Sorong 20.1

As a chef for many years, I am quite familiar with the dusty and exotic fragrance of saffron, and if you’re looking for a realistic rendition of the precious spice, look no further than Sorong 20.1. This is, at a glance, a tribute to the power and reverence of the rouge threads, but is actually an hommage to Kyara - as referenced on the box itself- the “rarest type of agarwood”, according to a couple sources found online. Surely there is no actual oud present, much less the highly sought after Kyara, but that’s the inspiration for this fragrance. I enjoy it thoroughly for what it is, a very earthy and dusty fragrance with hints at smokey incense. Recommended.

On me this smells like amber lacquered edible woods...mouthwatering. Not sure what I smell beneath but as though there was a bit of an animalic tinge (no skank, only a whisper). Luckily I don't get cypress as dominant as voted, if it's there, it's blended perfectly well, and the same goes for iris (no powdery feel) or citruses. Overall, (as expected from PG) Sorong is also a highly sophisticated, classy scent (but not snobbish), smells like quality and really well-blended. I'd say it's safe for a blind-buy and also perfectly unisex. Very tempted to add it to my want list now!!!

A subtle smoky Oriental, this is a unique and evocative scent. It opens with notes of saffron, blackcurrant and citruses. The heart has fenugreek, elemi resin, ginger, iris and labdanum. The perfume settles on a bed of guaiac, cypriol, cypress, synthetic musk and tonka bean. The overall feeling is of suble exotic elegance and in spite of many notes, the perfume is quite airy and settles down after a heavy smoky start quite fast. Unisex perfume with moderate to strong sillage and good longevity. Enjoy!

Subtle, airy and ethereal are all used to describe Sorong below, and I agree. After the saffron and citrus opening, the notes that standout to me are saffron (again), ginger and cypress. The other notes blend together and create an overall wearable and unique Spring perfume.

Quick test and first impression; harmonious and deceptively simple. Ethereal. Understated and elegant.