BARREL

there was a time when i was about to shell out upwards of 200 euros for this, and i'm glad fate intervened as i would've greatly regretted having done so. it sounds like a winning combo, but the unfortunate truth is that it comes across quite femme, floral and wispy for my liking. there are a few 'whiskey' barrel scents out there on the market, and very VERY few of them achieve that, and even fewer of them actually smell wearable. won't namedrop which ones, but it's incredibly hard to get a scent that has that knockout punch when it comes to either booze or booze-inspired. this one, unforch, comes on too dainty for mine. this might be your cup of tea, and that's cool, but for me it's just not my bag.

This perfume is exactly what the name promises: the intoxicating scent of a barrel filled with a fine spirit. The wood saturated with the drink inside, a warm comforting scent, full bodied with just enough sweetness. It is woven through with the tanginess of tanine so it doesn't become cloying. It reminds me of Lubin's Korrigan in certain aspects, but without the overwhelming sweetness that one exudes after a while. Love this perfume, I bought it as my Christmas gift. Plus, the bottle is packed in the most beautiful satin-lined box, just like the perfumes of long ago. Longevity is pretty good, my T-shirt still smells delicious the next day, so this one is definitely a winner.

This smell is 1:1 of a childhood memory for me, the apartment that belonged to my sisters best friend. It was always dark, even in the daytime, but always at the perfect temp and smelled like they cleaned their space & clothes daily. Shallow as it may be, but when my sister stopped taking me I was sad ‘fore I was sure I’d never smell that cozy, cocooning -aroma again. It last a long time too! I spray once on the wrist before bed and it’ll be there when I wake. I love the amouage opus line and I feel like this fits as a bridge for opus I & III.

This is one of my favorites from MiN. Rum is the star supported by woods and leather as others have noted but on my skin the tuberose shows itself after about an hour. I have been exploring tuberose lately and Barrel is high on my list of unique approaches to this gorgeous flower. It isn't overt but it does waft in and out throughout the day. I thought this would be a cold weather scent when I tested it this winter but I'm enjoying it more now in warmer temperatures.

Very smooth unisex masculine leaning rum and leather opening before transitioning to myrrh and cedarish accords in the middle anchored by barely noticeable patchouli. Coriander plays a major role in rounding out this one. I love most all of Min fragrances and put them in my top 5 houses currently, this is and I'm not just saying it, is beautifully blended with lots of longevity, sillage and depth.