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maks34rus – :
@Barbarajg
Whilst I don’t get a waft of cigarette ash from YYE (as I explained in my review below, to me there’s a very powerful coffee note on first spraying), I do understand what you mean about smelling cigarettes; sometimes coffee smells like cigarette smoke to me and, having just done a quick Google search, it appears that this is not uncommon.
I am an ex-smoker (I gave up nearly 30 years ago) and – in common with many ex-smokers – I now cannot abide the smell of cigarette smoke or ash, although I do still enjoy the smell of “fresh” tobacco.
Despite there sometimes being a similarity in the smell of cigarette ash and coffee to my nose, there’s sufficient difference for me to love the smell of coffee (although it will make me feel more nauseous – as will cigarette smoke – if I am developing a migraine).
Are there any experts who can explain the reasons for this phenomenon simply, in words we laypeople can understand?
Dynast – :
I am not too big a fan of florals or gourmand scents, but I was given a sample of this perfume at their Floral Street store (the staff there is great), and thought I’d give it a try. Not offensive to my nose, it’s pleasant, warm, slightly creamy scent (i do like white florals), well blended like al Florla Street perfumes, but somehow I do not get coffee, but a cigarette ash whiff in there, which sounds horrible, but it is not completely unpleasant. Anyone else getting the ash?
Pivovarov555 – :
Incomparable yet similar to other things. I find this fascinating, lovely. An inspired mix that might be considered unmixable. Very, very fun. Definitely more emphasis on pepper and coffee beans.
beast – :
I’m testing from an official sample.
This is really unusual; I don’t think it’s similar to anything else I’ve tried and definitely wouldn’t compare it to TF Noir de Noir.
There’s definitely a powerful coffee note on first spraying.
I would never have thought of putting coffee and ylang ylang together in a perfume (but that’s why I’m not a perfumer, right?). I did – initially – think I could smell banana, which must be coming from the ylang ylang.
There is also a distinct creaminess underlying the coffee and ylang – and there’s also a fairly powerful pepper punch.
Definitely unisex and niche quality. I think I love this. I may need a FB.
swl167speagoessenda – :
Mmm…coffee and ylang with a dollop of cream. Inspired. Coffee and ylang very evident. It settles and both notes as strong as each other. I can only briefly pick up on a cream like note.
What an intriguing combo. How to describe it is the thing. It’s not foody. It’s more like some alien exotic flower scent. So unique. It’s not heavy or obviously floral.
I think you have to try it for yourself and let us know what you think.
If you want to be unique, modern and intriguing then this is the scent for you. It’s definitely unisex.
Moderate longevity and sillage.