Volubilis – Eau de Parfum

From the container, the mint fuses with pink grapefruit and a smidgen of pepper – it’s a welcoming smell, however also deceitful; as on skin this is much different. A stunning array of floral notes give delicacy. Revered may rose is used plentifully and it pays off, especially when blended – giving a cozy effect. The chilli-hot use of pink peppercorn is an interesting addition with rose. I’ve noted a floral-pepper combination in 31 Rue Cambon by Chanel before, however that pales in comparison. This accord makes the opening positively electrifying and invigorating, in the same manner a basket of fresh mint should, but at the same time doesn’t... nor could ever possibly do. Olfactic sensibility and maturity is demonstrated through Volubilis with very high quality raw materials. The mint and pepper awakens whilst they twirl to a herbal dance much like many other chypre based scents on the market – with this easily being one of the more aromatic scents on the market. Creamy patchouli and wood notes make Volubilis rightfully and appropriately unisex, just as perfect on a man as it is on a woman. Creamy vanilla is indistinguishable but nevertheless cuts through the acidic tones of mint and grapefruit without ever taking over; in the same manner the vanilla and musk also domesticates and soothes the burn of pink pepper (baie rose). Minimal and lounge-worthy, if Italian Cypress by Tom Ford is what an Italian gentleman wears with a suit, this is what the same man would wear during a Neapolitan or a Mediterranean summer in his shorts or white trousers. This is never dry, but rather always sufficiently moist to the nose and has a wonderful and tight approach to minimalism in fragrances. Volubilis has just enough kick and squeeze to never be boring nor cloying and certainly a linear quality that is very good. This doesn’t try too hard, I love that. Pepper and mint just works. 4/5 This review is from my blog - you can read more by finding the link on my profile.

She opens her eyes upon the gulf: The Vesuvius in front of her, dark like the neapolitan espresso she's sipping on her hotel's terrace. Later, a walk in "spaccanapoli" then a ride on a "vespa" with him, troughout Chiaja up to Posillipo; a swim at the "Rocce verdi" lunching a slice of Margherita pizza and a cool beer. At the sunset, they dine to "Cicciotto" in Marechiaro: the soft breeze from the Sea, its smell, its sound; a violin from a distance, it's playing "Torna a Surriento"... And his eyes staring at her ones...and his smile, his hands, his ten, fifty, hundreds kisses. The day after, on her plane back to home, she can still sniff his Acampora Volubilis on her shirt... "Goodbye my beloved, goodbye Napoli. I'll be back soon"

A very elegant, classy and vibrant fragrance with a strong and strange vegetal opening. It's intoxicating and addictive, though. Very unique - you probably won't meet anybody who would wear the same fragrance when you put this on. Splendid. Thumbs up all the way.

Overly sweet amber, and citrucy musk mint. It is a citrus minty blend with musk, pepper, and grand doses of vanilla sweetness. It has big amounts of patchouli, amber, and soft iris. This is the least i find charming, maybe because of the mint that i loath. I can't deny that i sense supreme quality but not the blend that i would go for like their previous SUPERIOR ones like "Musc", "Prima T", & "Blu".

Opens with the most exquisite rose floral mixed bouquet of a vintage specialty and dries down to a softly minty musk reminiscent of Orlov's Sea of Light, which is an orange-peach-pepper-salt musk, and also one of my all time favs. What a lovely surprise! Very complex. The mint over the musk gives it a slightly natural-medicinal quality, say perhaps, something stirred up in a cauldron by Morgan Le Fay in The Mists of Avalon. This is very special. An unusual choice signature for someone who stands out from the crowd in subtle ways.