L'Oblìo

This is incredibly soft, both in sillage as well as in impression. It's like the lightest wisp of grey tulle, or a scrap of fog still hanging on amidst the mountains. Beautiful but ephemeral. Barely there, but lovely while it lasts. The scent itself is pretty true to what you'd imagine looking at the notes. There's a brief orris-like vegetal note in the beginning, which dies down to let the iris, woods, and incense come through. Just beautiful, in a contemplative way. Perfect for cool weather, libraries, and deep thought. It's slightly salty or ashy at times, other times it's hay-like and honeyed. If this were stronger I would be raving about it. As it is, I'm happy enough to have tried it, but can't say it's FB worthy due to its performance. Then again, I think I'll miss my sample when it's gone, so I might seek out a travel-size to indulge in from time to time. Edit: I caved. I grew more and more obsessed with this as my sample ran out, so when I found a 10ml decant on sale for $25 I bought two bottles ASAP. I get around the sillage issue by spraying on my clothes, which hang onto the scent and release little wafts as I move around. The spray format also helps. I'm in love. Edit again: a year later and I'm still in love. This is my signature cool weather scent. Not that it's bad in the heat, but it has such a poetic melancholy to it that it's perfect for cool, grey days.

Inspired by the desire to be in the state of oblivion while the perfumer was in a trip down Mekong river in Cambodia? Man, I am sold, that was where I grew up, though I would say this is like a modified Dior Bois D'argent. It really impresses me with the dusty iris opening accompanied by the slightly bitter sweetness of which I believe it could be the notes of mate and immortelle combined. It reminds me of a Cambodian woven mat that made from dry reed/palm leaves, which I used to lay down on at my grandparents house in the countryside, where there was a super dusty dirt road at the front. It is a memory scent that I have long forgotten/taken for granted, and now I am evoked. It is nostalgic, and awe-inspiring to me how Mr. Giuseppe Imprezzabile captures the scent of a place into a bottle. A big respect and appreciation. Scent profile: Dry, dusty iris+hay-like smell, and lightly sweeten by immortelle/mate This belongs to a soft/weak projection group. Close to skin. A preferred scent to enjoy by the wearer rather than pleasing the mass. Longevity is 6-8 hours on my skin. 90% close to Dior Bois D'argent while L'Oblio has a fresh sweetness from mate and immortelle, more dusty and naturalistic. Redundant to own both. Another similarity is Xerjoff Zefiro, same atmosphere while Zefiro has an interesting boozy white wine accord, and projects a little stronger.

This is a dense iris woodsy masterpiece, both powdery and smoky which are accords that aren't common together but produce an amazing effect that is dusty yet full, airy but contained, smoky yet ethereal and light, something of a purifying ritual. The name translates to Oblivion which feels right. Yes there is a similar texture to Dior Bois D'Argent but there are key differences that make this one better, the vibes are just different, and anyway it's possible for fragrances to come to similar ideas independently. It's been a few years since I wore BdA but I remember finding it too sweet for me due to the honey, and L'Oblio uses immortelle to add a touch of smoky/salty/green sweetness, the maté contributes to the dense texture while providing an interesting bitterness, and the incense adds to the smokiness. The note pyramid from the designer lists powder instead of musk, but I think that fragrantica mix-up works as a straight-up powder note can sometimes feel thin which doesn't represent L'Oblio. From the designer: "Oblivion (L'oblio) tells about the end of a long journey in the life of a man, the third and last chapter of the mystique trilogy. NOTES: incense, helichrysum, iris, mate, tobacco, oak wood, sandalwood, sacred woods, dust, moss

I get a comfort, a softness, a smooth vanilla. I feel a powdery, cloudy suspension - "Oblio" is the Italian word for "forgetfulness" or "oblivion." This is giving me Spiritueuse Double Vanille by Guerlain (my favorite of their discovery set). They both warm my spirit with a bliss (possibly read: intentional ignorance): "idc. Things are burning, but in this moment, I choose to forget." Wow. It evokes longing in me that made me well up a little, and not for a reason I can ascertain right now. As I go through the discovery set, I am reading the accompanying descriptions and inspirations from the perfume, and this one is my favorite. Meo Fusciuni knows how to evoke emotion. This is true artistry. There's a genuine thoughtfulness, and a tangible journey you can go along with the fragrance. I just love the entire concept. I thought Sogni was going to be my favorite, but this may surpass, or rather, they both hold different spaces in my heart and my "olfactory philosophy." beautiful. Wear this whenever you want to feel comfortable and forget.

The first time I tried L’Oblio, it felt vague, like the scent was so simple. I could only pick up the woody notes and didn’t connect with it, so I put it aside. Two weeks later, something shifted. I went back to it and suddenly the iris revealed itself. It’s sweet, calm, and so, so beautiful. It’s hard to explain, but I connect with it on a deeper level, like it reflects something hidden within me. It feels personal, almost like it’s a part of who I am. Right now, it’s without a doubt number 1 on my wishlist.