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wwwua – :
Very interesting and unexpected smell. It has a fresh (even cologne like) vibe to it despite the seemingly heavy and opaque notes (probably because it’s AdP after all lol). That freshness comes from the combination of mandarin, ginger and jasmine. And myrrh here is fizzling and coke like, reminds me of serge lutens myrrh.
АТИЛЬ – :
I don’t understand the moderate sillage votes because this is a BEAST,and the sprayer is the lightest of the AdP fragrances!
A 10/10,it truly is,so beautiful. It gives off the same fruity-smokey-woody vibe as Creed Aventus, not a clone in anyway,and I don’t mean to compare, I hate comparing scents but the vibe is similar.
This is among the most beastly fragrances in the beast mode section of my collection!
The compliment factor is very high as well.
I love it,it’s a masterpiece and I love AdP.
Shelleyan below said it well ’10 out of 10 points’
Патологоанатом – :
FIRST SNIFF: I was introduced to this part of the line by the ADP SA who was tending the perfume bar downstairs at the Houston Neiman’s store. She laid out the three scents in this grouping and had me smell each in order. I was informed prior to smelling them that each one is stronger and more full bodied than the last. So the first in the series would be the lightest and most understated. The last the most robust and full-bodied. (a true assessment)
Like the others in the group, it immediately obvious that this is a well crafted, well-made scent. This is the crown jewel of the trio! Certainly the most “niche” of the three, it has a strong EDP body that is not only long lasting, but also well projecting. Hard to believe that scent this robust comes from a transparent liquid IMO!
THE PICTURE IT PAINTS: Dark room. Hot date. You applied a spartan 2 sprays of this 90 minutes earlier and it is smelling just as good as when you put it on. If this scent were a fabric, it would be thick, heavy layers of silk and velvet. In Dark colors, Maroon, brown, black and gold stitching and embellishments throughout. A scent so warm, and rich, dense and enveloping you want to curl up in it and just sleep forever.
IN THE BRAND FAMILY: Because the bottle is Lalique and it is so limited it may be worthy of a collector’s cabinet. Of the three in this collection this leans the most niche but it’s not weird enough or strange enough to be a strong niche contender IMO. This gives the dark brown bottles of ADP a run for their money to be sure.
Full Bottle worthy? – maybe
Sample worthy? – YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
PARTING THOUGHTS: There is a definite cedar wood presence here that (unlike most cedar notes) is remarkable and well done. It seems like it is sitting 8 feet from me, an amazing effect to be sure. A mysterious and confusing effect seems to be caused by this scent – each time I sniff it i smell something different. Like a strange painting in a horror movie that changes to something different each time I turn away from it and I look back and see it has changed but I didn’t see anyone or anything happen to cause it. I have that kind of feeling with this. Like each sniff is giving me a different take on the while scent profile.
This scent is a winner, the only one you need to know or pay attention to should your path ever cross the Note di Colonia collection.
Abstruse – :
This is a weird (but not bad) neo-Oriental.. I thought it came off a little boozy; labdanum is definitely not the strongest note (probably the weakest).
toliker77 – :
I usually don’t like citrus fragrances as most of them fade quickly and develop in a very linear fashion. However, Note di Colonia III by Acqua di Parma is different. It pays tribute to the theatrical origins of Aqua di Parma and takes its inspiration from the Triumphal March of Verdi’s Aida. The opening is a mixture of sweet, spicy and powdery notes brought about by mandarin, orange and ginger. After a while it reminds me of tangier versions of Dior Homme and Terre d’Hermès, but unlike those two Note di Colonia III has a much classier and less synthetic dry down. I can smell the patchouli in the background and a hint of vetiver. If I had to choose between Dior Homme, Terre d’Hermès and Note di Colonia III, I would go for the latter. The only impediment might be the hefty price tag (€ 345.00) but all in all I believe it’s worth it if you’re looking for a good signature scent and prefer gentlemen-like understatement to garish behaviour. The bottle is beautifully crafted and the scent itself is very distinctive. It never fails to draw compliments when I wear it to work. It’s a sophisticated fragrance that goes well with tailored suits. I use it day and night and find it very versatile. Being slightly on the sweet and powdery side, it should hold up nicely against the chilly autumn weather. 10 out of 10 points.
Chapters – :
mmmm love it