Feb 26, 2009 23:39
BPAL description: Chrysanthemum, marigold, golden sandalwood, vanilla, cinnamon, and amber incense.
In the bottle: Light golden oil. Soft and warm; faintly floral (definitely some 'mum), very rounded and almost creamy, delicately sweet.
Wet: Faintly spicy, almost like carnation. Very golden and light in feel as well as appearance. Hint of soft vanilla, and a good wallop of creamy amber.
Dry: The marigold adds a lovely fresh green note that mingles with the 'mum wonderfully. The amber has a hint of powder, but is mostly just warm, creamy, and comforting along with the sandalwood which is very light. A bit of smoky incense.
Later: Spicier, smokier, greener, sharper - with more throw and force. Some intense musk has come out - it's pretty sexy - and the vanilla has amped, becoming sweeter and more foody.
Summary: The golden creamy delicate sweetness reminds me a lot of L'Estate, but this has more depth, the darker elements of light spice and smoky incense and sexy musk. The amber-vanilla combo is beautiful and creamy without being powdery or cloying, and the flowers are rounded and velvety. The sandalwood is very faint. Good throw & lasting power.
The most complex and well-crafted of the new Shungas, for sure. It's not my style but it's gorgeous.
reviewer: fairnymph,
bpal: lupercalia 2009