WHAT I SMELL: Aenotus greets the skin with a soft as silk citrus which glides along with a light touch of yuzu in a haze off of the skin. Incredibly inviting, Aenotus’ opening is all about comfort and reassurance with just the right amount of sunshine. After a while, and very quietly, the citrus notes seem to drift off as if the wind lightly carries them away. A warm and lightly sugared accord gracefully takes center stage, once again adding a layer of perfumed comfort. Aenotus doesn’t shout about it’s beauty, instead it confidently retreats from anything that can be construed as overt. A hazy oakmoss begins to then radiate, tinged with pettigrain, adding more comfort along with a subtle elegance. Here the perfume begins to illuminate lightly off of the skin which after a great deal of time finally surrenders to a most gracious musk. Aenotus quietly and effortlessly transforms in the most beautiful way.
From the Puredistance website:
AENOTUS is a perfume that, despite its high percentage of perfume oil, is not loud – and after an intense and fresh opening – transforms into a delicate scent, very close to the skin. Only those dear and near will be close enough to enjoy its subtle and intriguing character.
In Greek mythology, Aeolus is the God of the winds who brings coolness to the South of Europe. In AENOTUS the cool notes of Aeolus are fusing with the soft, sensual warmth of the South. And the classic (Latin) ending of the word Aenotus suggests the depth and maturation of time.
NOTES: Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Yuzu, Mint, Blackcurrant bud, Petitgrain, Oakmoss, Patchouli & Musks
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Perfumed aura.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE AENOTUS: soft, serene, sublime
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT AENOTUS: The Plum Girl, The Fragrant Journey, Chemist in the Bottle
BOTTOM LINE: Aenotus isn’t a perfume that is meant to be smelled by lifting your arm to your nose. Instead, it’s an enticing haze that surrounds the wearer creating the most sublime cocoon of perfumed peacefulness. Aenotus is a subtle beauty.
- Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Citrus Aromatic
- Nose: Antoine Lie
- Classification: Leans feminine
- Expense: 295 Euros for 60 ml parfum extrait. Also available in 17 ml and 100 ml sizes.
WHAT I SMELL: Elixir opens with a soft, sweet, beautiful juicy raspberry and peach. It’s so edible and inviting and it’s an immediate spirit lifter. A luscious rose and a brightened jasmine come sweeping in; mixing in an intoxicating way with the fruity goodness. I always love a perfume that is full of positive energy and Elixir is the epitome of positivity. The perfume starts to take on a layer of cottony musk which adds just the right amount of clean-like sparkle. And soon enough, a light warmth begins to blend with the sweetened cotton which makes the perfume that much more comforting. Not too long in the perfume’s development, Elixir begins to quiet and soften. It’s still lightly sweet, but very demure in the most enticing way.
Before leaving the US in 2017 for Mexico, it was clear that there was an entrepreneurial groundswell happening with small start-up companies, stores and restaurants happening throughout the country. It was exciting to see craftmanship return to the marketplace with people who had the love and spirit to make and provide new and unique products and services. Here in Mexico, the same is happening, especially with the younger generation. And because of it, many are bringing a new twist to the traditional in a very exciting way.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A quiet early evening bike ride underneath Merida’s Arcos de Dragones.
The Scented Hound 