WHAT I SMELL: Sandor 70’s completes a kick-start with a quick blast of bergamot that soon melds into a wonderfully warm floral suede. The florals then move to the more herbal with a clary sage note that is front and center. The perfume is smooth and incredibly engaging. Neither feminine nor masculine, the perfume defies a label. As the perfume continues to develop, it really begins to project and a dry woody timbre pushes out a light powder. Continuing on, a smoky note appears along with a dry vetiver, but as soon as I write that, the dryness makes way for a buttery vanilla. Here, the perfume is simply sublime as it fills the air with a rich, sophisticated suede that feels like it’s coming from a well of nature. It’s not dirty, nor heavy, instead, the perfume feels earthy and grounded and nostalgic. As it continues to unfold, the tobacco and the leather mix in a swirl of wafting smoke. Here, the dirt from the cobblestone streets meet the soles of the well-worn shoes that walk them.
From the Carner Barcelona website:
inspiration: “At the crest of upper Barcelona once a place to see and be seen, an iconic bar where the smoke of cigars flirted with the aristocratic leather armchairs…”
top notes – Suede Accord, Italian bergamot, Vintage Jasmin absolute, Chinese osmanthus absolute, Bulgarian rose essence
mid notes – Tobacco Accord, Clary sage absolute, Virginian cedar wood, Peru balsam, Mexican vanilla extract
base notes – Spanish leather accord, Patchouli essence, Vetyver essence, Ethiopian frankincense extract, Oak moss absolute
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Your favorite pair of well-worn leather/suede sandals. So comfortable, like an old friend.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE SANDOR 70’s: vintage, careworn, comfortable
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SANDOR 70’s: Fragrance Daily
BOTTOM LINE: Part of the new Black Collection, Sandor 70’s is my favorite among the three perfumes in the line. Here, the nod to nostalgia is done perfectly and makes this a leather perfume that’s perfect for those who don’t like their leather over the top.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Leather
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: $220 for 50 ml eau de parfum
March 6, 2017 at 8:49 am
I wore it the other day and I know what you mean, it’s so soft and comfy. On me it was a bit mysteriously seductive too
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March 6, 2017 at 9:10 am
I really enjoy a number of offerings from this house.
I have a sample of this, but I haven’t gotten to it yet.
Thank you for the review.
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March 7, 2017 at 5:52 pm
I would love to know your thoughts once you have a chance to try it.
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March 6, 2017 at 12:15 pm
Ooh! This sounds great, although I’m not particularly fond of clary sage. However, I’m always open to trying. Well, no … that’s a lie. But I would try this.
And Steve … thanks for the Birkenstock image. 😀
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March 7, 2017 at 5:52 pm
Clary sage and birkenstocks…how more retro can you get??!
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March 8, 2017 at 1:55 pm
Oooh nice…I have only just caught up with the cosily boozy El Born, would you believe, but this also sounds worth a spin.
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March 10, 2017 at 2:30 am
Vanessa…i love this house. My first niche perfume ever was D600…they consistently create beautiful perfume that are unique without being discordant.
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March 9, 2017 at 10:02 am
The famous fashion Coco Chanel once said, “A woman’who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.”
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March 9, 2017 at 7:22 pm
So true…but that goes for a man too 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 3:57 am
I like their regular line. Now I wonder: are these new perfumes actually two times better? Or at least use a twice more expensive ingredients? Not that there is anything wrong with company moving further into the luxury market: if they can sell those perfumes, I’m glad for them. But I’m curious.
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March 14, 2017 at 10:24 am
I really like this brand as well Undina. I wouldn’t say that the 3 perfumes released in this collection are better than their regular fare. Who knows why and how things are branded…what it offers the company in sales, etc.
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