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Xeroxxcixd – :
Beautiful cool, soft, dry scent. Plenty of light spice and powdery notes upfront, but after two hours, my skin is left with predominantly freesia and amber, which I can happily confirm is still on my skin the next day.
ivan1984 – :
So uplifting. Very bright and positive daytime spring fragrance. Evokes emotions from my childhood when I used to play in grass. My father would often cook tea from some fragrant plants that smelled like this. Highly recommended.
barmen19 – :
I acquired a full bottle of De Bachmakov in a trade with a friend, and happy I did. This is an interesting green aromatic blend with shiso, nutmeg and coriander. The drydown reveals woods and amber essence, but the shiso is still present. I have nothing else in my collection that smells like it.
It’s definitely got that niche vibe and I can understand how this can be a polarizing scent. You will either love it or hate it so it’s not a safe blind buy.
I got about 6 hours before it became a skin scent. After about an hour my husband unfortunately commented that what I was wearing he didn’t like….so I’ll need to wear this when I’m not immediately in his presence.
My friend who traded it with me noted that the coriander made her think of tacos. Once she got the Mexi-food idea in her head she could not get past it. Luckily I don’t have the same reaction, as this is a shiso dominant fragrence on me. I enjoy having something so interesting in my collection, even if I will seldom wear it.
Miha2009 – :
One of the most underrated spectacular fresh scents on the market…unique, long lasting and a true crowd pleaser no matter the occasion. A daughter of one of the most prestigious perfumers of all time surly has gotten it right!
sayva24 – :
Quite soft! coriander lime, cedar, nutmeg, and shiso.
Nothing interesting so far!
muaddibar – :
Green fragrance, begins with sharp shiso/lemon smell and sharpness fade away after a while, i believe its not fresh as it should be, very useful in warm spring days
Longevity:5/10
Projection: not bad
memomirikato – :
A few words to describe this: Fresh, uplifting, unique, nice, elegant…definitely not the classy fresh fragrance, it will make you stand out while also smelling great…better suited for more formal events and settings
Performance: 8
Smell: 8
uniqueness: 9
versatility: 7
A solid 8 out of 10
worth having in any collection
Savannah_fromAF – :
Presentation:
As some of you already know, I am a sucker for a nice presentation. To start I will say the packaging and presentation seem to fit the fragrance quite well and that’s a huge plus for me. While the packaging and bottle certainly will not blow you away, it is neat, clean, and concise…. That is exactly how I feel the fragrance comes across. I especially give high marks for the cap which is heavy and clicks into place securely.
Opening:
This, to me, started of with a fruity (fig leaf), floral mix. It certainly opens very green, but that takes a backseat to the fruity florals to me. There is also a very natural, crisp, and refreshing Bergamot that adds a beautiful freshness and cleanliness. Truth be told, if De Bachmakov stayed this way it would still be wonderful but in my opinion it would not live up to the billing. To appreciate this you MUST give it time to develop.
Drydown:
The feel at this point Is very light and whimsical….almost carefree as the floral notes become more focused. The sweetness of the fruit begins to take a backseat and the composition becomes much greener, much cleaner…..it almost begins to sparkle.
This, in my estimation, is where De Bachmakov begins to shine, this is what I believe makes her special.
It continues to develops in a very neat and clean fashion….not in a soapy way, but not quite in a fresh laundered clothing way either. There is a soft crispness about it. It feels of white linen and champagne. So incredibly concise and different. There is a very mild spiciness that creeps in as its woody base becomes more prominent but somehow it doesn’t hinder the overall softness or cleanliness of the composition..it almost adds a mustiness “reminiscent of an old book smell”.
This is a true work of art
Performance:
The projection and Sillage on my skin I find to be average but De Bachmakov is not about being a beast. Longevity I find to exceed expectations getting 7 hours + on my skin.
Versatility:
My initial impression is that this would be best suited for Spring & early Summer, Summer evenings, Indoors/outdoors
What more can I say….magnificent!
Edit:
When I wear a new fragrance I take notes as to the impression it leaves me with.
In my own notes and reviews I normally include a character I feel would wear the fragrance.
It was difficult coming up with a character for De Bachmakov. So my conclusion is, as stated in my update below, that:
“If you took DNA from Isaac Newton and John Lennon And grew a test tube baby…that baby, when grown would wear De Bachmakov”
karlmaster – :
Russia. Siberia. The air is dry and cold. My eyes are full of tears because of the iced air around myself. Frozen vodka. Silence. I can ear the silence. There is something wild and mystic around me. I’m not scared. I’m in peace.
That’s this fragrance. Masterpiece. Blind buy. My best blind buy ever. I’m speechless.
diomevaistata – :
John Henry Twachtman
gameeeeer – :
The White Bridge, after 1895
vanek-94 – :
Lovely aura, of mint-family x citrus Freshness of Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca with a distinctive shiso vibe. I am Japanese, and must say, the Shiso is as authentic and elegant as what we enjoy in cuisine.
This may be unique to the decant I received, but a cumin accord emerges at dry down, not unlike Terre D’Hermes / Frederic Malle Bigarade. Curiously, the cumin doesn’t appear in the official pyramid for any of these 3 frags. It may also be a skin chemistry thing, as I eat curry daily.
9/11/2016 Update: Cross-referenced the 3 frags that *do* bring out a Cumin dry down [Frederic Malle Bigarade, The Different Company De Bachmakov, Terre D’Hermes] and compared it to 3 Ellena family parfums that *do not* bring out the Cumin dry down [Jardin Sur le Nil, Jardin Sur le Toit, and Jardin En Mediterranee]; and realized that the 3 that *do* ALL have “Cedar” in their scent pyramid. This might mean… that something about ISO E Super.. in combination with a ‘Person who eats a lot of curry/ cumin’.. might bring this out in the dry down. This is just a working theory, and I am by no means an expert in any of this. 🙂 Will keep testing & refining the theory!
ПОДОЛЬЧАНИН – :
7/10
валькирия2704 – :
Warm , oriental , recent. At the beginning to the green is added Carry. 🙂
Then smells elegant like gardens Nile Hermes. On sprint and Summer 🙂
Alexa123 – :
This fragrance is a very much about shiso leaves. It blends nicely with coriander – spicy-woody-sweaty effect. A refreshing and calming. If you are not familiar with shiso leaves, it might smell like a walk in the birch forest.
narum – :
The first five minutes make me think of vodka and acetone (aka, nail polish remover). The vodka begins to lift after a few minutes, and a very minty note starts to blend with the acetone. That lasts for maybe 40 minutes, at which time it becomes more natural, with a frosty-green-leaf impression (perhaps the shiso? I haven’t smelled it in real life). That’s my favorite phase of the scent, and it lasts for maybe an hour or two before what I can only describe as a perfume-y (ie, synthetic) accord becomes prominent. At that point, what had been a very unisex scent veers in a slightly feminine direction. Overall, the impression is of an abstract-art rendering of spring in a very cold climate, with the emphasis on cold. It’s a bit too synthetic for me, but the composition is interesting and would probably suit some very well.
evgesha85.85 – :
Scent – fresh fig lime & shiso.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the warmer months, day or night.
Projection – I did get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 6hrs consistently.
chervonec – :
Gorgeous green scent with a splash of citrus. Very similar to Un Jardin Sur La Nil by Hermes! That too is a gorgeous green scent!
Chereshnya – :
overrated scent. Sillage and longevity pooor. But quite organic.
Scent: 8/10
Longevity: 6/10
Sillage: 6/10
lex1 – :
As you might see from other reviews, this fragrance is more of a spring scent than any other seasons. I have decided to give it a try during the hot summer (30+ degree celsius) and see how it performs.
This scent starts off pretty strong shiso leave. If you have eaten those Japanese dishes that use shiso leaves, then you will immediately find the scent so familiar. I am not a very huge fan of this smell but its not too strong that disgust me. A minute later, a tiny bit of the citrusy bergemot comes into play to make the scent more balance for my liking.The delicate floral notes appear after several hours, though I am not sure if that’s really freesia as many have suggested.
My skin has always been an absorber for fragrance, which makes most of the fragrances neither last nor project well. But this scent just last and last and last on my skin even during such hot days with the need to reapply. Projection is not particularly strong but it’s strong enough for those around to detect it.
Overall, this is an interesting scent. I have to say that shiso leaves may not be everyone’s tea. Given this is one, if not the most, prominent notes in this fragrance, do try to find a tested before buying a full bottle unless you are very sure that you like shiso leaves.
Score: 8/10
yny441bedyWelty – :
This is hands down my #1 for spring. I have been wanting a bottle of this for a couple years now and this winter it finally happened. Green, bright, watery and spicy. Beautiful composition here from the daughter of one of the best perfumers of all time. This fragrance makes me think of a trickling brook in the middle of a forest. The brook is surrounded by moss covered rocks, ferns and a warming mist. A masterpiece!
dvf802Bessinepome – :
If someone used to Jean Claude Ellena tried this unlalebeled, this person would think it’s one of his fragrances. Celina seems either to have the fondness for the same style and aromas or to be heavy influentiated by his dad’s works. De Bachmakov reminds me of some elements that Ellena the dad worked in Kelly Caleche and Terre d’Hermés. Here you get the floral spring nuances of kelly caleche and the iris notes wrapped in what seems to be a fruity opening reminiscent of green apples. As the fragrance develops, the green floral aspects fades to give space for a cedar and musk base similar to the one of Terre d’Hermés, but with more focus on the dry woodiness of cedar and less focus in the mineral musky aspect of Terre. De Bachmakov seems to tie very well the two parts, altough it fails to produce a scent with an intense sillage and longevity. If you don’t mind to apply a lot or reapply, it’s an interesting fragrance.
komrad – :
Nice, but very faint and undefined. It reminds me of some cheap tea-based fragrances, along the line of EA Green Tea, but weaker. I do get the shiso leaves and also a prominent bergamot note, but overall, this fragrance doesn’t really hit any button. It smells “been there, done that” to me. So, basically it’s the inflaction factor that brings me to downgrade this otherwise pretty and discreet creation. Which is a pity, because I’m a huge admirer of Celine Ellena delicate creations and I crowned Pure Eve among my very strict Olympus of best fragrances.
stas amirov – :
This is one of those fragrances I sampled every time I was in the store, but wasn’t quite sure of. I bought a 90 ml bottle a few days ago.
Two sprays, one on the chest and one on the neck. I can’t smell it on myself, I seriously can’t. However, projection seems to be tremendous. Apparently it projects like hell within 5 feet.
I’ve received compliments from women already, but it’s too bad I can’t smell what they obviously do. One said it reminded her of Elizabeth Arden Green Tea. Upon application I do smell tea, but that isn’t listed in the notes. Probably due to the combination of notes.
So what can I say, I love this fragrance on behalf of the people who can smell it.
hovlan – :
This scent opens with a note of bergamot and settles into a spicy, sweet airy fragrance that reminds me of spring rain. I can certainly smell the base note of cedar, which weights the scent and brings it down to earth. I put off purchasing a sample of this for several months uncertain about what I would think. After finally ordering a sample, and wearing it over the weekend, I can say it is a wonderful unisex scent that will likely mold itself to the wearer’s chemistry and is a nice balance of spice, with a hint of sweetness. I actually splurged and bought this one.
Xeroxmojnh – :
Fantastic dark green perfume. And more importantly it is the best rendition of the smell of Shiso leaves that I have ever experienced (others were always just mint smells at the end).
If you have been to Japan (or/and enjoying the traditional Japanese cuisine, beyond sushi, I mean) this perfume might got you lost in translation. 🙂
There is also a unique powdery smell of a “wet chalk”, turning things to be a bit earthy and wet.
At the drydown I capture some clean woods, maybe cedar, but all woods stay overwhelmingly green and clean, like freshly cut trees.
All in all — fantastic green smell, a great alternative to all perfumes dominated by lemon/bergamote/fig note, as here it is difficult to single them out as separate parts.
Worth mentioning, my case it has a very good staying power, especially on clothes.
Vsodom – :
One of the only citrus perfumes where the note lasts a long way… and this is sooo good!! Lasted at least 6 hours on my wrist, simply delicious!
sid-piter – :
I find this perfume really milky. Am I the only one?
erurlertyj – :
just tried this today, smells totally shiso to me!!! Love it and want it!!!
Immuddefoddes – :
Tarragon. That’s what I thought that I was detecting upon initial application of The Different Company DE BACHMAKOV. Shiso leaves appear to be the note which imparts wafts of that particular, familiar greenish scent to this fine perfume.
I am reminded vaguely of Isabella Rossellini MANIFESTO, which has a similar overall aesthetic, but unfortunately is fatally marred by its probably entirely synthetic–and to me poisonous–components. I owned MANIFESTO for about a decade and finally swapped it away because I found it utterly unwearable. DE BACHMAKOV offers an excellent example of why people turn to niche perfume: no poison here whatsoever, just a pleasing blend of green notes, wood, light spices and light woods, which conspire to produce a truly enjoyable composition perfect for summer and spring.
I recommend this composition to guys and gals alike who appreciate a very natural-smelling clean and green cologne. Simple yet satisfying.
EmpottarpTrog – :
WOW. Just, wow. This is a must-have, even if I’m kind of reluctant to have to buy a 90ml bottle rightaway. It’s like spring inside a bottle. I’ve tried it a couple of times now and I just couldn’t stop sniffing my wrist. What a powerhouse!