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WHAT I SMELL: Date in Paris opens with an infusion of herb and citrus that is very unexpected and incredibly unique. But In quick manner the perfume moves to the sea with a salty aquatic note that becomes the central character. Slowly, a soft floral note of heliotrope seems to drift right below the aquatics which gives the perfume the sensation of salt infused lipstick. It’s an interesting twist combining the refinement of beauty with the earthy qualities of the salty sea. As it continues on, Date in Paris starts to warm and radiate with the florals seemingly being replaced by a putty like cedar. But as soon as I say that the perfume transitions to more of a powdered finish that begins to rise in a crescendo. A Date in Paris is a modern perfume that makes for a uniquely beautiful wear.

From the ByBozo website:

This Date you’ll never forget. It’s like a blessed aftertaste following the meeting with beloved one. Here you can experience the whole range of feelings: delight, timidity, romantic mood and unlimited happiness.

The first note of the scent is bitter orange, so called part of the “sensual” mixtures. A date should leave only pleasant memories in your memory, so rosemary was given a softening role. Rosemary gives a slightly sweet woody-resinous flavor, which makes the fragrance multifaceted and warm from the first minute of acquaintance.

Intense plum reveals on the skin in an amazing way: it is mysterious and seductive at the same time. Combined with a balsamic floral accord of heliotrope, the fragrance becomes truly unique! Iris captivates secretly, but irrevocably. To give the composition ” spaciousness” and a special flavor, the creators added seaweed, which led to a magical result of freshness, coolness and delicacy at the same time.

The role of an aphrodisiac on this date was given to the soft velvety White oud. Like a light ghost, the balanced addition of cedar and moss envelops its owner with a thick resinous sound.

The Scent is an impression. From the first breath he deliberately leaves behind a breathtaking “deep” sillage of mysterious magic.

Head Notes: Bitter Orange, Rosemary, Grape seeds

Heart Notes: European Plum, Heliotrope, Salt, Iris, Seaweed

Base Notes: White Oud, Virginia Cedar, Oak Moss

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WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A very modern date in Paris.

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE DATE IN PARIS: one-of-a-kind, stylish, uber-unisex

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DATE IN PARIS: None written reviews found.

BOTTOM LINE: Date in Paris is a perfume like no other. The combination of notes makes for a really modern and visionary perfume which expresses itself in a unique and inviting way. This Date in Paris has turned out to be a very successful and satisfying one.

Bone Rating: 4 out of possible 5 bones
Scent: Woody Aquatic
Note: Marzia Tissino
Classification: Unisex
Expense: Prices starting at 40 Euros for 18ml eau de parfum

Sample courtesy of ByBozo Paris. Opinion my own.

ECSTASY

WHAT I SMELL: Ecstasy opens with a honeyed pine, quickly followed by a nice hefty patchouli that has a top coat of rose. It’s a bit spicy and rather golden. After around five minutes, the pine which disappeared quickly before, comes back to the front. However, this time the pine is more pine fir, meaning that it’s more woody like that of a fresh-cut Christmas tree. Then after a couple more minutes in comes a warmer sandalwood. Ecstasy seems to have a great deal a movement to it which I rather like. After around the 15 minute mark, Ecstasy adds an almost sweet oudish tinge to the mix, but I think it’s just the pine that is playing some tricks on my nose…or just maybe just the pine and tonka bean combination that feels that way. After a few more minutes, add a little tobacco to the mix as the fragrance now smells like sweet pipe tobacco. It’s all rather intoxicating. In the end, Ecstasy dries down to a sweetened dried wood that reminds me somewhat of the drydown of Cuir Noir by Armani Prive’.

From the Tiziana Terenzi website:

The most intense journey into the “sacred fire”of the soul, in search of total authenticity in the suspended gravity of absolute beauty. It is an encompassing, mystical fragrance: original and with a strong personality. This fragrance was created the day of the death of Padre Evelino, in a kind of creative delirium inspired by the power of eternal and surreal feelings. The emotion and transformation of these moments are captured in an indelible and cathartic memory describing the sudden spiritual transition from boyhood to manhood. It is a fragrance which strikes you immediately and completely, with the same force as a punch in the face. This is thanks to the powerful, rich top notes of frankincense; immediately after, though, it slowly opens in a loving embrace and inner awareness to the chanting of white floral notes, the mystic power of Bakhoor, and fine wood. At that moment, you sense the power of the timeless love of someone dear, a love that merges with our soul in a religion of memory that gives a new sense of security and eternal strength. Your ego merges with the great cosmic one. In your soul there is “click” as in an instant you open up to the full dimension of being “grown up”.

Top notes: pine, spruce, stone powder

Middle notes: incense, patchouli, rose, violet

Base notes: sandalwood, amber, cistrose, tonka, forest land, ancient wood

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: A cozy cabin in the middle of the woods.

THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE ECSTASY: woody, comforting, content

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ECSTASY: I only found a couple of comments on Fragrantica.

Bone Rating: 3.5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Oriental Woody
Classification: Unisex
Expense: $125 – 145 for 100ml Parfum Extrait

WHITE FIRE

WHAT I SMELL: White Fire opens with bergamot and a somewhat artificial green that almost smells to me like I was smelling wax florals sprayed with a faux scent. Soon enough some jasmine comes in with some clean linen smelling musk. And there it sits.

From the Tiziana Terenzi website:

The silence of the snow; its dazzling white brought alive and sparkling by the flickering flames. The good,clean fragrance is simple and silvery, like the carefree laughter of a child, and innocent and gentle as a loving caress. The high elevation campfire on a glacier in the Italian Alps; one phase of an adventurous and arduous ascent to the summit of Mount Cevedale; the excitement of waking up at sunrise to the wild and immense silence of the Dolomites. The crisp clean air, the energising fresh smell of snow, the intoxicating oxygen, and the dampened smell of fire on ice, all in the glow of the first light of dawn. This fragrance embodies the unique power and beauty of nature, crystal clear in our eyes, hearts, and our most intimate olfactory memories.

Top notes: green leaves, fresh ice, oxygen

Middle notes: Chinese jasmine, fern, white amber

Base notes: sandalwood, amber, musk

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Clean sheets that have been hanging to dry on a clothesline.

THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE WHITE FIRE: musky, clean, safe

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WHITE FIRE: I only found a couple of comments on Fragrantica.

Bone Rating: 2.5 out of 5 possible bones
Scent: Woody Aquatic
Classification: Unisex
Expense: $125 – 145 for 100ml Parfum Extrait

BOTTOM LINE: Ecstasy was a pleasant surprise. I liked it, but found in the end that the drydown became a bit tedious, but for many that probably won’t be the case. Funny, I was expecting something named Ecstasy to be over the top and outrageous, but instead it turned out to be a comfort scent. As for White Fire…nice, but boring. The prices are pretty good for extraits though!