Suma Oriental

I ordered the complete Une Nuit à Bali sample set and to be honest this Suma Oriental was one of two I expected not to be 'my cup of tea'. I'm not a big fan of patchouli or rum and in most cases unisex perfumes turn out to be too masculine for me. So when I tested it the first time I just tried one small spray fearing that based upon the notes it would be an instant dislike. This one really took me by surprise! The patchouli is soft and the perfume is very creamy, no harsh woods or strong earthiness. I get a lot of creamy tonka and cacao and little patchouli, the rum note quickly fades which is a good thing IMO. It's also not overly sweet but just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate. Sillage is only heavy the first 30' than it is moderate, on my clothes the perfume is long lasting 12+ hours but on my skin it lasts for 5 to 6 hours. I have been wearing my sample for 2 days and I love it so much I'm getting a 50ml bottle.

" Dark Chocolate Liquor " My second sample in the Une nuit Nomade sample pack, Suma Oriental, draws a warm and cozy smile to my face. It opens up with sweet rum - due to the presence of a boozy accord, Cacao and tonka - and quickly settles down to a warm amber feel. The Patchouli accompanies the journey from start to finish, most prominently at the beginning, but continues to linger till the end giving the fragrance a woodsy kick and steering it from the overly sweet path making it very well-blended. Suma Oriental reminds of L'Instant de Guerlain - because of its spicy cacao - and also of Vanille Havane by Les Indémodables because of the sweet-tobacco. I find the Chocolate Liquor analogy very suiting, especially at first. Not greatly unique but very agreeable to wear, this fragrance shines in cooler weather, casual or formal. Radiates extremely well and lasts a long time. 7/10

This is gorgeous - to me this fragrance is exactly the warm embrace of hot sun on skin. I can’t explain why but that’s what I see/feel, along with the colour burnt orange. It’s sweet in the most hypnotic and inviting way. This one makes me feel confident, powerful and alluring. It has personality and presence but is not overwhelming- and if you don’t overspray could be worn in an office. It’s distinctive which is why it will either feel like “you” or it won’t. It could easily have become my signature scent... if it didn’t give me a migraine. I tested it a few times hoping that it was just a coincidence, but sadly I just can’t wear it. If patchouli doesn’t trigger you, worth sampling.

Too much cypriol oil on top for my taste, but after an hour it gets much better and the drydown is a gourmand bliss: cacao and tonka bean, soft wood and round sweetness. Composition does not remind me of Bali at all, but it is lovely nevertheless. Lasting power is over 12 hours, much longer than the other ones from the line. There are 25 ml vials of the perfumes available, which is very handy both for sampling and for travel. I've got several of those from Une Nuit Nomade after the sample kit was used up. Suma oriental, Jardines de Misfah - perfect honeyed floral, Sun bleached - airing clothes washed with a fancy softener and Nothing like sea and sky - a breath of fresh, clean air.

This is a perfect cacao dusted patchouli. I absolutely love this fragrance and it was love at first sniff. I've been wearing my sample over the course of a few days and my love has only increased. I smell cacao, patchouli, and sandalwood as the most prominent notes. This is sweet, but is not a gourmand bomb. I personally think the blend of patchouli to other note is absolutely perfect, but keep in mind, I am a lover of patchouli. This is a perfectly cacao sweetened patchouli with a sweet sandalwood base. I say all that, but this is not too sweet. It is warm and enveloping. I ordered a full bottle the day I first smelled my sample. This juice is a beautiful oriental fragrance.