Traviata

Excited to be one of the first to try this. And how different it is! I haven't smelled anything like this before. Even though there is lavender in the opening, I do not get a fougere quality. Not even in the slightest. It's almost like a different category of fragrance. I'm having a hard time even putting it into words. It's very complex and very resinous, but the lavender creates a cooling effect that stays throughout its entirety. If you are bored with what is currently on the market like I am, this will get you thinking. I am almost frustrated I can't put this into words. It is like a symphony. It's going to take a few hours to really understand the complexity of this. Christian is a master. I will say this is not for everybody. This is no way near Mass market appealing. However, it is very interesting. It's not sweet, but it is dancing around an amber quality.

Dried fruits, fresh lavender slightly metallic and medicinal with soft spices, a tinge of green/citrus facets, cedar/amberwood base. You get a little bit of everything with this blend Fresh, fruity, floral, spicy, citrus, and woody. Each facet is distinct yet perfectly complimentary. Lavender is however front and center, everything revolves around it and enhances its beauty. Slight resemblance to Amethyst haze but much more complex and interesting here. Lovely blend, lavender on its own is overbearing to my nose but when it’s masterfully blended like this it surprisingly becomes so addictive and one of my favorite notes.

Omg! I didn’t expect this from the house, this is something new. Citrus lavender opening with a hint of green. Then the fruity notes settles it all in to a woody, amber and light patchouli dry down. What fascinated me is that the lavender and citrus stays on top even on the dry down. Another wonderful creation from sir Christian Provenzano.

Traviata is a masterpiece. Provenzano is a true artist. Complex, slightly powdery. Beautiful dry down, elegant and soft. My wife, mother in law and my son all love this frag on and me that says a lot.

Is this sad and melancholy, or is it me that is sad and melancholy?