Blask

The Bl(C)ask of Amontillado. I wonder what Fortunato did once out of his stupor? "That damned Montresor, I Trusted him! Trusted him about the Amontillado." Trust... He probably drank to his death. The death of Dionysos. His Laurel crown is no longer a symbol of triumph. The glass of wine spilled on the cellar floor and over his garments. The dank scent of the cellar, wood, wine, and bay laurel, and the soon-to-be decomposing corpse of poor Fortunato. Blask, a perfume about Trust, the deepest bond between human beings, as stated by the brand, is an ingenious composition put together by perfumers Christophe Laudamiel and Christophe Hornetz. It is such an intelligent perfume that constantly brings to mind Edgar Allan Poe's story. I can smell it in Blask. And what does it smell like? The major notes for me are the Bay Laurel, the red wine, the woods, and the resins. The interplay is fascinating, and many imaginary accords emerge from it - flowers, walnuts, leather, incense, and a decomposing/rotten smell. And yet, it is such an addictive, or should I say, intoxicating perfume, that puts laurel and wine to exquisite use. I have developed an infatuation with bay leaf in perfumery, especially the way it blends into Oriental compositions, as it does here. As for the wine, while I enjoy boozy facets in fragrances, I never found a wine accord to suit my tastes until now. Most of them are overly tart (Salute!, Une Rose) or cloyingly sweet (Zahd, Glühwein). This was the first time I discovered a wine accord that is done right. It is glacéd but not cloying, with enough of the tannic facets but never going overboard. Perfectly complemented by the spicy, camphorous, and sweet facets of the bay laurel. The woods and resins provide a perfect base, and all other facets come in and out slightly differently each time I wear it. There is nothing I can compare Blask to - unique and avant-garde, as alluring and deceiving as a cask of Amontillado. IG:@memory.of.scents

my favourite from the strange & interesting H&G line. my wife calls it the candy frag and i see her point, though it really isn't so sweet. it does indeed have a sort of white wine must smell but is not dank or damp at all. in fact blask is quite bright. blask is one of the hardest frags to pin down as far as notes go - it is fruity with a geranium-violet floral twist....whatever. i detect no oud, maybe it's the 'silent partner' that makes it so unusual. it's positive, extremely long-lasting and essentially linear. love it

Excellent scent in my opinion. Challenging to describe however on my skin it initally opens very fresh and you can certainly detect the wine note. After around 10 minutes the scent starts to develop even further and becomes sweeter and the oud comes into play. I would say this scent can be worn anytime of the day and mostly any season. Scent 9/10 Projection 8/10 Versatility 9.5/10

Blask smells exactly like 铁打药酒, a famous Chinese medicine for wound infection. It is very unique and masculine. However I think the oud is a little too strong here. The longevity and projection are superb. 1-3 sprays will be enough. Otherwise, the people around you may feel dizzy or suffocated. Rate: 7.7/10 AlmondBreakfast

Evocative,full-bodied and woody... knows how ancient, melancholy..is a spectacular perfume, unusual and impact !!! I am excited by this scent is a harmony of balanced and deep notes. I have no other words to describe it...very beautiful! Sillage: 9./10 Longevity: 9.5/10 Scent: 8./10 Overall: 8./10