Sumou Platinum Lattafa / لطافة
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Dylan Dog Comic Book's Scent
If Sumou Platinum were a comic book character it would be Dylan Dog, loved by entire generations of teenagers and adults, he is also known worldwide for his “always the same” look, i.e. red shirt with open collar, fitted black blazer, jeans in light blue, black leather belt and, on his feet, beige suede ankle boots. When I smelled this perfume for the first time, I was immediately reminded of this character, Dylan Dog. Sumou Platinum is another of the Lattafa Arabian fragrances that has nothing to do with Middle Eastern scents.
Initially, it releases a fresh, mainly citrus and peppery accord, with a salty amber and semi-sweet burnt sugar lying underneath. From the first notes, the fragrance screams and calls out the hot summer, with a predominantly masculine edge, that kind of fresh, green and aromatic aroma that most men prefer to wear. The bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot are there, so well-blended that it is nearly impossible to distinguish one another individually. This is so far what I get out of my skin. From the blotter instead comes an aroma that reminds me of Baileys Irish Cream made of milk, whiskey and a touch of green apple. It’s strange, but that’s what I get. Refreshing, aromatic, and sour is the initial blaze.
Then, Sumou Platinum takes a turn as the initial acid blast mellows out a bit. It becomes more aromatic, smoky and papery. I get mostly the dewy, leafy violet, even though it’s not listed, with a good dose of black pepper berries and papyrus leaves. The violet leaves add a veil of wateriness while the salty ambroxan continues its journey without weighing down the fragrance. In the central phase, moist violet dominates the scent, while on the paper, the fruity green apple prevails.
The tones of the violet leaves do not give up and reach the finish line. In the dry-down, I begin to perceive the presence of resinous and earthy elements more clearly. Patchouli and incense give depth and thickness to the final stage, which on the skin gives a musky, soapy, clean, and slightly semi-sweet toasted veil. I love incense and incensed notes, in all its nuances, from the most clerical to the most resinous ones. Unfortunately, they are only mentioned here, in passing. the sweetness that was present in the opening is stronger, but it is a dusty and vanilla sweetness, like that found in coumarins. The trail remains dusty and musky, without ever being too dirty or earthy. The dark notes of patchouli and incense are perfectly balanced.
Sumou Platinum is the kind of perfume that you can easily wear to go to the office, in your free time, or for an outing with friends, from morning until evening, versatile, mainly in the warmer months. It belongs to the genre of fresh fragrances defined as “blue”, without wanting to replicate Sauvage Eau de Toilette or Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette. On my skin, I get a restrained performance, both in projection and durability. After the first hour, it got very close to the skin, and I got anosmic to it. It’s not a bomb, but given the very low cost, it can be reapplied several times.
These are my impressions based on a bottle I have owned since April 2024 (BC M02- 230702011, PD 08.2023, 12,45 €)
-Elysium
Initially, it releases a fresh, mainly citrus and peppery accord, with a salty amber and semi-sweet burnt sugar lying underneath. From the first notes, the fragrance screams and calls out the hot summer, with a predominantly masculine edge, that kind of fresh, green and aromatic aroma that most men prefer to wear. The bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot are there, so well-blended that it is nearly impossible to distinguish one another individually. This is so far what I get out of my skin. From the blotter instead comes an aroma that reminds me of Baileys Irish Cream made of milk, whiskey and a touch of green apple. It’s strange, but that’s what I get. Refreshing, aromatic, and sour is the initial blaze.
Then, Sumou Platinum takes a turn as the initial acid blast mellows out a bit. It becomes more aromatic, smoky and papery. I get mostly the dewy, leafy violet, even though it’s not listed, with a good dose of black pepper berries and papyrus leaves. The violet leaves add a veil of wateriness while the salty ambroxan continues its journey without weighing down the fragrance. In the central phase, moist violet dominates the scent, while on the paper, the fruity green apple prevails.
The tones of the violet leaves do not give up and reach the finish line. In the dry-down, I begin to perceive the presence of resinous and earthy elements more clearly. Patchouli and incense give depth and thickness to the final stage, which on the skin gives a musky, soapy, clean, and slightly semi-sweet toasted veil. I love incense and incensed notes, in all its nuances, from the most clerical to the most resinous ones. Unfortunately, they are only mentioned here, in passing. the sweetness that was present in the opening is stronger, but it is a dusty and vanilla sweetness, like that found in coumarins. The trail remains dusty and musky, without ever being too dirty or earthy. The dark notes of patchouli and incense are perfectly balanced.
Sumou Platinum is the kind of perfume that you can easily wear to go to the office, in your free time, or for an outing with friends, from morning until evening, versatile, mainly in the warmer months. It belongs to the genre of fresh fragrances defined as “blue”, without wanting to replicate Sauvage Eau de Toilette or Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette. On my skin, I get a restrained performance, both in projection and durability. After the first hour, it got very close to the skin, and I got anosmic to it. It’s not a bomb, but given the very low cost, it can be reapplied several times.
These are my impressions based on a bottle I have owned since April 2024 (BC M02- 230702011, PD 08.2023, 12,45 €)
-Elysium
Elysium
