The Silk Eau de Parfum

A sweet & creamy, salty vanilla. The heart of this scent is in a style akin to Emporio Armani Lei but without the ammonia. Less tart, less crisp, not as bright, less woody. Is, however, slightly muskier, nuttier, far creamier and boasts a maaassive heaped tablespoon of gloooorious salt! (I'm absolutely crazy for salty musk, when done correctly/when it manages to meet my (bizarre/unreasonable?) expectations - a rarity. THIS.) This is as moreish, sultry and comforting as, say, Sensuous by Estee. (I really have to be in the right mood for Sensuous. Sensai The Silk is more wearable and versatile for me, personally. Though they are not really so alike, they are in the same boat, on the same plateau, to a similar taste/character.) This smells very natural to my nose. for me this actually reeks of sophistication and feels like a "better than", very finely refined version of Lei. (If this was the original, Lei would be the cheaper copycat/dupe. And these are words uttered from the lips of a long-term fan of Lei.) It's a lavish expense that has an understated class . A class I'd anticipated from brands like Chanel, but Chanel never delivered. In fact, I hate to admit that I'd expect this sort of thing (in this day and age) from them. Obviously a modern, class fueled delusion. (I digress...) Of the notes listed above, I will say that I smell the following: Musk, Amber, Pink Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Pear and Bergamot. Past a brief blast of brash "perfume" (or as somebody else put it - "hairspray"), this casually saunters very smoothly and with gracious ease through its wonderful stages - opening to heart, heart through to base. AND WHAT A BASE. The opening is nutty, milky, with pear & woods. Heart brings added LOTV/iris/delicate florals, amber, salt. Base is a echo in remission of the heart - like the ice on the lake has broken to reveal a creamy, musky, animalic, savory, salted caramel. Though not what's considered masculine, this could be worn comfortably, with confidence, by males or females. It is very "come hither", warm skin, rousing from sunlit slumber, morning walk, nature. Not something you'll hear me say often, but this feels casual/business suitable and "at ease". Not simple, but rather with a complicated simplicity. T-shirt and jeans. Anyway, THAT BASE. This just gets better and better the longer I wear it. It lasts very well, too. With skin close to arm's length "aura" projection and stupendous (for such a soft scent, anyway - approx four/five hours) longevity. The base is a bed of plush white feathers and fluffy kittens (ouch...) and I'm dreaming of never waking up again.

Absolutely heavenly! This is for the EDP. Such a delicate breath of a perfume, and a brilliant blend of the notes. I am not a notes expert, but here evrrything is so well mixed, nothing screams or takes lead. The dry-down is beyond heavenly :) Warm, very sensual and delicate, sweet in the most exquisute sense. It does indeed smell like waves of some long light silken garnent. I watched an interview with the lady nose behind it, she seems just wonderful, delicate, very french :) The glass bottle is gorgeous, but the cup is plastic and light, and feels cheap. It is also hard ti take of. It's 50 ml for a very high price, but it's definitely my next purchase. Probably already tomorrow :) It is very much a skin scent I have been looking for for ages! It is also fantastic on hair. EDT opens fresher, greener somehow, lasts much shorter time. I Didn't care for it.

Smells like a sunny morning somewhere in modern Japan or Korea: you wake up in a bed with fresh linen that are still a bit fragrant from fabric softener. The window is opened, curtains flowing in front and you smell the florals from outside. There is vanilla tea ready and buttery cookies freshly made nearby your bed. A sense of love and comfort takes over. This is what I get from this perfume. It is a very buildable perfume and in my opinion also suitable for sensitive people as it doesn't come across offensive.

Wonderful from the beginning, and aptly titled: It really does cover the woman wearing it with a layer of invisible silk. It keeps its elegance and is undoubtedly 100% female - but then, this is interesting, because at the same time it reminds me of the male fragrance Greene Street. Which goes to show how thin the line between feminity and masculinity sometimes can be. It becomes much weaker quickly, but fortunately never fades away completely. ****

A soft, creamy, high-end lotion, grown up smell. To my nose, the musk and tonkabean is prominent. This is very good. Smells very expensive 💰 Lingers around you for a long time, but not in a heavy way. Would say this could be office friendly.