05/18/2024
Elysium
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Elysium
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Something Unforgettable
Yet another flanker of For Him some of you will say. But no. I mean, yes, it’s a flanker because it’s a variant of the original, but it also stands out a lot from it. First, For Him Intense is a concentration of Parfum. Same as For Him Red Edition Intense, they also share the same packaging, but this time the bottle is with shades of brown. So be careful when you try it and buy it because only the word “Red” allows you to distinguish between the two Intense.
When For Him Intense opens, it might seem similar to For Him OG, but soon after it takes on a more refined acidic, powdery, amber and woody edge. The spiciness is subtle, faint, just a whisper. Iris screams, and says “Hey, I’m here!”, as if it isn’t noticeable enough. However, it never takes a similar inclination to a feminine cut lipstick. The citrus creates a tart opening, not too tart or like a barbershop cologne, but bitter enough to keep the opening not too crisp. But that bergamot isn’t the only citrus, as there’s a noticeable hint of lemon zest. Among the various citrus peels, a minty and balsamic lavender makes its way which does not stand out on its own but blends well with the other notes.
Gradually, as the acidic blast subsides, the scent takes on a fougère turn. Herbaceous lavender emerges a lot with some balsamic facets. The iris powder grows and grows, always maintaining a baby powder vibe without a trace of makeup or buttery undertones. Depending on your sense of smell, during the evolution, especially in the middle phase, you may feel vibrations of cocoa powder or dark chocolate. Perhaps courtesy of the patchouly used in the base. Think of cocoa and baby powder mixed together, which scares or attracts you. There is also a sort of rosy shade, a little floral like roses and a little green like geranium leaf. And also a mixture of spices, a lot of spiciness emerges from the heart, which has influences of cinnamon and nutmeg. Even in this case, the blend is well balanced and there is not a note that stands out or goes out of line, except the iris.
The base transforms into a creamy, dry and sweet accord. It’s a bomb of vanilla and tonka, not at all gourmand, but still powdery and spicy. The woodiness is that of cedar shavings, so dry, and so similar to pencil shavings. The more it dries, the sweeter it becomes, but never cloying or unpleasant. There is a noticeable slightly amber saltiness, surely coming from a modern ambrox molecule, which adds a woody touch, reminiscent of clean human skin. In the end they exude woody and slightly leathery nuances. Don’t want to add a bit of patchouli? Yes, it’s there, faint, but enough to obscure the last stage of the essence, keeping the iris and vanilla from being too nauseating.
Therefore, the iris, although powerful, is soft and creamy, along with vanilla and tonka with base notes of resins and patchouli. Does it impress me? Yes, a lot. I like? Yes, a lot. Being a concentration of perfume, it lasts several hours, almost all day or night, depending on when you wear it. Furthermore, it is very strong during the first two hours. In Italy the price is €25.95, which might seem a little expensive for ZARA, but it is a parfum with a great yield. Although it is just released, in mid-May and spring, it is more suitable for the cold months of autumn and winter.
I’m basing my feeling on a bottle I’ve owned since May 2024 (BC 410609).
-Elysium
When For Him Intense opens, it might seem similar to For Him OG, but soon after it takes on a more refined acidic, powdery, amber and woody edge. The spiciness is subtle, faint, just a whisper. Iris screams, and says “Hey, I’m here!”, as if it isn’t noticeable enough. However, it never takes a similar inclination to a feminine cut lipstick. The citrus creates a tart opening, not too tart or like a barbershop cologne, but bitter enough to keep the opening not too crisp. But that bergamot isn’t the only citrus, as there’s a noticeable hint of lemon zest. Among the various citrus peels, a minty and balsamic lavender makes its way which does not stand out on its own but blends well with the other notes.
Gradually, as the acidic blast subsides, the scent takes on a fougère turn. Herbaceous lavender emerges a lot with some balsamic facets. The iris powder grows and grows, always maintaining a baby powder vibe without a trace of makeup or buttery undertones. Depending on your sense of smell, during the evolution, especially in the middle phase, you may feel vibrations of cocoa powder or dark chocolate. Perhaps courtesy of the patchouly used in the base. Think of cocoa and baby powder mixed together, which scares or attracts you. There is also a sort of rosy shade, a little floral like roses and a little green like geranium leaf. And also a mixture of spices, a lot of spiciness emerges from the heart, which has influences of cinnamon and nutmeg. Even in this case, the blend is well balanced and there is not a note that stands out or goes out of line, except the iris.
The base transforms into a creamy, dry and sweet accord. It’s a bomb of vanilla and tonka, not at all gourmand, but still powdery and spicy. The woodiness is that of cedar shavings, so dry, and so similar to pencil shavings. The more it dries, the sweeter it becomes, but never cloying or unpleasant. There is a noticeable slightly amber saltiness, surely coming from a modern ambrox molecule, which adds a woody touch, reminiscent of clean human skin. In the end they exude woody and slightly leathery nuances. Don’t want to add a bit of patchouli? Yes, it’s there, faint, but enough to obscure the last stage of the essence, keeping the iris and vanilla from being too nauseating.
Therefore, the iris, although powerful, is soft and creamy, along with vanilla and tonka with base notes of resins and patchouli. Does it impress me? Yes, a lot. I like? Yes, a lot. Being a concentration of perfume, it lasts several hours, almost all day or night, depending on when you wear it. Furthermore, it is very strong during the first two hours. In Italy the price is €25.95, which might seem a little expensive for ZARA, but it is a parfum with a great yield. Although it is just released, in mid-May and spring, it is more suitable for the cold months of autumn and winter.
I’m basing my feeling on a bottle I’ve owned since May 2024 (BC 410609).
-Elysium
Elysium
