious. Very comforting, and very addicting, I can't stop smelling my wrist. Sillage and longevity is really good. Can not recommend this fragrance enough.

From a sample. It has a really bright, almost intense lemongrass herbal opening which reminded me of some hoodoo oils I used to have. I can smell the heliotrope but it's not overwhelmingly play-doh-y. Just a touch, but more subtle under a marzipan almond, and I would say, as I've continued to write, also tempered by a mellow oud. The woodiness of the oud gives way to a powderiness that's a dead ringer first for Aramis Calligraphy Rose, then the vanilla of Shamilar extrait. I'd say the strength of this perfume is that the notes unfold in a Jacob's staircase fashion - one, after the next after the next, a liquid unfurling of distinct scents. On a focused, second sampling of just writing down the notes and impressions I smelled in the order I experienced: bergamot reminds me of Shalimar vanilla powder an unnamed sweetness/tartness gourmand vanilla again ? rose Between these two lists, you probably have a semi-idea of how this perfume smells and works. Good luck! It's not FBW for me, it's nice. It's cool. But I don't need it in my collection. Doesn't last all that long. Doesn't really project. Could wear it anytime, occasion, season, personally.

Starts a bit powdery and sweet, with a purple marker note and fresh greens. After 30 mins, a warm dry incense, oud and vanilla character takes over, with very slight smoke. For all the floral notes, it doesnt read very floral, and I sort of wish for more photorealism in that department. It is quite sweet, which I like. Lower in sillage for an alch based perfume. Not too powerful, easy to wear and super pretty. Reminds me of Poesie perfume oils quite a bit, which I have always guessed rest on a signature base of oud + vanilla.

Today I tried it and thought - Jorum Studio could easily have something like this - such a complex, strange mishmash. And so it turned out. Euan McCall is very recognizable. Only this is even brighter and louder. Very interesting, very unusual, wild flowers, incomprehensible, unglamorous. The pyramid does not tell you anything at all. Usually all these notes sound different. Unfortunately, this beauty gave me a headache. Very viscous and heavy.