Rima XI

Disclaimer: This particular fragrance is a part of my personal collection, my experience with it is extensive. What an intriguing creation this is! My experience with Rima XI doesn’t quite align with many of the reviews I’ve seen on Fragrantica. Interestingly, it seems that different batches of this fragrance can vary significantly—and with my bottle, I’m not getting any gourmand elements at all. Instead, Rima XI leans heavily into woody territory, with sandalwood and cedar taking center stage. The composition is dynamic and evolves noticeably throughout the day, revealing some powdery nuances and a smooth, clean white musk base. There are no distinctive spices in my bottle either —at least not the ones commonly listed—so if you’re expecting prominent warm or sweet notes, you might be surprised. Quite frankly it’s a hard scent to pin down for me personally. Ethereal yet grounded, soft but assertive. There’s something refined and almost minimalist about the way the woods are presented here—elegant rather than overwhelming. It’s not a showstopper in the traditional sense, but it draws you in with quiet complexity. These days, you can find bottles of Rima XI for up to 70% off, and at that price, you’re getting a remarkably well-made fragrance. It might not suit everyone’s taste—especially if you’re chasing bold gourmand or spicy accords—but if you’re in the mood for a clean, woody, subtly powdery scent with a unique personality, it’s absolutely worth a try.

Rima XI opens with excellent spices, aromatic and fresh. Cardamon leads, with nutmeg second. Cinnamon bark & leaf gradually increasing as the opening wears off. A peppery and cooling nose feel skews the opening towards freshness, despite the heavy spice. In the heart, the spices become more blended and multi-faceted. A holistic cinnamon dominates. Subtle sweetness and warmth begin to appear. Cozy, creamy woods mix with soft resins to add depth to the smell. Aromatic vanilla leads the way into the dry down, creating a smoothly spiced, vanillin sweet skin scent. Performance is good. The bubble it creates lasts 6 to 7 hours. Not quite a spice bomb, but much more elegant and complex compared with designer spices. My companion mentioned that she could smell my Rima XI on her clothes the next morning, however. The 100 mL bottle is very good quality. Nicely shaped glass, a solid wooden cap which is elegantly oversized, with a decent nozzle. A statement bottle indeed. Overall, a fantastic study into spices with a fresh twist. The notes here have decent separation and fantastic definition, in contrast with most spice and vanilla scents. The nose feel is particularly rich. Definitely worth a sample at least!

This took me by suprise . i thought this would be much more spicy and less sweet . infact i was affraid of it being to spicy. but gosh was i inn for a suprise . The top notes and start of the perfume reminds me verymuch of my beloved Sensuouse Estee lauder . but this is just a short 5-10 min . then the sweetnes steps out and my smile got even broader. I found this to be very much in line of Nina ricci Belle Delice d`epices. and i love that on So jolly comforting and easy to wear. Just as this one . Nna ricci is more citrus and fruit .This is more gental spice vanilla . Almost cookie like . I cant waith to wear this on a cold autumn day . this goes straight to my love list . so happy to have a tiny bottle of it. this im sure i will get a bigger one of in short wild . I got this togehter with Tardes . This was a true winner Tardes become (at first sniff) perhaps abit to masculin on my skin . I was so sure it would be the other way around . Recomend to thouse who love a sweet soft spicy scent. cuddely and easygoing . This also lasts long on my skin even in the heat .still as strong 6-7 hours after applyed just a little amount

This is such an unbelievably weird fragrance. I keep coming back to my sample of it over and over and over, to where it's almost used up and I'm running out of time to decide, mainly because I can't decide if I actually want to smell like this or not. It's weird in like, a Le Feu D'Issey way. It's an oddball, confusing, everything but the kitchen sink fragrance. It opens to this minty-vanillic, lactonic bubblegum vibe, with some cinnamon thrown in too. And as time passes it mellows into a resinous vanillic scent, but not a luxurious one. It smells pretty cheap, honestly. But in a niche way. Does that make sense, even? Like Le Feu also smells cheap to me in a niche way. This is very complex, weird, trashy, but still compelling. Cheap instant chai latte with an opening of minty cinnamon gum. Black pepper and Splenda and milk. Bubble gum. Dry spices. Grocery store gingerbread cookies? Why is so much happening at once? Why do I love it? Why can't I decide if I want to smell like it?

I think it is a floral gourmand. I get beautiful soft florals and a powdery vanilla. My husband also mentioned he can smell cinnamon note, so spices are there, but they are soft and balsamic. The fragrance I would say falls feminine. It does sit close to skin, but previously I mentioned it doesn't last, it actually does. I sprayed it before bed and woke up still smelling it on my shirt. I think this fragrance is absolutely at its best in cold weather. It does last and projects on clothes better. Rima XI remind me a lot of Nishane Ani and also Xerjoff Dolce Amalfi but softer and more feminine and definitely more affordable too. Its very comforting, I think its my favorite so far from Carner Barcelona. Its worth trying and dosnt get enough hype imho.