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Psihoz69 – :
1996 is a familiar comfort to a bibliophile such as myself. This is the scent of old books, with their worn covers, off-white pages and vanillic musty scent.
1996 achieves this distinctive fragrance with a dry patchouli, chaste amber and a very carrotty orris, a dusty violet powdering the edges. I don’t get much in the way of juniper or leather at all, though given this scent has quite a meaty feel to it I suppose they are contributing.
I would categorise this as a patchouli fragrance, so much so that it just barely steps over the line between wearable and unwearable for me, for whom PG Intrigant Patchouli and Chanel Coromandel simply turn to dirt.
It lasts and projects well, but is pretty linear, with only a mildly sweeter tone as it wears. Very unisex and quite versatile, I would only avoid it on very warm or humid weather where the patchouli could be a tad overbearing.
aleksandabramo – :
I Love this fragrance.It has earned a spot in my cabnet for sure and thats not easy to do. It’s a unisex scent and im a straight guy that will wear No Problem. It’s a Fun scent that will have people saying- hmmmmmmm Nice!
smedcom – :
الوصف هالمرة بلهجتي الكويتية
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ريحة العطر شرشوب خشب قديم
ضاربة شوية مطر ..!! 🙂
94901833 – :
An amber/vanilla/patchouli scent with the starchy texture of iris in the heart. The combination, unfortunately, makes me think of malted milk balls.
h9q – :
This is nothing like ambr fetiche! Its powedery leathery ambery papery vanillary goodness!
danilad419 – :
This fragrance is a crude copy of the amazing Ambre Fetiche de Goutal.
I do not like fragrances that imitate others because they seem to me the works of unscrupulous opportunists who want to monopolize as their own the masterpieces of others. Also this 1996 has a dirty residual typical of this house that leaves as I said in a rough start and poorly topped.
Rating: 1 for putting something. 🙂
Дедуля – :
This is a simple composition of juniper, amber, patchouli (which feels like root) with a dusty vanilla vibe and noticeable violet with low-moderate performance overall. Longevity is about 3.5-4 hours. Not for me.
Lefff – :
Damn you Byredo….You are going to break me! First came Mojave Ghost, then Oud Immortel and then Gypsy Water…And NOW, NOW you tempt me with 1996 Innez&Vindooh….Curses be unto you…In a good way…You know when you find a house that just works for you? This is mine..I have tried other Byredo’s but these 4 are show stoppers in my book and worth the money…I will just see what my oldest kid will fetch on the open market…
kabban2 – :
A simple chypre accord with amber sultan, patches, juniper, and suede. To my nose: masculine, retro, without surprises and with a sweetness that bores early. 1996 … no, thanks. I have lived better years.
BIG BOI – :
1996 was the year I graduated high school (a year early, so thus a year younger and more naive than everyone else in my graduating class). I was just figuring out who I was, for the first time allowed to buy my own clothes and cut my hair short. This perfume is what that 17 year old me would have worn every single day if a) I had the taste and b) the money. It’s smokey but youthful and giddy at the same time. It’s the mysterious cool girl I desperately wanted to morph into, from something delicate to tough and mysterious. The perfume carries with it a promise of things to come, and the late 90s felt full of promise for me and many others. The way the more crisp notes of florals and juniper morph into the heavier cocktail of leather and incense. Yum! Will wear this sample out probably a few more times, but it may be a contender for a full bottle.
deniskin78 – :
It’s really hard for me to say any fragrance is bad. Just because I may not like something doesn’t mean it’s not good but this one definitely became an acquired taste. I’ll admit, 1996 was a devastating year for me… Motivation for me to not want to like this one but I just can’t. This is special… Hated it upon first application but after 15 minutes… Magic happens. The juniper berries and iris fade into the background and the amber, leather and patchouli take over… I know this has been reformulated and I haven’t tried the new version…. YET!!!
ars – :
Profumum Roma’s Ambra Aurea meets Serge Lutens’ Ambre Sultan.
Imagine… a toned down Ambra Aurea taking up 75-80% of the composition, then throw in 20-25% of Ambre Sultan in the mix, which brings along spiciness.
Not bad, :).
ycd332Negeltzex – :
I have hundreds of fragrances…… i think i finally found my HG. Utterly compelling from start to finish…..
Edit : the melding with my skin on the dry down is just so amazingly sexy
csu838elipseskism – :
The iris opening note is to die for. This perfume should be exposed in an art gallery, it’s a real work of art. *****
sid-piter – :
Smells Awesome during cold rainy winter nights…
I can imagine someone wearing this one while hanging out with close friends (pub owner being one of them) on cold wintry night in a pub located in quite part of the town way after closing time…
Shares some DNA of Davidoff Amber Blend
Besrezen – :
Oh lord, this scent is hideous. I love leather, powder, amber and patchouli scents – but I really hate this. I put some of my sample on before work and 3 hours later I’ve had to wash it off. All I can smell is a damp patchouli smell with something acrid although I can’t tell what that is.
Yikes.
krava – :
Best out of the Byredo line in my opinion, from what I’ve smelled. Close second would be Super Cedar, then Oud Immortel, Bal D’ Afrique, Accord Oud and Pulp.
kirilloo – :
I blind bought 1996 Byredo last month only to discover that the scent was well Known to me. It took me a day to discover among my bottle collection … but success came when I opened the bottle of Oud Armaf Niche perfume. There is a very strong resemblance between this two fragrances.
morze6969 – :
Powdery, leathery and intense with a lovely shot of a sort of resinous vanilla at the end. Beautiful and totally addictive, a staple in my collection.
jfall – :
on dry down this is 80% similar to original a*men. remove that burnt caramel note from a*men and you are left with byredo 1996 (had two ml samples of both). not worth the price tag IMO because you can get original a*men dirt cheep nowadays.
pop373 – :
This is my go to signature scent. Loving the niche perfumes for decades, when I stumbled upon 1996 it felt as if I was in the High Street in London at an old Map shoppe. The leather stands out most to me, very little floral and a hint of powdered amber. Without exception, when I wear this, I always get complimented and I never tell, it is my secret weapon! The best place to dab is in the hair line, it simply trails along with me.
maksim_86 – :
1996 Inez & Vinoodh by Byredo smells of the finest vintage leather handbags lightly dusted in iris powder, an earthy patchouli sweetened up with the most syrupy-sweet amber, and a tart zingy twist of juniper berries. This fragrance is like a memory. It’s a cloudy grey day in November as you walk through a beautiful pine tree forest with the wind whispering across your skin in a chilly breeze. You wrap your sweater tighter around your body as you inhale the crisp air and look up at the grey sky. You catch the subtle smell of the tree bark and the sweet resins while you walk along listening to the twigs snap beneath your leather boots. It is the best time of year just as the weather turns cold. Every morning holds the promising warmth of the sun and every night the dark icy depths of what lurks beyond your cozy little cabin. I’ve never been so excited to be so scared. Love this fragrance!
melkon89 – :
I wish I could say I were amazed by this – unfortunately it’s just a solid like. The vanilla is the main player here – and because of that, it shares a strong resemblance to imaginary authors memoirs of a trespasser – key difference is leather for byredo and smoke for trespasser. It’s good enough, but not mind bending.
After multiple wears, unfortunately this doesn’t do much for me. It’s too overwhelming with smoke/vanilla. swap list!
mutantdd – :
First byredo I have been happy to test. Beautiful opening to die for. Sweet, thick resinous and powdery. For when a man feels in a delicate mood. Snuggle up to this whales behind.
segasmola – :
I get a sweet incense vibe for the first hour or so then the base pops up and I get a sweet powdery Amber the whole time . I think this house has some good scents but on me, the longevity to price ratio is unacceptable. This scent seems to have the best out of most of their offerings though. I have smelled this Amber in so many scents like histories parfum Amber 114 though so for me, I’m just going to pass.
zagor – :
Seemingly one of Byredo’s more popular cold-weather-friendly fragrances, 1996 was one that stuck out to me when I visited the house’s downtown NYC shop this past fall, and in finally getting around to trying it, I can see this being a unisex winner for many.
the juniper in the opening does announce its presence like spilled gin, but very quickly the heart of iris exposed and as it begins to dry down. In a semi-gourmand sense, the iris is intense enough to remind me of Dior Homme Intense but certainly the amber is the dominant note of the dry down, transitioning scent from powdery sharpness to creamy, powdery sweetness.
The overall experience is, as its taxonomy suggests, mainly a mix of powder (via iris) and amber. Patchouli gives an earthiness to the drydown but only subserviently to the amber. Certainly the entire character of the fragrance is cold-weather-leaning, as I imagine this would be too overpowering and cloying in the summer, nor do any of the notes speak to a warm outdoor experience.
Performance is excellent, strong for both projection and longevity. This one certainly won’t let you down in that respect.
1996 only seems to be available in a 50ml EDP, and at $175, is understandably slightly higher than most its Byredo kin, as it does seem to perform better than most.
Overall, it’s a little too powdery for my liking but I believe Byredo has achieved something excellent in 1996, which could be a winter staple for men or women alike.
7 out of 10
vitall61 – :
Syrupy, medicinal amber meets a dark leather and a tangy juniper note in the beginning of 1996 to form an accord in the opening and heart notes that reminds me of Guerlain Heritage EDP.
As 1996 dries down it becomes an almost startling imitation of Annick Goutal’s Ambre Fetiche (AF) minus the smokey incense note. Having owned and drained a bottle of AF, I have no desire to get a bottle of 1996. Its a very smooth composition that I think would actually be better suited for men than women. It smells good but ultimately less interesting than other niche amber based offerings.
jckeuiahf – :
More masculine side of unisex imho.
Longevity 10/10 – I enjoyed this wonderful smell for 12+ hours and it was still pretty clear much later.
Sillage is 7/10…
I get a spicy warm amber richness, I was unsure at first, but after 4 hours, I love this perfume and I want to wear it more often…
Overall, this perfume is beautiful art and it is quality too, I can easily award an overall 8/10.
I recommend 1996.
JONI555 – :
The juniper opens this up with a strike of sharp masculinity. When I smelled it I thought..ahhh Byredo. It has that signature flare! Sharp almost piney, peppery, spiky leather at first. whoa.
This is one of those fragrances where I can smell every note at one point or another which is great! It delivers!
I really like the juxtaposed tones of powder (amber/iris), Leather and Sharpness (juniper) during the drydown. It’s interesting. The leather in the heart changes to a softer, sweeter and smoother type leather, never overbearing though.
Then…comes the big wave of sweetness. Vanilla always acts out on my skin and I didn’t expect this to turn quite so sweet. So, what remains after a few hours is a leather that has been soaked in vanilla for a while.
Love it!
Max_Jonson – :
This fragrance is quite dramatic, I hated how it smelt on the paper strip when I first tested it. It definitely is an interesting perfume but not an easy to wear one. I tested it on my skin just recently and found out that it dries down to something very reminiscent of Tauer’s L’air du dessert marocain. Not a cheap perfume but if you don’t have access to Tauer’s masterpiece this is a good alternative once you get past the petrochemical like opening.
jdcosta – :
It’s…OK. This is a more conceptual than a wearable scent at the opening, and it takes a while to settle down on the skin. For the first half an hour I smelled like a combination of shoe polish, dust, petrol…mmm!
Once the floral notes emerge, the leather/vanilla combination is very soft and pleasant towards dry down, and I can see its appeal as a very expensive (and therefore exclusive) skin scent, if you care about that kind of thing.
However, I don’t mind smelling like everyone else if it means buying and wearing scents that are cheaper and actually nicer than this one. It may smell different, but that isn’t enough for me.
alrxysloz – :
Mysterious,velvet and warm! This scent is elegant, mysterious and fascinating … skin surrounds the iris amber and the other notes in a warm and overwhelming aura that radiates elegance, sensuality with a touch of mystery. And ‘well done, every note wraps the other in perfect harmony, its evolution is slow, and slowly unfolds. Will prove to be a warm scent, sensual and enveloping some earthy .. there is also something a little prickly, perhaps patchouli or violet, it is beautiful and really recommend! The sillage is moderate, longevity excellent (8-10 hours), is a complex parfum. Byredo great job.
Sillage: 7/10
Longevity: 8/10
Scent: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
lenivetz – :
I have always been in a love/hate relationship with Byredo. Always loved the candles but always been disappointed when I’ve smelled the perfumes. I feel as if the perfumes are overpriced, overhyped and lack character. The ones I have smelled have been very safe and bland – maybe why Byredo has been so succesful in the Swedish market where light, non-offensive, fragrances seem to sell well…
Anyway, the specific candles I’ve loved have been Ambre Japonais and Gingembre with their dark dark base that would remind me of the smell of my black denim jacket, a cold basement and an underground parking lot. I guess it is a combination of amber, leather and black pepper. It was this dark aroma that I would look for in the perfume section but would not find. Until I tried 1996.
First I tried it on a paper strip but shortly went back and tested it on my wrist. The rest of the day I looked like the girl on the photograph as I constantly kept smelling it, lol. For me this is a creamy, gourmand scent that is very luxurious. It smells like powdery vanilla sugar but has a hint of leather in the back that makes it tough and gives it charisma. The contrast makes it very interesting.
It resembles one of the dark grey Tom Ford bottles and sometimes Dior Homme. Compared to TF this has no oud which I find too spicy on me and compared to DH this is less fruity. Would like to test it against DH Intense and would buy it today if I didn’t find the price point very expensive.
CKpevinJ – :
Is this to masculine for a women to wear? I love the smell but I am a bit unsure if i want to purcase it bacause i want to smell feminine… Would love to hear what men think.. 🙂
Gafar82 – :
The notes sound good and smell even better. I smell amber, iris and juniper berries at the beginning. Warm, and I can’t say sexy, but earthy and very appealing with a deep, rich background. It is vibrant. It is like a man or woman you meet that is just attractive. They look nice yes and dress well, but there is something about them that is irresistibly appealing. You are drawn to them That is what this fragrance does. It draws you to it. I cannot stop sniffing my wrist, What a cocktail this is. Makes me think of dinner in a high end restaurant, candles flickering on the table, me dressed to the nines. A bit of gin and tonic in my hands or even better cognac slightly warm. I rarely drink, but this definitely gets you thinking about it. Classy, elegant and well dressed comes to mind when I smell this. If I was single and met a man who wore this, I think I would follow him around. But since I am the one wearing it, I would say “Heel boys”
Ladies get yourself some of this. Money well spent. Hoping for another bottle in the near future already.
naek – :
Official notes according to Byredo site:
Top: juniper berries, black pepper
Heart: violet, leather accord, orris
Base: patchouli, black amber, vanilla
I know quite a few things about iris/orris but 1996, as far as my nose can detect, is dominated by this multifaceted note.. It’s not like the makeup or lipstick accord à la Dior Homme but more of earthy and “carroty” iris/orris.. It is perfectly blended with violet, patchouli, amber and vanilla making it warm, cozy and comforting! Another great scent from the house of Byredo!
fiera – :
Acquiring a signature scent involves far more than a fragrance meshing with your body chemistry, but transporting you to a special place. It should define you note by note. You typically discover your signature when you aren’t in search of one. Something like love. This is what happened with me and 1996 Inez & Vinoodh. My first impression was negative and thought, this is beyond me. After revisiting and applying the parfum distanced opposed to close range, it took me by storm. An oriental storm that is. The note pyramid displayed, seems to be missing something royal or foreign to this Earth because I can find similar compositions and never come up with this scent. The patchouli is evident, but there is something effervescent and warm about it. Red and velvety even. Iris, leather and amber are three of my most favored notes, but how can they equal this smell?? However this phenomenon of a fragrance came to be, it is not only inspired by art but art itself. 1996 Inez & Vinoodh is beautiful, regal and captivating.
os29 – :
This fragrance actually gives me goosebumps! In the most positive way ever. If this is what Juniper Berrys smell like; i always want to smell like Juniper Berrys. It’s a very rich, raw and yet soft and warm fragrance. It’s exciting, deep and has an heaven sent longlivity on my skin. The sillage is heavy but i still want to take a bath in it. If i smelled this fragrance on another person, he/she would defenetly catch my interest. In my opinion this fragrance, along with Bullion, is Byredos masterpice.
jeo957bedyWelty – :
This is a wonderful perfume!
Delicate, gentely warm and very comforting.
The opening is quite lethry and is than toned down by a superb violet note.
When that happens, the perfume becomes an earthy, sensual aura.
It is an absolute masterpiece!
Very happy to have it in my collection
ps: I know that vanilla is not in the notes but I could swear it’s there!
Samsaed – :
Per me è un profumo delizioso.
In questo periodo amo usare fragranze a base di iris e questa è una delle mie preferite.
In realtà non è solo un profumo all’iris, quanto un accordo floreale complesso, su una base morbida di resine e cuoio, con un pizzico di patchouli che dà vivacità alla composizione (e la rende adatta, forse, anche alla pelle maschile).
Sulla mia pelle, però, emerge in modo particolare la nota di iris. E vengo avvolta da una nuvola di soffice e polverosa magia…
Ma non è presente quella dolcezza, a volte eccessiva, che spesso carattetizza le fragranze declinate attorno all’iris. E’, invece, un profumo carezzevole e sensuale che mi fa sentire languida. E, grazie al cuoio presente in piramide, la mia pelle profumata con questo Byredo mi ricorda la morbidezza dell’alcantara e fa venire voglia di accarezzarla.
Una composizione che, su di me, risulta quindi sensualmente fiorita e molto originale.
Lo adoro !!
gram00 – :
I am obsessed with this juice. I love Iris, not a huge fan of amber however this perfume is so powdery and dry I must have it!Perfect for winter/fall.
Very comforting scent, like wearing a warm blanket. Very unique as well, you wont smell like anyone else around with this on.
Longevity wise – you get what you pay for. This lasts on me 12 hours easy. I spray before I go to work, projection is moderate at this point. After work I have to put my nose to my wrist however it is still there. I woke up this morning and I could still smell the ghost of it. Worth the cash!
sergyn2011 – :
Wow ! I am speechless, this must be my next purchase ! It’s a dark heavy iris leather scent unlike most of my iris/ violet based fragrances , this is on the dark side, on the bad side , easily worn by both sexes !
The beginning is a slap,of amber and vanilla , a tat masculine and somewhat old school and extremely strong. The drydown is amazing, sweeter and smooth and thick.
In a way this has a chocolatey feel like the reviewer below , henry345que suggested, I completely agree!!!! The iris paired with the amber and the patchouli and leather equals dark chocolate and vanilla. Btw vanilla IS in here , but Fragrantica hasn’t listed it.
Amber and leather and juniper are very loud and the iris and the violet dance in the background along with a sweet lushes note of heavy booze and vanilla as well as patchouli. This is a head turner ! Heavy and just ,,,, wow!
Byredo fragrances are minimalistic in style of bottles with a magnetic cap, love the presentation !
I just did some reading on this fragrance as it really captivated me.
It started of as a limited eddition and apparently is here to stay for the public now ( still not completely clear on that )
I took some quotes out of a review that I found extremly fitting and I wanted to share this here.
“1996 is described as warm and almost vicious ! ,,, it has the chewiness of dark chocolate , an affect achieved by boosting the chocolaty facet of certain iris extractions with patchouli- stuffed with a booze lazed ,sticky filling . The other dark facet of iris and leather underlined here by suble animalistic undercurrent, keeps a hint of sweetness in check , this is a treat for grown ups. Which may well explain the look on young Kirsten’s face ,,,when she is good she is very good but when she is bad she is better 😉 “
MeTaJIJIuCT – :
I confess that i always had a peeve with the fragrance house Byredo. Not that its creations were bad, but the didn’t seemed consistent with the position that their price put them I felt that there was lacking a clear nexus bettwen the very personal inspirations and the fragrances, that could been part of any other brand. Because of this i got surprised with 1996, born from the parternship bewteern the brand and photrographers duo Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
The idea was born initially as a gift limited edition to the friends of the photrographers duo, one which was inspired in their favorite notes and the ‘Kirsten, 1996’, photography. I imagine that the reaction was quite positive and both the brand and photrographers saw that they had in their hands a product which could be commercial success.
As they describe, 1996 is really cozy, warm and doesn’t seem exactly ultra modern neither old fashioned. If i was going to sum up, i would say that it’s an iris creation in a good ambar and patchouli background. The iris here seems for me delicate, devoid of its violet nuances or its cold aroma. It’s an iris accord that reminds me a lot of the carrot aroma, that texture of a carrot which is slightly sweet, earthy and, somehow, orange on its smell. It’s an organic aroma delicious for me, which goes along with good mixture of patchouli and ambar – an ambar which gives more emphasiss on the vanilla part and that with patchouli ends producing a sensation of semisweet chocolate on skin. I like how the spices are used in this creation, giving a fresh spicy touch which is secondary and it’s used to soften the base notes intensity. If you are looking for a good oriental iris, 1996 is a great choice.
qpyqpuk – :
I kind of love this scent, but I don’t think I would wear it. It’s very evocative – and like others, I was reminded of old books with leather bindings. Along with warm alcohol and vanilla cookies, and this quite strong smell of autumn, with its sweet smelling rotting leaves (pathouli!).
It’s a warm, dark, sweet, earthy and cozy fragrance with an edgy nostalgia.
rolexreplica31090 – :
Smells like a very elegant dirt. Which is a good thing in my book.
I tried this on and tested it to my friend, who said I smelled like a homeless person, so I ended up not buying this. Which I now regret. I can still remember the smell on my skin. Definitely next buy.
teror13245768 – :
Whoa.
The story of the hidden room with the old baroque paintings, red velvet loveseats, and old books. Ambery liquor in a glass. A mysterious look over a bare shoulder. A small gypsy band plays in one corner. The room is electric. Another smile, another breath – the perfect moment.
This is a black amber with accents that are truly beautiful. I wore it yesterday for the first time, and felt really gorgeous in it. A gent insisted I tell him the name, said it was amazing, and my best friend said she kept getting wafts of it throughout the night.
It is long lasting, even as it fades a little in its most prominent juniper twist, and in the end is a sultry black amber with a touch of patchouli. Fresh berries and a smoky woodiness.
For the elegant bohemian lady.
potapoff – :
English:
After a while, when we use or have experienced so much in the world of perfumery, we get to a point that almost nothing surprising in this universe, I speak for myself. I do not know if that feeling comes by too much of repeated, similar and related information posted on the consumer market of perfumery, or the fact that our sense of smell become more careful after numerous contacts with the aromatic scent of every reality experienced. Anyway, having had contact with Inez & Vinoodh 1996 Byredo, I have to remove part of what I wrote above and consider that it is still possible to come across real masterpieces in the world of perfumery, the sublimity of its composition, the link of each note and the way they evolve step by step skin contact. It opens with an aromatic green lapada Juniper Berries designing leagues (dry and prominent smell of Gin; something alcoholic excellent quality), only wires sautéed in pure olive oil, I can understand this, I do not know if I’m going crazy . Hence some two hours later you realize the thin notes of Iris with his characteristic touch of makeup, without much intensity due to the intervention of the petals of a retro powdery Violet bringing the illustrious fragrance that sooner or later these notes are interspersed design and a ballet masterful light touch, now bitter, yet the juniper. You need to wait for several hours until her bottom notes are presented with very dry Patchouli, deep notes of leather and hints of amber resin that give Inez & Vinoodh 1996 Byredo sophistication, luxury and pure opulence legitimate. There you experience this fragrance and not remembering suits couture world out of thin places, etc. of special moments, one must be aware Inez & Vinoodh to wear 1996 because their course is different from the logic which we are accustomed to dealing daily. Fixing and projection deserve note 11. I have never been so praised! Long life to Jerome Epinette and Ben Gorham who presented humanity with this distinguished art as bottled.
Dedido this review to my great friend Renato Pereira!
Português:
Depois de um tempo, quando já experimentamos ou usamos tanta coisa nesse universo da perfumaria, a gente chega a um ponto que quase mais nada desse universo nos surpreende, falo por mim. Não sei se tal sensação surge pelo excesso de tanta informação repetida, semelhante e correlata lançada no mercado consumidor da perfumaria, ou se pelo fato do nosso olfato se tornar mais criterioso após inúmeros contatos com a realidade aromática de cada perfume experimentado. Enfim, após ter tido contato com Inez & Vinoodh 1996 de Byredo, sou obrigado a retirar parte do que escrevi acima e considerar que ainda é possível se deparar com verdadeiras obras de arte no mundo da perfumaria, pela sublimidade da composição do mesmo, pelo enlace de cada nota e pela forma como as mesmas evoluem passo a passo em contato com a pele. Ele abre com uma lapada verde aromática das bagas de Zimbro que projeta a léguas (cheiro seco e proeminente de Gin; algo alcoólico de excelente qualidade), só que refogado em fios de azeite puro, eu consigo perceber isto, não sei se estou ficando louco. Daí umas 2 horas depois você percebe as notas finas de Íris com seu toque característico de maquiagem, sem muita intensidade por conta da intervenção das pétalas de Violeta trazendo um atalcado retrô ilustre à fragrância, que hora ou outra estas notas se intercalam e projetam num bailado magistral leves toques, agora amargos, ainda do Zimbro. Você precisa esperar por várias horas até que suas notas de fundo se apresentem, com muito Patchouli seco, notas de Couro profundas e toques resinosos de Âmbar que conferem a Inez & Vinoodh 1996 de Byredo sofisticação, luxo puro e opulência legítima. Não existe você experimentar esta fragrância e não se lembrar dos ternos da alta costura mundo a fora, de lugares finos, de momentos especiais etc., precisa-se ter consciência ao vestir Inez & Vinoodh 1996, pois seu decorrer é diferente do lógico o qual estamos acostumados a lidar cotidianamente. Fixação e projeção merecem nota 11. Nunca fui tão elogiado! Vida longa a Jerome Epinette e Ben Gorham que presentearam a humanidade com esta tão insigne arte engarrafada.
Dedido esta resenha ao meu grande Amigo Renato Pereira!
Steewmeftofit – :
Inez and Vinoodh evidently had a far classier 1996 than I did, and theirs wears far better with time.
I just tested this and within an hour I had people following me around a store, asking what I was wearing. The opening is pure gin, summery fresh and fizzy, then it mellows quickly to what I assume is a purple flower mid-section, held aloft (and grounded) by amber and leather. Usually I find purple flowers heady and intoxicating (think Bond No 9, Broadway Nite) but this is artfully blended. I don’t think I’d be able to pick the notes blind; on me this is sweet, with a hint of cassis.
I also agree with Msgreenpebble – there’s a library hiding behind the amber and leather here, a welcoming warming liqueur on a small dark wood table nestled near towers of books.
Needless to say, I bought this after the third person said I smelt amazing, and am going to spend the afternoon reading.
jlw723Bessinepome – :
Msgreenpebble love your comment on the category and totally agree!
I love the character of 1996 – it’s so comforting but at the same time elegant and sensual. On me I mostly get the patchouli, amber and leather. It’s quite similar to other fragrances I adore, such as Prada. If you love that one go try this one as well!
mozyTeame – :
The juniperberries in this comes out one part swedish wood & one part heavy medicinal. The very bourbon-vanilla shows after a few minutes. Interesting amber-note that in combination with juniperberries- becomes the most sharp “oriental Woody” ive come across this year. Could not find a time & place to wear this. But i will try this again, as soon as the cold weather comes to scandinavia:)
kent78 – :
Sweet, dry & spicy, floral with a touch of leather & amber……This is one of a few of my ULTIMATE -GO -TO – Sunny day scents!
orlyorlydavidov – :
I tested this during summer in Barcelona. This is part of a beloved category of Amber perfumes I mentally entitle Library Perfumes. Some smell like new books, others like a comfy refuge in the local library. This one is a library in an Edwardian clubhouse. There are gorgeous books, yes of course, but there is also some well worn Chesterfields to sit on, oak tables and a butler to bring you gin or cognac, you choose. No one tries to hurry you along here, it is so comfortable you can stay as long as you like. On winter nights Creme Brûlée is on