06/01/2024
Kurai
380 Reviews
Kurai
3
Italian grail
It is hard to come across this little gem. Enrico Buccella operates locally and is not well-known outside of Italy. In certain circles this self-taught master perfumer from Umbria has reached legendary status, also with the Cerchi Nell'Acqua label. Get your nose on Kyprus and you will understand why.
At the core of Kyprus lies a rose-sandalwood. Soft, well-rounded and almost sparkling at times. Underneath lies a blend of civet and ambergris. Though not full-on animalic, these base notes are profoundly strong and create a kaleidoscopic ambery effect. I get a leathery facet at first, some iodine and salty bits later. The softer rose-woody notes get enveloped by them completely. But it is the way these softer and sharper notes interlock that makes this a floral amber that stands out. The quality of the materials is evident as they not only remain intact but keep getting better into the late drydown. Of course, the fuzzy warm musk plays a significant role in creating that everlasting sense of comfort.
Not the easiest wear perhaps, but an unforgettable experience and well-worth the search. Awesome!
At the core of Kyprus lies a rose-sandalwood. Soft, well-rounded and almost sparkling at times. Underneath lies a blend of civet and ambergris. Though not full-on animalic, these base notes are profoundly strong and create a kaleidoscopic ambery effect. I get a leathery facet at first, some iodine and salty bits later. The softer rose-woody notes get enveloped by them completely. But it is the way these softer and sharper notes interlock that makes this a floral amber that stands out. The quality of the materials is evident as they not only remain intact but keep getting better into the late drydown. Of course, the fuzzy warm musk plays a significant role in creating that everlasting sense of comfort.
Not the easiest wear perhaps, but an unforgettable experience and well-worth the search. Awesome!