Confluence

I have searched long for a truly fantastic fir/pine fragrance. Most have disappointed me. Many start off with a promising woody accord but, inevitably, the forest gets invaded by a host of intruding notes that end up chopping down the trees. Well guys, Confluence does it right. Absent are any notes that would make this "perfumey" or "mass appealing"- no tonka, no vanilla, no ambrox, no cashmeran, no amberwood. There aren't even any aromatic accords that would push it into designer territory. No, this is a true pine forest, complete with sap oozing from the bark, dry pine cones, and plenty of fir needles. The initial blast is mild but I find it only strengthens as time goes on. The coniferous experience deepens and widens out but never fills the room. It remains a personal scent but I can smell it on me for many hours. This is my perfect, most realistic, natural, and pleasant forest experience. Thank you, Shawn, for keeping it pure! The price, quality, and artistic concept of Chantillon Lux is just superb.

First off this is amazing, one of my favorites of all fragrances! Secondly, this probably wasn’t Shaun’s intention, but if I was a perfumer and trying to create an ‘amber’ scent this is it!! Actual Amber is crystallized ancient Pine Sap. This fragrance has tons of pine sap and then mixed with lovely resins and woods! This smells like you just finished sawing a batch of Douglas fir for some furniture, and happen to have a bowl of resinous incense in hand. The main players are the Spruce/Fir and the Elemi resin. You must try this, and like I said THIS is what Amber scent should be imitating, this is superb!!

Another bottle of Shawn Maher's second signature fragrance, which I really liked. A massive attack of coniferous greenery. There's a lot of it here. All combined with warm, slightly sweet, and relaxing resins. Thanks to the generous dose of elemi and a faint hint of olibanum, we have the additional impression of a fresh summer coniferous forest after a rain. A scent perfect for meditation and relaxation – on the one hand, warm, woodsy, and sweet-resinous, and on the other, crisp, slightly citrusy, and light. Longevity and projection are average/good.

I'm usually not a fan of coniferous scents, but this is done with a deft hand and a balanced nose. I love it and am ordering the FB as we speak. Never seen coniferous notes be balanced so well and so pleasingly. I had many compliments on my sample, a sample by the way that gave me four wearings! Outstanding value. If you are on the fence with this house just pull the trigger and get the discovery set--you will NOT regret. So many beautiful scents. Just can't say enough about Shaun Maher and his creations. Pure class and talent.

Such a bargain for realistic representation and quality ingredients. Shaun Maher should be applauded and followed in his journey. I will post a more applicable review of this fragrance upon further wear . . .as of this moment; spectacular!