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: The first spritz of Zizan is a blast of citrus that is quickly tempered with a light mix of pepper and herbs. It’s very clear from the beginning that Zizan is classic male fragrance…there’s nothing avant-garde here. As it continues to develop, a sweetened floral mix entwines with the herbs as it warms the skin. Soon enough, a green vetiver comes forward with a lemony edge. Actually, it smells a bit like Lemon Pledge at this point. But at soon as I say that, it starts to have a boxing match with a more woody amber. There is a lot of movement with Zizan which is fine with me as I can’t wait to see where it settles down. As the perfume continues to morph, the warmth intensifies and there’s an increase in its projection off of the skin. At this point, the vetiver has a rather sharp edge, but lingering below may be some other notes to rein it in. After ten more minutes, the vetiver bows to the light amber. Still peppery and woody, Zizan begins to quiet down with just the right amount of fight.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Classic in its approach, Zizan’s confidence spreads to the wearer. Think Herb Alpert’s 1960’s classic album, “Whipped Cream & Other Delights.” Full of energy and oh so sexy.
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