Oriental Lumpur

One of the most original and exciting scents I've tried in a long while. A decades-old review from Basenotes perfectly sums up my initial impression: "Ever move into a pre-owned home? Upon moving day you open up all the drawer and cupboards in the kitchen and without a doubt, you know which drawer was the spice drawer." Yep. Curry spices. Nutmeg, clove, fennel, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, even oregano! Bone dry and woody. Powdery, medicinal, savory, exotic, strange, dirty, dusty, earthy. In the background, there are very faint hints of patchouli and amber, but they are wispy and fleeting. Natural smelling and totally romantic. Not something I'd wear often or even around other people necessarily. But this just landed on my wishlist.

Oriental Lumpur is to date my favorite offering from Les Nereides. From the subtle sweentess of the peppers and the hint of vanilla to the savory sparkle of nutmeg and patchouli and sandalwood burnishing, the dry spiciness is breathtaking and exotic. For someone who loves African/Middle Eastern spice profiles, this one is absolutely delicious. This is going on my MUST HAVE list for FB. Update: Longevity is great and sillage is good but not overpowering. I wore this yesterday and kept thinking what a wonderfully balanced fragrance it is, and how it would work equally well for man or woman. Love this one. This is extremely exotic and extremely refined. Elegant.

Wow, so good experience. Nice and mysterious fragrance. I’m in love just after first sniff. All spices are so well balanced that it smells very delicate but the silage is great. OL is also really long lasting fragrance. Slightly sweet and soapy, but these elements make OL wearable for all occasions and around the year. This is nothing like full of spices rich oriental fragrances. Also in my opinion OL is unlike any other cologne. A must try for perfume lovers.

aaaahhhh finalmente posso osare con profumi caldi e avvolgenti, stante la temperatura. questo è una meraviglia, complesso, variegato e mutevole. primo impatto con note che sanno di spezie indiane e zafferano. accordo centrale con incenso che vira verso il tabacco e una punta di vaniglia bourbon. eccellente!

On the more delicate side of spicy...no curry spices to my nose, an Oriental bouquet to conjure with. The nutmeg & vanilla make it a more feminine offering, rather than the dry masculine spices of Sahara Noir for instance. Not long lasting, but worth the effort.