Description
“This is the brand’s first experience of picking a destination, yet the approach remains staunchly photographic. The eyes are treated to a unique view of the bay. Taken by Brazilian photographer Flavio Veloso, the picture captures Rio’s beauty at that special moment when the sky ignites and spreads its golden shroud. At dawn, he ventured to the emblematic Corcovado where the majestic statue of Christ stands. The picture was snapped from the viewing platform at the peak. A moment in time that conveys strength and fullness.A visual ballet spawns poetic emotion. Rio awakens… This ever-renewing impetus is what Still Life in Rio seeks to capture: a vibrant and expanding perfume that promises a day full of light and motion.
While the art of light shines through this new creation, this sunny perfume is best described in terms of starlight, the primeval flicker.
Exotic and luminous, Still Life in Rio is a new and unique scent that opens with yuzu, ginger, mint and lemon essence. It blossoms and heats up with a blend of peppers, Jamaican hot peppers and coconut water, finishing with rum and Brazilian Copaiba essences” — press release of the brand. Still Life in Rio was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Dora Baghriche.
fokaml – :
This niche perfume brand was completely inspired by the art of photography.
The photographer of this work was Flávio Veloso and the conceptual image was taken in my hometown – Rio de Janeiro – in one of the most famous tourist spots in the world: the Corcovado. The photographer has managed to capture that special moment of the dawn when the sky is painted by shades of gold.
The perfumer was Dora Baghriche-Arnaud, who has already created for L’Artisan Parfumeur, Versace, YSL, etc. and was also responsible for the previous fragrance, which focused on the same theme: Still Life.
Still Life in Rio was the first fragrance to open a sub-theme within the perfume line of the house, in which a specific place was chosen as a destination, increasing the creative power of the perfumer. After this creation launched in 2014, the company launched another one, at the beginning of 2018, with destination to New York City: Flash Back in New York.
It is also worth repeating an information that few people know and that was told to me by the creator of the brand: as happened with Still Life (2011), one of the great inspirations of this fragrance was the sensation of drinking a caipirinha enjoying the sunset on the Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro. The difference is that in the previous one, the note of yuzu played a primordial role, while in this one, the composition gained notes full of Brazilian style, like the coconut water and the copaiba.
The fragrance is composed of notes of yuzu, ginger, lemon, mint and mandarin, in the head; a combo of peppers (black, pink and Jamaican) and coconut water, in the body; rum, copaiba and white leather accord, in the base.
While in the original fragrance, the yuzu and the galbanum brought an acidity and an almost bitter content, in this flanker the ginger gains prominence next to the lemon. Once again, the citric content dominates, respecting the creative briefing and the DNA of the previous fragrance.
Over time, this citrus phase loses strength and a creamier smell, like moisturizing lotion, arrises. After that, little is revealed, while the mind continues trying to identify the nuances of rum and leather, which could have attributed much more depth and personality to the fragrance, as I have already felt in other perfumes that combine notes of lemon and leather, for example.
With regard to Copaiba, the international market may not have much access to this nuance, but for us Brazilians, it is difficult to accept less than what we are accustomed to find in Natura’s fragrances. And here, unfortunately, it is not a very noticeable note.
While the earlier fragrance reminded me of Guerlain Homme for a few moments, Still Life in Rio brings glimpses of Armani Code Sport Athlete and L’Eau D’Issey pour Homme Sport, especially in the initial phase.
The positive point is the naturalness of the fragrance, which translates the quality of the raw materials used. In addition, it has very good lasting, taking into consideration the volatility of its notes. Both this version and the previous one are great options for those who live in hot places during most part of the year. It may be necessary to reapply in the middle of the day, but it is worth in order to quench the thirst of the skin…and the soul.
Newman32Frankie – :
رایحه ترش یوزو که با یک رایحه کرمی خوشبو و شیک ترکیب شده
مدرن، متفاوت و با کیفیت
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Scent & Qualiy: 8/10
Longevity: 7/10
Sillage: 6/10
Creativity & Uniqueness:8/10
Affordability: 6/10
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Overall: 7/10
falDrarsycler – :
this smell like peach tea with some lemon grass, one of the most famous drink in my country for the youth. Sorry not my taste. I am concidering buying woody mood
Maldini89 – :
This is pretty nice! Seems to perform quite strongly for the first couple of hours but then fades out slowly. Overall, i’d say the performance is more than acceptable for a summer scent. Has a similar scent character to L’humaniste but a little more creamier. I don’t get that much coconut though.
neotmercino – :
Fantastic summer fragrance, so natural, bright, fresh, yet it have a personality with the coconut which is really noticeable, adding a touch of creaminess to the not overly sharp citruses, longevity is amazing, projection is average
DenVD – :
This is named perfectly. It’s basically when you don’t have a worry in the world. You are debt free and live in a beautiful warm weather climate such as…. Rio of course! I do enjoy this one but it does lean a bit feminine with the coconut note being the strongest. That’s coming from a guy that loves Virgin Island Water. I love that one so much that I bought it,sold decants and eventually sold the remains of the bottle. Then I bought it again and did the same thing! I guess tropical scents ain’t my thing unless it’s Heeley Sel Marin. BTW, I don’t get any of the boozy vibe that other reviewers mentioned. Just a fun Summer frag.
astif – :
So when Olfactive studio was conceptualized i was very excited as they wanted to merge my two passion Photography and perfume’s . I have tried almost most of the line and most of them are very unique fragrance wish they lasted little more though and still life in Rio (SLIR)is one of newest from this house .
I had own the original still life and just to make it clear SLIR is not a flanker in my view though perfumer are same (Dora Baghriche) and only comparison i can find is both are boozy fun fragrance for summer in mold of Creed VIW or L`Humaniste Frapin . As you spray this perfume you can smell citrus (Lemon), Mint , orange peel with yuzu and its quite a pleasant opening which is very easy on your nose and its quite natural also . This opening will stay for 30 minutes or less and then you will start getting rum with a milky note which i think is coconut and in the backbone you can smell pepper working along which gives it warm base and this turns into quite fun and easy fragrance .
This is quite linear fragrance after its dry down and i kept getting whiffs of milky cocktail through out its journey. Its gives me solid 6-8 hours with mild projection and silage .Its quite different summer fragrance and i will not recommend this for office because of bozzyness however its more suited to be used as casual fragrance of going out with you family/friends or sitting on beach with your white linen shirt and colorful shorts. I will recommend folks to give this a try and this capture vibrancy and fun of south american city of Rio.8/10
platan – :
Exotic and luminous, an infectious and fun fragrance that manages to capture the warmth and character of vibrant Rio perfectly.
The fragrance is bursting with zesty citruses elevated by mint and ginger. The warm heart is accentuated by a cocktail of pepper and the smooth, creaminess of coconut milk. Brazilian Copaiba balm adds body and depth, and a delicious rum accord carries the fragrance long into the night…
wyv571speagoessenda – :
I just got my decant and I get mostly citrus and spice. It’s nice and warm for a citrus in a summery way. Not loud. No fireworks but very comfy to wear. Not tones of projection, but I think it’s one of those scents you want some one to lean in and smell. I really really like it but not exactly a FB love yet. I think altaia Yu son would come right Before this on my buy list.
I’m also wearing xerjoff 1871 renaissance as a comparison and that is much louder, cooler and polished. Completely different fragrances of course.
SilverDr – :
It’s such a delight wearing this. It makes my mouth water for a cocktail and now I ache for summer!
On me, I get lots of creamy coconut and mandarin, some lemon, then ginger makes it a pinch bitter, and then there’s a dash of mint and rum.
The end is soft almost like smooth musk or suede, but not dark, dry, or smokey. It sits comfortably close to the skin.
I want a full bottle of this so bad, and when my sample is empty I will mourn.
sargan – :
it’s amazing. so wonderful notes are in this perfume. the best suggest for summer
frunz98 – :
Scent – rum, coconut ginger, yuzu & lemon.
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 12hrs consistently.
FamnAmath – :
So this is what YUZU smells like? Not bad, not bad… but I wish there was a little less coconut. Smells very lemony. I’m not sure all the notes are listed because the Twisted Lily advert said “Jamaican hot peppers”, which is the MAIN reason I ordered this sample. The description just says: pepper, black and pink pepper. So is “pepper” the same as “peppers”? Still Life in Rio is warm and spicy, despite the opening citrus. DEFINITELY worth sampling. A new favorite. (And I am very picky!) Reminds me of Chanel’s Allure Pour Homme. BUT BE WARNED………….. The opening smells just like lemon Pledge! (furniture polish)