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Volodin – :
I’m a big lavender lover, unfortunately here I can only hear amber – its too heavy, too sweet and even acidic. Not safe for work.
inga1979 – :
Extremely natural, clear lavender opening. One of the best I’ve smelled. It’s not piercing or sharp as some lavenders tend to be when presented in a colder, more soapy format (or when ingredient quality leaves something to be desired). This is a smooth, very three dimensional lavender.
The closest relative here (and really, throughout) is Caron Pour Un Homme…but Santa Maria Novella seems much simpler and drier to me. The Caron is a shape-shifter, sometimes augmenting the lavender, sometimes smelling quite herbal and spiky, sometimes too high on the vanilla cream side. The SMN is more predictable – maybe slightly less interesting, but something I’m more likely to reach for.
The amber drydown is of the dusty, almost mineralic sort that’s easy to wear in any weather, and on any occasion. The overall impression basically formal and traditional – filtered through a minimalist, elegant, modern prism that really highlights the high quality on display here. Great stuff, and a favorite of mine in both the amber and lavender categories.