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visokiyd – :
Dante, in La Vita Nuova, explores the principles of courtly love – a concept that would not at all be alien to a character that’s as deep, dark and essentially romantic as, say, the culturally literate and brilliant psychiatrist Dr Hannibal Lecter. When once confronted with the feasibility of a man’s utter obsession with a woman after only a single encounter Lecter quotes Dante in his reply:
“Could he daily feel a stab of hunger for her? Find nourishment in the very sight of her? I think so. But would she see through the bars of his plight, and ache for him?”
And even though his answer is potentially confirmative (and he is right to expect reciprocity) not for a second does he reveal that her husband, a plotting Florentine Pazzi and bum carabinieri who’d been punching above his weight far too long, is in grave danger of losing his life – just like anyone unlucky enough to fall short of Dr Lecter’s lofty moral demands would receive capital punishment and possibly end up served on a plate anywhere between aperitif and digestif.
Lecter’s dark side, surprising only if glanced at superficially, however, is informed by the thinking of Marcus Aurelius who insisted to think deeper and ask of each particular thing “what it is in and of itself; what is its nature unveiled?” And a careless moral trespass or clumsy lapse, however trivial they may appear, shall be unforgivable for a Kohlberg Level 1.
So, what then could be said about the nature or the way of a parfum that permeates the air like braised meat slowly bleeding its juices from out of a moist pink centre, through gelatinised cartilage and softened sinews, over a mirepoix simmering in a rich base of spicy Chianti and floral vinegar?
In essence, perhaps, that it is a celebration of the triumphant sophistication and merciless revenge of moralistic justice. Delivered by hand. Ironically at an amoral price. Delicious!
Bon appetite
Tata
JB
Andrey82 – :
Intensity.
Starts out with a complicated rose introduction (that hooks you in) fading within 2-3 hours into a resonant and well finished incense.
Then it morphs again into a complicated spice, fruit and undefined base note that overstays its welcome well into the next day.
You cannot like Cannibale. But you can love it.
alexpert – :
Cannibale presents as an inappropriately exquisite scent. Macabre and intriguing. It’s opening evokes a mixture of white wine vinegar and ancient medical cabinet, unsettling and highly acidic. After 2-3 hours’ initial dry down, Cannibale gradually settles down to a steady smokey, incensy leather, with a hint of the sweetness of rotten fruits and bouquets. Extremely poignant, dark and savoury.
Imagery: He wears a seamless human suit. With impeccable manners and countenance. Yet behind those maroon rimmed eyes there are something deeply unsettling, a lethal elegance——by the time you realized, it’s already too late.
Although not with the best price-to-quality ratio, Cannibale is indeed a complex and unique scent with good longitivtiy and appropriately moderate sillage. Highly recommend to try it if you are into Gothic and generally dark fragrances, but the question remains, do you really need 50ml of Gothique darkness?
My major problem with it is about occasion, this is one of the “having old friend for dinner” scent. Will be reaching out when in the mood of reading Nietzsche or Hannibal, or maybe…
ispanez – :
Absolutely not what i expected. Cannibal smells like a… Pope. Is it may be a political message from a famous parfumer – look, who is a real cannibal?
I can smell ladan, and it dominates, also some other church incenses, may be, myrrh, also smoke, bee wax, a bit of wood, a bit of metal.
But the worst thing about it is that the pure smell of church after 30-40 minutes turns into cheap aromatic sticks frm the mystical shop on the corner, and nothing else. Doesnt worth its money. May be its so sad only on my skin. I tested it in the shop and didnt buy it, cause i hardly believe it can turn into something interesting.
I expected some really dark and mysterious scent, rebellious, gothic, daring, young and wasted. But it appeared to be definetely light, stricts ans predictable. Really like an orthodox priest should smell, or an old religious lady just from the church. Bad associations.
EDIK_S – :
I initially dismissed Cannibale fairly quickly after smelling a paper strip: a leather with castoreum and cardamom aspects, quite similar to Mona di Orio’s Cuir but with a much higher price tag.
However, once on skin, Cannibale comes to life in a surprising manner. There are the smoky woody aromachemical and spices vaguely resembling cardamom and clove. But at the same time, they’re juxtaposed with sour vinegar, cool aldehydic powder and an almost gasoline-like sharpness. The end result is dissonant yet mind-boggling and mesmerizing.
Cannibale doesn’t change dramatically. As the sourness of vinegar and the aldehydic powder lose their strengths, Cannibale gradually turns into a smooth, gently spiced leather, with a tiny bit of vinegar sourness in the background.
The sillage is relatively close and the longevity is around 9 hours. Although I do find some of its moments a bit too sharp for my liking, and would love to see a more refined version of it, overall Cannibale is still a very interesting combination and I’ve yet to come across anything similar. Because of its high price and unusual notes, blind buying would not be a good idea, but I think it definitely worths a try.
Almomchoope – :
Memoirs of the human devourer.
There is something unsettling about this fragrance: the combination of rotting fruit with vintage flowers. It is both gourmand and repulsive; it’s weird, intriguing, but overall not something I’d want to associate with for too long. There are hints of mild spice and incense with a large dollop of myrrh and night orchids.
First spray is generic Tom Ford-esque…something, and then it fades away into a dark cold attic smell. It’s not attractive, it’s just creepy.
This is a great scent for virtuous thieves and noble trespassers, or for those who want to appear like one haha. It’s a malicious scent, for the dark and brooding man.
Vienna.Pink
David56 – :
This is a fragrance you need to give some time to test, I would NOT blind buy this. Cannibale is one of the most complex fragrances I have smelled, and I have smelled easily a thousand fragrances… I have never been so pulled constantly between a love/hate relationship before, and Cannibale manages to capture that. (Although I am now officially in love and broke down to buy a bottle)
This is Ambre Sultan without the herbal opening, shoved in ambergris that’s been set on fire, with rice powder, burnt rose and vinegar sprinkled on. Sounds weird, right? It is, but it is also reminiscent of a very dark amber, more along the lines of Amber Absolute but with a big twist. The dry down, to me, is heaven- a high quality, dark vanilla with ambergris and still flickers of burnt rose.
This fragrance manages to be dark and contemplative, yet sweet and powdery. A very intriguing fragrance that a Serge Lutens fan should immediately try.
gornaik – :
This smells like Portrait of a Lady sprayed on cardboard. It’s the same sparkle rose and incense effect that’s been done plenty of times before. Myrrh drags the scent down play-dough paths, but for the most part, it’s the same concept as POAL, Nevermore, Cuir Garamante, and about 30 Montales. The difference here is that Cannibale turns into a more yogurty tuberose after an hour or so whereas others in this genre tend to be more robust (especially POAL). Cannibale is a nice enough scent if you like this style of buzzing red neon-incense, but once more, the price point is just silly for what it is and there are far better versions of the same concept available elsewhere.
elaineccqact – :
I had the chance to try this in a somewhat prestigious mall. What an interesting scent! Trying not to pay attention to the name and marketing mumbo jumbo, I still couldn’t help but find it thoroughly… meaty. The savoury note is reminiscent of the one in Tom Ford’s Noir de Noir and Black Orchid. It feels raw, but not exactly fresh. It is supported by dried fruits gone slightly bad, as if stored in a humid place. That ‘funk’ is contrasted by balsamico vinegar, sharply piercing through. All in all, it gives the impression of something (that used to be) edible that you sure as hell don’t want to eat.
Having Bas de Soie on the other arm gave a wonderfully bizarre impression: that of formaldehyde jars, pressed flowers, stuffed animals. All fur, feathers, scales, skin, chemicals. Decay that has been slowed but not stopped. Like a poorly lit, gloomy study of a scientist from the 19th century.
I don’t think I would wear Cannibale for realsies (who knows, though). But I have to say, I’m impressed.