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lod934Negeltzex – :
As a floral lover, I love it. Its quirky, off beat and little surprises here and there to make a calloused perfumista love it. This is what artisan fragrance is all about. John this is great.
Gizatullina – :
All of the January fragrances are interesting and unique. Vaporocindro opens with a floral statement possibly with narcissus and lilac and with brown spices and musk on the side. The florals later withdraw and the stage is set for a musky/spicy dry down.
It is unique and quite beautiful and rather long lasting. Unisex.
xcho86 – :
Agree with many of the prior comments especially since they are written so well. I can only say that I can stop looking because I’ve found my signature fragrance.
Update: 4 sprays on skin last over 12 hours. On dry down and maybe after 6-8 hours there develops a relatively potent wood scent (is it oud, is it sandalwood, is it mahogany or the combination thereof). At this point the perfume is stripped of everything including the curcumin and yet there is this newly intense, warm, point of wood spicyness. Gorgeous and unique.
rozov1234 – :
This is an unexpected beauty. I received it with several others from a wonderful lady in the Netherlands. I looked at the notes, read the description and reviews, and thought – not for me. But yesterday, I gave it a try. I was looking for something spicy and different from the vanilla heavy gourmands I’ve been wearing.
Well, this is definitely different. This is deep and woody and delightfully spicy. This is a robust mix of fruits and flowers, smooth woods, and a heady mix of spices. The first couple of hours, I found it a tiny bit too woody for me, but as time went on, what remained was an incredibly well mixed and well balanced spicy concoction. And it remains for hours. Even the next morning, I caught the occasional whiff of spice. Just beautiful warm spice. Not your typical “smells of Christmas” spice – something deeper and darker, like you’ve wandered off into an Asian market and found yourself lost among the bags and boxes full of colourful and bold spices and incense.
You stop, take a deep breath and find you can’t pick out just one scent, but a beautiful melange of all things exotic. The oud is wonderful and I’m not normally an oud lover. This one is soft and a bit sweet – the perfect foil for the spices.
In short – this is not your Christmas candle scent. This is deep and comforting and unusual. It projects well (a little goes a long was), and it lasts forever. This beauty I dismissed may have to be replaced by a full bottle. An interesting addition to my wardrobe.
mudum87 – :
Rather than speak about the individual notes, I would like to speak about the effects. In a swirl of candied violets and cool green lilac is a fog of smoke–not birch tar or cypriol but the kind of soft velvety smoke that dry ice makes or a smoke machine on halloween; slightly perfumed and dry, enveloping and mysterious. I’ve never smelled a perfume like this; the closest in spirit is Vanille D’Iris by Ormonde Jayne. Hints of sweet violet candy peek out over the life of the scent but are always perfectly balanced by the drier, greener elements which eventually settle down into what ultimately reads as a slightly sweet tonka leather on my skin. Vaporocindro is light and at the same time extremely present and long lasting. It’s an extraordinary perfume, my favorite of the line.
santailer – :
Vaporocindro is the latest release from perfumer John Biebel for its independent brand – January Scent Project. After analyzing his first three fragrances in Eau de Parfum concentration (Eiderantler, Smolderose and Selperniku), I have the feeling that John is an avant-garde perfumer as few, because his fragrances break with established patterns, creating a sense of pioneering in the current perfumery.
Vaporocindro is a floral-spicy perfume and full of woody and smoky nuances. The creator himself defines it as a ” Wood, Spice and Flower Vapor Perfume”. Its fragrance features notes of lilac, green leaves, apple, turmeric, black pepper, jonquil, mahogany, cedar, agarwood (oud), davana, black currant, cumin, coffee, sandalwood, and ambergris.
Before talking about the fragrance, it is worth explaining that the turmeric (also known as Indian-saffron) is that yellow one, often used in cooking, commonly called saffron and that has nothing to do with the real saffron (red), which is extracted from the pistils of the Crocus Sativa flower and sold as expensive as gold. Many fragrances in the market bring the note of saffron in their compositions, but believe me: rare are the cases where the real raw material is used, opting for the synthetic called Safraleine. Turmeric is from the ginger family and its aroma is earthier, while the red saffron offers smoky and leathery nuances.
And the jonquil? Well, here’s a lot of confusion. Some say that jonquil is the same thing as freesia. However, in theory, jonquil is a type of narcissus (Narcissus Jonquilla) and is part of the family Amaryllidaceae. The freesia, however, is part of the Iridaceae family.
Vaporocindro is incredible! It touches the skin with floral nuances that dance between lavender and violet, bringing a powdered facet, which is slightly sweet. I do not feel any apple in the output. At the same time, a floral of dry and green aspect, as if it were a vegetal extract, mixes with the sweet aroma of before and the fragrance begins to gain new format. Then, a hotter and spicy side emerges. Until this stage, that type of man who only wears extremely masculine fragrances can become annoyed and abandon Vaporocindro for once. A fatal mistake!
The magic of Vaporocindro happens slowly and its base brings denser nuances, which are sexy and smoky, resembling a type of incense. Here is the “vapor” quoted by John. But there is no frankincense or myrrh. There is a perfect application of cumin – spicy and aniseed –, which blends with the oud in harmony. The ammoniac side comes from blackcurrant and the longevity is the result of the strong presence of mahogany and ambergris. Do we have more? Yes, a facet that resembles tobacco, but is result of the coffee note.
Vaporocindro is like those perfumes from the past, for accompanies you all day long and lets you notice every change in its evolution. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: it’s incredible!
коля13 – :
I bought a bottle of Eiderantler from January Scent Project a few months ago, and today was very happily surprised by a sample of Vaporocindro arriving in the post, with a lovely note from John.
This one seems to combine the lovely lilac/lavender note of Eiderantler with the smoky warmth of Smolderose. It has a vintage vibe-its smooth and rich but stays close to the skin. It opens on me with a distinct lilac and woodsy note. I really don’t get a pure floral note-this is far more subtle. Then it becomes a smoky leather/wood burning stove scent, autumnal and warm. The sandalwood comes through after about an hour and makes it creamy-it’s a comfortable, satisfying, cosy sort of fragrance. Very unisex-its like sitting in front of the open fire having a cuddle.
nadezh-da – :
An exhilarative Woodsy-Aromatic-Spicy-Leather ride, starting with a bracing combo of Galbanum x Artemisia.
After the explosive green opening, the heart progresses into a calming and high quality Leather. There may also be some Clary sage and Birch in the background, leaning masculine. The first 10 seconds are shocking, reminiscent of Timothy Han’s On the Road or Papillon’s Dryad. If you’ve enjoyed Unum’s Accarezzino, then Vaporocindro is calling your name.
On my skin, the dry down’s comprised of Leather x Cedar x Mahogany. If ambrette seed appeared on the pyramid, I’d believe that too. This isn’t to say that the florals & fruit don’t play a role here. They’re beautifully blended, and I can tell they’re there, but cannot specially pinpoint the type of fruit & floralcy at play.
In terms of performance, January Scent Project is consistently Bugatti, where other houses are churning out tonka trucks. Another breath-taking effort from John Biebel.
florianovich – :
Of the 4 from John’s library, Vaporocindro has now taken the #1 spot from Smolderose. Upon first spray, I was reminded of dry fig leaves even though it is not listed as a note. Thankfully though, there is no sweetness intertwined in this image of dry fig leaves. The Lilac accord mixes well with the green leaf accord. I noted that while there are several floral components to this composition, it is not overpowering as a lot of floral powerhouses often are. The jonquil provides a Gardenia-like airy spice along with the turmeric. To my nose, I do not pick up on the apple, agar, or black currant, but they may become more apparent as I spend more time with the sample I snagged. Overall, job well done.
супер1 – :
There is something about John Biebel and January that I like. It’s hard to explain but there is this realness, this open and friendly quirkiness. I’m the first to admit, I’m iffy on indie. I’m more of a fan of classic perfumery, but like any form of art, there will be something outside of your usual realm that catches your attention and you fancy, and you can’t even describe why. I knew as soon as I saw the label for January that I would like it. That might sound crazy but it’s true. The style label he chose told me something about the fragrances I would be smelling. I also like how he called it a “scent project”. There is something unassuming and “no pressure” about it, almost like being invited over to hang out.
I have enjoyed all 3 of his previous releases with Eiderantler being my favorite. Now comes Vaporocindro and I mean, come on, is that name cool or what? John gets an A+ for names that’s for sure. Now on to the fragrance. I opened the envelope and in usual January fashion, was met with potency. I hadn’t even taken the cap off yet and I got a whiff of this floral craziness that immediately drew me in. What is this?? This guy is a mad scientist! I sprayed it and was like whoa! This is one unique fragrance. I get a rush of Lilac and green notes combined with deeper things like dark wood and earth, spilled espresso and fruit. I imagine this long weathered mahogany table in a dimly lit dining room, espresso cups half filled from earlier in the day, with a fresh bouquet of violet and yellow flowers, a dose of out of place femininity and freshness in an otherwise dark and sort of dusty and masculine room. The flowers drift through occasionally, passing a fireplace and books stacked not so neatly, as they are well read.
Is this a fragrance for me? Probably not, it’s not my style, but does it have to be to be appreciated? But it’s most definitely a fragrance for someone. And I’m most definitely intrigued by it. There is a lot of pressure on a new perfumer to put out a new fragrance after the initial intro. But John has most definitely succeeded with Vaporocindro. Because he has kept me intrigued.
ChanelBleu – :
Following in the avant-garde footsteps of its January Scent Project predescesors, Vaporocindro presents a very unusual take on a floral fragrance. Off the bat, there’s a heavy lilac moored by lacquered mahogany, cumin and salty ambergris. The combination generates a sort of “bouquet barbeque” effect akin to freshly-picked blooms rubbed directly onto sweaty skin, and I imagine that the turmeric adds to this though I can’t explicitly detect the note. The apple note, too, is more impressionistic than obvious, vaguely present but not lending any extra brightness to the composition. As it dries down, it becomes a touch gentler and the sandalwood peeks through just slightly, though it by no means becomes a creamy scent. This is definitely the cheekiest, strangest, most rebellious floral I’ve ever tried and I’m enjoying it immensely despite the fact that I’m not a floral girl and have no idea where I’d wear this. It’s a pretty thing caged by darker forces; a studded leather jacket worn on a sunny spring day. I dig.