1472 La Divina Commedia

For a while I felt as if I was gaslighting myself into liking this perfume, can't even lie. I loved the whole Divina Commedia as a scent idea and wanted to love this immediately. The unfortunate thing at first with 1472 was that it reminded me of The Afternoon of a Faun by ELdO (they're not the same, mind), which I still find hard to pull off, but I wasn't ready to give up on amber yet (I try to be open-minded, to me there aren't "bad notes" just unfitting combinations). Fortunately I like 1472 a lot more. Amber and benzoin create this sweet, spicy stickiness that later mellows out. What's left is beautiful, sunny, warm aura which I'd say is reminiscent of sitting in dried out grass on extremely hot day with pollen floating in the air. Solar notes are tangible here, as is the booziness (even if not that pronounced). Qualitywise it's great and done masterfully but it might not be universally pleasing. It smells little old-fashioned, I enjoy that though. A conscious choice for sure (one I seem to be making a lot lately). I'm actually glad that 1472 challenged me for a while. I eventually grew to love and appreciate it, just like an art piece.

I have no idea where from the Solar Notes come, but that's how it is, solar, laid back, soft and cheerful! You are on a shore across a river or lake (no beach, no saltiness from the ocean), relaxing while sipping from a glass of bourbon, and there's sweet smelling grass and a sunny forest nearby. Someone has lit a bonfire but it's still daylight, the heath is burning slowly and the vegetation has all sorts of perfumed little leaves. It is a happy perfume, perfect for spring. It sends whiffs at times, as if you catch somebody else's. "whose perfume is it?! oh, it is mine! it is me smelling so delicious". It has some cinnamon and amber, I can see why is it similar to Dune, but so very different. Histories de Parfum never failed me. Edit: a friend of mine said it smells vintage and not strong enough. Somebody below said the solar note is fresh / sport and masculine. Another comment says old and dusty dried flowers. Bottom line is that everyone should see for himself / herself. I do find it feminine and easy-breezy, without being floral or citrusy.

This is ylang ylang amber bomb. Dark yellow, spice and animalic jasmine. Regal and opulent, old-school even. Old school done in a modern way but still demanding certain type of demeanor in order to pull this off properly. I really wish rum was more prominent but it only shows up in the top and middle notes briefly. The late drydown is heavy yellow flowers, indolic jasmine and dry amber, along with some Incense. I like it a lot but it sort of gives me a fragrance fatigue if I try to wear often. Unfortunately I had to let my bottle go halfway through. Definitely signature scent worthy though, if it fits your style.

Very "typical" mix of white and yellow florals - but its far from the typical solar, beachy fragrances. It doesnt have the sweetness and the benzoin base makes it smell more elegant Kind of reminds me of the Slim Aarons 70s photoshoots of stylish wealthy ladies in summer in colourful outfits. Summery yet shows pure class and elegance with a slightly vintage undertone

Love it. For me is like a very sunny and happy version of Terre d'Hermes, but sweeeter. It's really weird beacuse it really feels 'sunny'. Histoire de Parfums, one of the most underrated perfume hauses ever.