Corteccia (Bark)

This perfume reminds me of a period of significant change in my life. Even though the scent doesn't last long, it has a beautiful uniqueness that I love. I find it's best for me in cold weather.

Favourite fragrance to go hiking to the mountains. Incredible quality/price ratio.

If this is bark, it's the papery, transparent, translucent peeling sheets you get on birch - it doesn't smell of birch, but is so dry and light, a silky wisp of fibre, not a great lump of butch knobbly timber. Had hopes for something really deep and warming, but this burns off quicker than a balsa wood tinder stick. The opening is downright delicious - orange, light woods, warm sweet resins, hint of cinnamon, summoning even a ghost of Fendi's awesome Theorema, or Micallef Gaiac - pretty classy company for a budget/midrange scent like this to be keeping. Sadly it all crumbles to a straight, dry, papery sandalwood - in other words, everything else steps back and it's perfectly pleasant Iso E Super compound all the way from then in - in under an hour on me. Never less than lovely, if not quite all the way to gorgeous, and sure it's well-priced, but it just doesn't go the distance for me. Oh, I just so *wish* it lasted...

This is warm, comforting and a little bit drowsy, like sitting in front of a campfire at night, though it doesn't actually smell like a campfire. Resembles high-quality Japanese sandalwood incense with a touch of citron (not strictly "citrus"). An honest, unisex scent, best for Fall and Winter, late day or evening. I bought this in Florence, so of course it takes me right back there when I wear it. Long-lasting. I have to attempt "half-squirts" and not spray on my neck, because on me it's too masculine otherwise. It's a Like for me, but a quieter version would get a Love.

Bark is unisex, indeed. Gives the impression of freshness, perhaps a bit masculine, but I love it now. In fact, I still could wear men's fragrances when gets warmer...some citrus-woody scents, like Guerlain Vetiver or Dior Homme Sport. Bark is soothing, calming; Magot has that same effect on me when it's cold, and Bark works fine in spring or fall.