No Sleep

As the saying goes leave the best for last...when I looked up at the notes for NO SLEEP I left my sample of it for last because powdery, violet and floral notes are generally not the notes I enjoy much. Shows how much you should never judge a fragrance by the notes listed. It also shows how amazingly talented Luca Maffei is in blending Hyacinth, White Rose and Bergamot; Violet, Lily and Jasmine; White Woods, Vanilla and Patchouli to such perfection and creating one of the most beautiful fragrances ever! Before I purchased this full bottle I sampled all 6 fragrances and short listed three favourites, after further tests NO SLEEP was the absolute winner for me. This fragrance is seriously criminally underrated, and I can’t emphasize this enough! NO SLEEP is in my opinion the Floral sleeper fragrance of 2021. Let me tell you why this stands out like no other floral fragrance you have ever smelled before. Many would classify florals more for a feminine audience rather than a male audience which I don’t agree with all. I have stated this many times, wear what you love. Carnal Flower is a huge love for me and I love wearing it. But back to the point why NO SLEEP could just be the Floral fragrance for a man who is afraid to wear florals. This is straight down the line probably the most unisex fragrance ever created. I don’t like to use the word perfect too much, but I will say that this floral fragrance is perfect for just about anyone! The way the florals are blended with each other are so comforting and smooth, there is absolutely no note that rides over the other or a one single note that cloys. No Sleep feels fresh, vibrant like stepping out of water and entering a garden of florals. The first initial blast is strong so don’t judge until it settles in it’s first 5 minutes. The fragrance is long lasting and the beautiful trail it leaves will have people asking you what you are wearing. This is a fragrance you can wear in any season and occasion. Big applause to Coreterno for creating one of the most beautiful bottles ever too. It’s truly a joy to hold and look at the bottle. Very heavy glass with a heavy cap. Seriously for the price and quality, attention and care you won’t find a better deal than this. I am not affiliated with Coreterno and purchased this full bottle with my own money. But I honestly feel that I should give my highest recommendation to this great house. NO SLEEP for me is simply an outstanding beautiful floral that I very proud to own. Prepare to be stopped by strangers and asked what you are wearing, it’s that enchanting and beautiful!

Well, I like it. It kind of lives on my skin (some others from this line are worse). It's this airy floral, a bit vintage, but very fresh and bright (not bright in indolic way, nor aldehydic). I love white florals and Lily is one of them. I love the actual flower and its smell, so I appreciate it in perfumes as well. I am not sure what other reviewers were expecting, the fact about lily is that can smell quite soapy (which can also translate into "clean" or "fresh") and that in fact is common in funeral bouquets. I think the jasmine is underlaying it very well here. I love it, because I can see it can become this veery beautiful second skin in spring.

This is one of the few scents I've tried that actually smells like what the profile states, and in order. On the initial spray you immediately get bright citrus and fresh floral. After an hour or so it turns a little powdery and the jasmine and lemon smell amazing together. Later in the evening (at least 8-9 hours later, this lasts great on skin) it's like you're wrapped in a slightly sweet earthy hug with the vanilla and patchouli. Unisex but leans a little feminine, moderate sillage. Office friendly if you use sparingly, but if you're a 4-5 sprays kind of person keep this for outdoor events in any season.

Ok, so this is one of the most magical perfumes. This is so creamy and masterfully blended, that I really wouldn’t call it a pure floral, more like white woods softened with a whispering bouquet. I love it when florals are creamy in fragrances (Ostara would be another example). Sexy, dreamy, mysterious, alluring fragrance that seems like a second skin. I am so pleasantly surprised and definitely want to experience more from the house. I recently purchased a linden blossom creation of Luca Maffei, so it seems I am definitely vibing with his style.

I've been testing that fragrance without any knowledge of it, the brand, the nose, whatsoever. And after like 10 minutes my brain came up with a comparison No Sleep to MyLo from Laboratorio Olfattivo. So I'm checking Fragrantica now and... here it comes!... both have the same nose! The one and only Luca Maffei. :) Now, I'm not saying MyLo is a twin to No Sleep, but they do have similar vibes to me. Having the former I don't need the latter. But if I hadn't MyLo I would definitely want to buy this beauty. :)