Iunu

Tried it today in a MB branch in close proximity to a famous castle West of London. The sales consultant was extrememly pleasant and knowledgeable. We both chatted "fragrance" and then she presented me with this intriguing concoction: very modern cotemporary scent. Typical modern opening with (pink?) pepper, ginger and while not listed I somehow get pimento (red chilly), and as AMOUAGE was mentioned earlier in a review, I disagre with the "Jubilation XV" connotation (as that one is soo much more dense and sweet and has NO FLORALS WHATSOEVER) To me it's more of a very light (diluted) blend of "Reflection" (the white jasmine = core note) combined with OPUS IV (the elemi, exotic note) by AMOUAGE and a really non-hippie modern Patchouli. Of course a £65 EdT cannot be a strong and potent as the £165 EdP (AMOUAGE) and the whole product is lighter. Pleasantly so! We don't have to wear EdP ALL the time, do we? I really love this for it is pleasantly exotic, well blended, interesting and I LOVE THE FLACON, handsome bottle with a safe and solid safe twist to open pump spray top. The entire bottle screams "well thought through and well made". Being slightly spoilt by AMOUAGE, I think the projection and sillage could be stronger, but it is only an EdT and for that it is performing very well. Seriously good for what I consider a great daytime winter (evening autumn fragrance). 8 out of 10

Mystical, addictive, sultry, warm, hazy, dark, sublime - to me Iunu is an instant winner among Navigations Through Scent line. Love from first sniff and it comes from person who tries to avoid ginger and jasmine by all means. And here we go, - besieged and bewitched. Name Iunu comes from ancient Egyptian form "Iwnw" (The Pillars), - lost city of Heliopolis, where was major cult of ancient Gods Ra and Atum.

As mentioned below this is a quality scent. Has good longevity but stays close to the skin for most of its duration. Lovely drydown and encourages me to try some of the others in the range.

I ordered this based only on several reviews and descriptions and was not disappointed. It's opening is very exotic and spicy-- lots of piquant ginger, pepper and elemi oil--the top notes spin your head around the first time you smell it. Then it quickly settles down into warm florals with a hint of spice--think jasmine, iris, almost something chrysanthemum-y about it, though that's not an ingredient. The base is very warm and cozy-- woody amber and patchouli--and it stays on the skin for a very long time. I think this scent might be just as nice on a gent as it is on a woman. Maybe this is how George Clooney smells? If you buy the whole ancient Egypt marketing, then I think this is exactly how you might expect Nefertiti to smell. There's something exotic about it--yet it is not a loud scent and it politely stays within bounds (it is British, after all). Well done.

"Warning - may contain magic" Smells very expensive, exotic and opulent. Opening with ginger and elemi, going through a slightly floral phase with ylang ylang and jasmine together with hints of pepper and finally settling on a base of woods, moss and patchouli. High quality no doubt, with good longevity and moderate projection. Weirdly, I get a very oriental and amber-like feeling throughout, even if it's not listed. This reminds me of a high-class version of Tom Ford for men. Overall, an excellent sweet ambery ginger!