My thoughts on performance. Some prefer screaming fragrances and to a point where the scream is more important than the quality of what is said. Then you have the other side, those who prefer a mystic whisper where the quality of what is communicated is the main focus. I belong to the last camp for sure. Many releases are actually too loud and can cause unpleasant reactions for people around (e.g Sauvage). They are the reason why many people hate perfume. That’s my theory at least. The general public don’t appreciate screaming. Especially not when the quality of the words is poor. I often use fragrances in an office setting. Like I am aware how I dress, I also choose my fragrance with care. A wise man or woman chooses his/her fragrances according to context. Projection is a very important aspect to consider. Sometimes, less is more.
@@Persolaise I also appreciate loud fragrances such as Interlude Man in the right contexts. But I guess my point was that the over-emphasize on loudness and less on the smell are not an approach I personally follow. If its well made, high quality, smooth perfume- I have no problem with loudness. I enjoy it :)
I adore real Sandalwood essential oil. I am also a doctor of Chinese medicine and use Sandalwood and other aromatic woods in herbal formulas. So I have a binary reaction to Sandalwood in perfumes. I adore almost anything with real Sandalwood and am very sensitive to the synthetic versions. Interesting about the lavender. I have heard a lot of people complaining about lavender notes and I never understood. I thought it was like vanilla or bergamot; everyone likes those smells. 😊
Synthetic sandalwood reads more to me like a futuristically sleek coconut with woody textures (much like the synthetic coconut used in cosmetic products for years now), and I tend to document the notes in my personal breakdowns accordingly as coconut. I think people associate synthetics like it with a kind of cleanliness. Many of the synthetic molecules that get overdosed--dihydromerncenol, calone, ambroxan, etc.--are really about loudly broadcasting a kind of "clean" association in perfume; sanitized and sleek in that artificial way that defines modern cleaning/grooming chemicals. Modern perfumery gives us synthetic--read "clean," because they have no real feeling of biology or natural processes of decay--impressions of things like smoke and earth and sea or even oud. This is, I suspect, the true success of woodyambers like norlimbanol - "dirtiness" without *organic* dirtiness.
Dunhill Signature Collection Indian Sandalwood is a good take on synthetic Sandalwood. Actually quite smooth and a lot lot cheaper at about £60 100ml at Notino.
I get what you mean about the synthetic sandalwood note. I've spent a fortune on samples trying to find one that is really soft and creamy. I've tried Gris Noir BDK, Samsara Guerlain, Santal Blush, Santal 33, Tam Dao Diptyque, Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt and the pursuit goes on. Any suggestions from other sandalwood enthusiasts would be appreciated.
Hello, you might sample Hasu-no-Hana ( Grossmith ). It smells like real sandal to me, and I remember all the authentic sandalwood fragrances from the 80s. However, it costs the earth.
This fragrance has Palo Santo (amongst other woods) which is tricky in perfume compositions by it's nature but is lovely for scenting the air outdoors whilst relaxing in the warm summer sunshine. Yet..to each their own.
It is interesting to listen to your reflections as always. All I got about Ebene Fume was «loud» and «synthetic sandalwood» and maybe a bit incense. Why is sandalwood not listed neither on TF’s website nor on Fragrantica? Sandalwood notes are popular and a good selling point. Just curious about how the big brands think. I have not smelled EF myself. Have you tried EF on skin? Smelling perfume on paper provide a very limted experience of fragrances imo. Paper is practical, but you get only a ghost of what a fragrance can be. Love your content. Thank you!
Dear Frank, thanks very much for this comment (and also for the other one, which I don’t seem to be able to find at the moment.) Yes, this particular video did focus quite a bit on the subject of synthetic sandalwoods, and I’ve tried to address this at the following blog post: persolaise.com/2021/12/tom-ford-ebene-fume-review-2021.html You may find it helpful to read. Yes, you’re right that paper is just one way to experience a perfume, but it isn’t always possible for me to spray the perfumes on skin when I’m broadcasting several videos in one day, because the smells would all interfere with each other. However, I did actually wear Ebene Fume on my own skin at least twice before recording this video. Thanks very much for watching and please keep the comments coming.
@@Persolaise thanks for your reply. I deleted my previous comment as it became very long and I repeated myself alot. I absolutely do understand that paper is the only way to go when smelling many fragrances in short time. By the way, I bought Herba Fresca afrer a video you made. It is one of the best openings I’ve ever experienced and certainly the best mint fragrance I’ve tried. Love the green grassy summer feeling that accompany the spearmint. A very special creation.
I think there is a difference between getting accustomed to “like“ an obvious synthetic smell that you don't like and exploring a natural material and its limitations within your personal smell-frame-of-reference. Or am I biased?
Not a fan of synthetic woody scents but do like javanol specially in reformulated Guilty story by Mihan aromatics. A strangely sweet woody scent that might make you think of factory machines but in a good way.
That’s so bizarre. I don’t even get synthetic sandalwood from halfeti? I know there seriously strong amber molecules underneath the synthetic rose and oud vanilla mix. Bad Sandalwood molecules to me are way worse in Le Labo Santal 33, CDG wonderwood, etc. You know the gluey sweet ones that have no transitions and that’s all the fragrance is. Do you think you’re more turned off by the synthetic amber/cedar molecules?
Persolaise Perfumes could be an idea, guess it depends how much people really dislike them lol. Personally I don’t mind the expansive cedar molecules but I own about 9 of the classic sandalwood molecules and sort of like 1 of them 😄
what's your take on kilian's sacred wood which according to Kilian conjures the mystical mysore sandal scent with amazing accuracy and it's answer to the prayers of all sandalwood lovers😄.
Hello! Thank you for the absolutely amazing content … love your work! I have been wondering why, in your opinion, longevity of a scent does not constitute one of the key criteria s of quality? ( if I understand this correctly). I find it very frustrating when a fragrance I love disappears quickly and can’t be enjoyed the rest of the day… curious to hear your thoughts if/ when you have a chance to share. Please disregard my profile picture- my young daughter is using my account to post her sonic - themed art 😀 I am a middle aged fragrance enthusiast 🤪🤪🤪 thank you very much and look forward to your videos 😇
Thanks very much for writing. I absolutely think it is an important factor, but I don’t consider it to be all-important, and I also don’t seem to consider it to be as important as other people do. I think a fragrance should possess a tenacity in keeping with its character and ‘intentions’. So, if a citrus cologne is light and fleeting, I don’t consider that to be a problem. I hope this helps 😊 Thanks very much for watching.
You're gonna hate me now - i dont like sandalwood as a note at all, i only like it as a supporting base note in the background. Only Sandalwood forward scents i like is Bois Des Iles and Egoiste, i didnt like Serge Santal de Mysore at all, its too much for me.
As an expert in Palo Santo, this Perfume is excellent,and I love it, the uniqueness is about Palo Santo and not about Sandalwood
Useful to know -- thank you.
"Because they all stink" 😆 In jarring amounts, I can't disagree with the man. Moderation is the 🗝️
Totally agree.
Thanks for watching.
Just got back from a drive from California to Florida and have to many vids to catch up on 🤩 TY SIRE P
Woah, California to Florida?? Sounds epic.
As always , thank you for the entertainment 😀
Thank YOU for watching, Angela.
My thoughts on performance.
Some prefer screaming fragrances and to a point where the scream is more important than the quality of what is said. Then you have the other side, those who prefer a mystic whisper where the quality of what is communicated is the main focus. I belong to the last camp for sure.
Many releases are actually too loud and can cause unpleasant reactions for people around (e.g Sauvage). They are the reason why many people hate perfume. That’s my theory at least. The general public don’t appreciate screaming. Especially not when the quality of the words is poor.
I often use fragrances in an office setting. Like I am aware how I dress, I also choose my fragrance with care. A wise man or woman chooses his/her fragrances according to context. Projection is a very important aspect to consider. Sometimes, less is more.
Yes -- context and intention are key. I don't have a problem with loud perfumes per se, but in the right setting, at the right time.
@@Persolaise I also appreciate loud fragrances such as Interlude Man in the right contexts. But I guess my point was that the over-emphasize on loudness and less on the smell are not an approach I personally follow. If its well made, high quality, smooth perfume- I have no problem with loudness. I enjoy it :)
I adore real Sandalwood essential oil. I am also a doctor of Chinese medicine and use Sandalwood and other aromatic woods in herbal formulas. So I have a binary reaction to Sandalwood in perfumes. I adore almost anything with real Sandalwood and am very sensitive to the synthetic versions. Interesting about the lavender. I have heard a lot of people complaining about lavender notes and I never understood. I thought it was like vanilla or bergamot; everyone likes those smells. 😊
Oh wow -- we're going to start sending lists of all our ailments to you!
Thanks for watching.
well, is more about the Palo Santo and this video only focus in the Sandalwood...wrong perspective of this Review...this Perfume is amazing and unique
Synthetic sandalwood reads more to me like a futuristically sleek coconut with woody textures (much like the synthetic coconut used in cosmetic products for years now), and I tend to document the notes in my personal breakdowns accordingly as coconut.
I think people associate synthetics like it with a kind of cleanliness. Many of the synthetic molecules that get overdosed--dihydromerncenol, calone, ambroxan, etc.--are really about loudly broadcasting a kind of "clean" association in perfume; sanitized and sleek in that artificial way that defines modern cleaning/grooming chemicals.
Modern perfumery gives us synthetic--read "clean," because they have no real feeling of biology or natural processes of decay--impressions of things like smoke and earth and sea or even oud. This is, I suspect, the true success of woodyambers like norlimbanol - "dirtiness" without *organic* dirtiness.
Fascinating -- you may well be on to something. Palatable filth.
Many thanks for watching.
Well said. Clean, controlled, safe dirtiness 😁
Dunhill
Signature Collection Indian Sandalwood is a good take on synthetic Sandalwood. Actually quite smooth and a lot lot cheaper at about £60 100ml at Notino.
Ah, something for me to check out. Thank you.
This one can hardly be scrubbed off 😳 sprayed on hand at the mall and wife and I both regretted it due to its persistence
Those materials are pretty tenacious. Many thanks for watching.
I get what you mean about the synthetic sandalwood note. I've spent a fortune on samples trying to find one that is really soft and creamy. I've tried Gris Noir BDK, Samsara Guerlain, Santal Blush, Santal 33, Tam Dao Diptyque, Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt and the pursuit goes on. Any suggestions from other sandalwood enthusiasts would be appreciated.
Hello, you might sample Hasu-no-Hana ( Grossmith ). It smells like real sandal to me, and I remember all the authentic sandalwood fragrances from the 80s. However, it costs the earth.
I’m actually rather fond of Samsara, but then I have an old bottle in my collection.
Many thanks for watching.
Hello, I would recommend Cartier Oud & Sandal. The most beautiful sandal I've ever tried.
This fragrance has Palo Santo (amongst other woods) which is tricky in perfume compositions by it's nature but is lovely for scenting the air outdoors whilst relaxing in the warm summer sunshine.
Yet..to each their own.
Absolutely. Thanks for writing.
Yep, the Palo Santo is what makes this Perfume special
It is interesting to listen to your reflections as always. All I got about Ebene Fume was «loud» and «synthetic sandalwood» and maybe a bit incense. Why is sandalwood not listed neither on TF’s website nor on Fragrantica? Sandalwood notes are popular and a good selling point. Just curious about how the big brands think. I have not smelled EF myself.
Have you tried EF on skin? Smelling perfume on paper provide a very limted experience of fragrances imo. Paper is practical, but you get only a ghost of what a fragrance can be.
Love your content. Thank you!
Dear Frank, thanks very much for this comment (and also for the other one, which I don’t seem to be able to find at the moment.)
Yes, this particular video did focus quite a bit on the subject of synthetic sandalwoods, and I’ve tried to address this at the following blog post: persolaise.com/2021/12/tom-ford-ebene-fume-review-2021.html You may find it helpful to read.
Yes, you’re right that paper is just one way to experience a perfume, but it isn’t always possible for me to spray the perfumes on skin when I’m broadcasting several videos in one day, because the smells would all interfere with each other. However, I did actually wear Ebene Fume on my own skin at least twice before recording this video. Thanks very much for watching and please keep the comments coming.
@@Persolaise thanks for your reply. I deleted my previous comment as it became very long and I repeated myself alot.
I absolutely do understand that paper is the only way to go when smelling many fragrances in short time.
By the way, I bought Herba Fresca afrer a video you made. It is one of the best openings I’ve ever experienced and certainly the best mint fragrance I’ve tried. Love the green grassy summer feeling that accompany the spearmint. A very special creation.
I think there is a difference between getting accustomed to “like“ an obvious synthetic smell that you don't like and exploring a natural material and its limitations within your personal smell-frame-of-reference. Or am I biased?
No, I think there probably is a difference.
As always, thanks for watching, Heinke.
Not a fan of synthetic woody scents but do like javanol specially in reformulated Guilty story by Mihan aromatics. A strangely sweet woody scent that might make you think of factory machines but in a good way.
Yes, Javanol is probably the most interesting of the bunch.
Thank you so much for watching.
I may have missed it during the stream, but how does this compare to Santal Blush?
There really aren't many points of comparison between them.
Thanks for watching.
Hello Persolaise, what about Santal Austral by Matiere Premiere ? It isn't synthetic sandalwood and, I think, a lovely fragrance. Cheers
Not one of my favourites, I’m afraid, but thanks for mentioning it.
That’s so bizarre. I don’t even get synthetic sandalwood from halfeti? I know there seriously strong amber molecules underneath the synthetic rose and oud vanilla mix. Bad Sandalwood molecules to me are way worse in Le Labo Santal 33, CDG wonderwood, etc. You know the gluey sweet ones that have no transitions and that’s all the fragrance is. Do you think you’re more turned off by the synthetic amber/cedar molecules?
I guess that's possible. We'd need to do a proper side-by-side test. And we'd also need to be clear about definitions.
Persolaise Perfumes could be an idea, guess it depends how much people really dislike them lol. Personally I don’t mind the expansive cedar molecules but I own about 9 of the classic sandalwood molecules and sort of like 1 of them 😄
what's your take on kilian's sacred wood which according to Kilian conjures the mystical mysore sandal scent with amazing accuracy and it's answer to the prayers of all sandalwood lovers😄.
I’m not sure I’ve tried it.
Thanks for watching.
Hello! Thank you for the absolutely amazing content … love your work! I have been wondering why, in your opinion, longevity of a scent does not constitute one of the key criteria s of quality? ( if I understand this correctly). I find it very frustrating when a fragrance I love disappears quickly and can’t be enjoyed the rest of the day… curious to hear your thoughts if/ when you have a chance to share. Please disregard my profile picture- my young daughter is using my account to post her sonic - themed art 😀 I am a middle aged fragrance enthusiast 🤪🤪🤪 thank you very much and look forward to your videos 😇
Thanks very much for writing.
I absolutely think it is an important factor, but I don’t consider it to be all-important, and I also don’t seem to consider it to be as important as other people do. I think a fragrance should possess a tenacity in keeping with its character and ‘intentions’. So, if a citrus cologne is light and fleeting, I don’t consider that to be a problem.
I hope this helps 😊
Thanks very much for watching.
Thank you very much for responding. Really appreciate it. Victoria
You're gonna hate me now - i dont like sandalwood as a note at all, i only like it as a supporting base note in the background. Only Sandalwood forward scents i like is Bois Des Iles and Egoiste, i didnt like Serge Santal de Mysore at all, its too much for me.
That’s okay - we all have different tastes.
Thanks for watching.
You sound congested. Hope you're doing well.
Just a bit of a cold. Thanks for the kind words.
I got a channel also
Thanks for watching.
I sampled this, and did not like it at all.
Thanks for letting me know.