Torreja Sacra

Another very interesting fragrance from the Catalan house NBITOR and perfumer Miguel Matos. Like Jomasa, the first thing I notice is that delicious aroma of torrijas (Spanish-style French toast). A slightly lactose-like, almondy sweet bread aroma, but definitely torrijas where the cook has gone a bit overboard with the wine when soaking the bread... Let's just say, some seriously boozy torrijas. Because I also quite notice that wine note, fruity yet alcoholic and bitter at the same time. That aroma lasts on my skin for about an hour and a half. And as that sweeter, gourmand aspect fades (though without becoming an overpowering gourmand as my colleague mentioned), a woody base emerges on my skin, which is what I perceive for the rest of the time. On my skin, the most noticeable note in this base is patchouli, quite earthy, accompanied by an oud accord that adds a darker touch. Even so, the patchouli never becomes pure patchouli; spicy nuances and a hint of nuts are always present, along with benzoin, which lends an ambery note. For me, it's a well-rounded perfume that I will undoubtedly add to my collection as soon as I can. It's one of the best I've tried lately.

Strong, rich, bready, raisin-y. This is raisin bread in a bottle to me. Freshly baked, in an old farmhouse with stone floors and old oak beams. The woods in the house are enriched with the smell of smoke from the fireplace.