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faylobaxers – :
Bis is a strange, beautiful fragrance whose marketing has done it a disservice. There is some sort of disconnect between Linda Rodin and DS and Durga, the creators of the fragrance. It’s marketed as a green orris-violet scent, and often described as powdery and peppery and fruity, but it’s maddeningly none of these things. It’s almost as if DS and Durga were interior decorators, and Linda Rodin kept insisting on mid-Century modern, and finding herself disappointed. Then when the artists throw their hands in the air and try Bohemia, she says, “Yes! This is finally what I’m looking for!”
Nonetheless, I love this strange combination of salty musk, ambergris and aromatic lavender/anise. It smells vintage and subversive but also comforting. JessDrew’s review below is spot on. Longetivity is epic, and at $300 for 50 ml it better be! I saved up for months to buy this but I don’t regret it.
Fokker-wolf – :
Bis is elegant, bold, and complex. It is special. It is a modern re-interpretation of fragrance that came from the time when classic powerhouses were considered the norm. I can easily see a confident, sophisticated person wear this to an opera, or a modern art gala. And my, what a beautiful beast this is! It has lasted on my skin for more than 10 hours, and then some after I took a shower. This also fills up a room, so it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
One thing that should be noted is that Linda Rodin created this fragrance to preserve the scents associated with her mother. She has stated that this is intended to be “a mixture of her powder puff, a bit of toasted sugar with a touch of black pepper, 1950’s lipstick, whiffs of tobacco, and Juicy Fruit gum.”
Interestingly, I don’t detect any of these things when I take a whiff of Bis on my skin. But the funny thing is, I detect other things that are reminiscent of some memories I shared with MY own mother–the salty beach air, old paperback books, the smell of anise seeds from her home cooked meals, and a hint of her favorite lavender hand lotion. In the dry down, the scents of these memories blend together seamlessly.
LUSINEHAIK – :
Bis.
Daring scent to be released today. Its a heavy floral animalic fragrance. On me the ambergis, musk and tonka envelop the rose and jasmine making this a animalic floral fragrance. It has great depth because of the bases used and the florals keep it from veering into straight animalic rudeness. If you are familiar with vintage perfumes, that have animalic bases like My Sin, etc..you will have no issues wearing this sexy primal fragrance. The opening is lemony/bergamot then the animalic florals join shortly thereafter. Its a heavy fragrance, made for a seductress.
Igradswe – :
Wow! just as i thought! it has that animalic citrus smell that captures my senses. Sparkling citrus animalic love with cute lavender and captivating ambergris! This is a diamond cream, a wrinkleless potion. A lavander citrus cream with animal organs to regain and rejuvenates beauty cells.
Quite an amazing blend, and exciting quality. I hope it remains the same until it fades.
ShnEk – :
This scent is fabulous! It is classic and yet so current. I believe this is not only do to the notes, but to its exquisite blending. It truly conjures up the beauty of perfumes of the past without being derivative or “retro”. For me it is luxe lipstick, smart pocket books and chiffon scarves. It morphs as the day progresses and I have noticed the lavender makes an appearance when my temper gets piqued. Perfect! It is now my favorite and I find myself clearing out my “also rans”. Finding Rodin has been an exciting relief.