Theodoros Kalotinis is not only a great perfumer (imo) but also such a lovely and approachable person! I love most of his creations and, perhaps slightly biased as a Greek, they remind me of various aspects of nature and life in Greece. Coffee Addict speaks to the Greek Coffee culture - the 2 or 3 hour long coffee sessions with friends smell like this, while Jasmine of Athens is the smell of summer evenings in Athens' suburbs.
I'm Greek American and I'm a fan too. I laugh when people describe Coffee Addict. It reminds me on coffee in Turkey and Greece. Symposium is his underrated gem. I got it last year when he launched it, and I never understood why nobody ever talked about it.
Hello Maria! Please try Patchouli from Reminiscence. Amazing combination. The chocolate-like smell of the dark patchouli combines with Coffee Addict on top is just the most amazing combination. I am not a gourmand lover, and i got CA not thinking it would smell so sweet. When I ended up finding this combination, I almost had a heart attack. It doesn’t smell so gourmand and also not so earthy. Perfection!
The timeliness of this video is spot on. I just got my Theodoros K. order yesterday and I LOVE your channel and thoughts. I am excited to put the ones I purchased to skin (Lemon tart, caramel oud, vanilla, coffee addict) and first sniff...I think I am loving this house!
Oh cool!! Leave another comment on this video later if you don’t mind (not attached to this comment as it’s hard for me to find) and let me know how you enjoy them. I think you will be very happy with them!! Let me know though if you have time!
Great video! I'm pleased to see this house getting the love it deserves! ❤Love your sweater... You look so cozy there! I have been eyeing Caramel Oud... I own Coffee Addict. It is very realistic, but as you said, it goes well with other fragrances. And caramel and coffee.... Yes ma'am!
I just got alluring fig and it's such a realistic fig note 👌 needs some more sweetness so will layer it with a coconut fragrance when the cold season is over..but I do love it ❤ and I love your channel ❤ hugs from Norway ❤
Hi Maria! Nice to hear about Theodoros K. I got a sample of the coffee one (and a few more surprise sample goodies) when I ordered a few things at Parfums Exquis. Can't smell them now, I am getting rid of Covid and have barely been able to smell anything since Sunday. 😕 I received 2 packages of wonderful goodies bought during Black Friday and everything has been sitting unopened because I can barely smell... I'm gonna go nuts and have a major sniffing party when my sense of smell comes back!!! 🎉🥳🎉
@mariacollettlife Yessss!!! My sniffer is back on track, since the week before Xmas. I've finally tested the Claudio Zucca sample set, most of Nuit Nomade and a few others. 😁 and got the Simone Andreoli and Giardini di Toscana sets during Boxing Day! My nose will be in heaven...🥰
I am enjoying them all, but I will say, definitely a unique take on simple notes. Though I do not see my using any of these alone, I will be using this as a layering house to deepen or sweeten other fragrances up.
I loveeee caramel oud! I received it last week . Thanks for the review ! It’s like a Darker version, less gourmand of Vani charnel . The oud makes it stand out!
Thanks, I always love your reviews! Would you do one on 'Petrichor'? I feel like I've looked everywhere for that real true Petrichor smell that is almost primal to humans! Also rain, or real ocean /water fragrances in general. Thank you so much!!
Watching now! I just got in my order from Theodoros Kalotinis. I picked up Caramel Oud, Coffee Addict and Vanilla. Vanilla was not my taste, but I love Caramel Oud. I wore it today and my coworkers went crazy! I agree with your thoughts about Coffee Addict. I will definitely have to try the other fragrances you mentioned.
Theodoros Kalotinis is not only a great perfumer (imo) but also such a lovely and approachable person! I love most of his creations and, perhaps slightly biased as a Greek, they remind me of various aspects of nature and life in Greece. Coffee Addict speaks to the Greek Coffee culture - the 2 or 3 hour long coffee sessions with friends smell like this, while Jasmine of Athens is the smell of summer evenings in Athens' suburbs.
Thanks for sharing that. I really appreciate your perspective re: perfume and Greek culture!!
I'm Greek American and I'm a fan too. I laugh when people describe Coffee Addict. It reminds me on coffee in Turkey and Greece. Symposium is his underrated gem. I got it last year when he launched it, and I never understood why nobody ever talked about it.
Hello Maria! Please try Patchouli from Reminiscence. Amazing combination. The chocolate-like smell of the dark patchouli combines with Coffee Addict on top is just the most amazing combination. I am not a gourmand lover, and i got CA not thinking it would smell so sweet. When I ended up finding this combination, I almost had a heart attack. It doesn’t smell so gourmand and also not so earthy. Perfection!
The timeliness of this video is spot on. I just got my Theodoros K. order yesterday and I LOVE your channel and thoughts. I am excited to put the ones I purchased to skin (Lemon tart, caramel oud, vanilla, coffee addict) and first sniff...I think I am loving this house!
Oh cool!! Leave another comment on this video later if you don’t mind (not attached to this comment as it’s hard for me to find) and let me know how you enjoy them. I think you will be very happy with them!! Let me know though if you have time!
Hey Marie. How nice of them to send you all of those fragrances
I agree. I was totally shocked!
@@mariacollettlife you definitely deserve it 💜
Great video! I'm pleased to see this house getting the love it deserves! ❤Love your sweater... You look so cozy there! I have been eyeing Caramel Oud... I own Coffee Addict. It is very realistic, but as you said, it goes well with other fragrances. And caramel and coffee.... Yes ma'am!
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I just got alluring fig and it's such a realistic fig note 👌 needs some more sweetness so will layer it with a coconut fragrance when the cold season is over..but I do love it ❤ and I love your channel ❤ hugs from Norway ❤
I’m decorating my tree and one of the finishing touches is always mini Norwegian flags. It’s been a tradition since I was a kid!!
@@mariacollettlife wow that's awesome 🇧🇻😘
Alluring Fig is another winner. I only wear it in the summer, but it meets all the famous ones like Diptyques and DS&Durga Debaser.
Caramel oud and coffee addict sound like they’ll be perfect together💕
Oh, that's a great idea!
I just ordered caramel oud and tobacco maniac:) will let you know when I try them and what I think.
I hope that you love them! Please do let me know your thoughts!
@@mariacollettlife I love them both, thank you so much. Fragrance love can get you in a LOT of trouble!!
Hi Maria! Nice to hear about Theodoros K. I got a sample of the coffee one (and a few more surprise sample goodies) when I ordered a few things at Parfums Exquis. Can't smell them now, I am getting rid of Covid and have barely been able to smell anything since Sunday. 😕
I received 2 packages of wonderful goodies bought during Black Friday and everything has been sitting unopened because I can barely smell... I'm gonna go nuts and have a major sniffing party when my sense of smell comes back!!! 🎉🥳🎉
Oh, isn't that frustrating?? Catherine, get better soon!!! I know you commented a month ago, do you have your smell back???
@mariacollettlife Yessss!!! My sniffer is back on track, since the week before Xmas. I've finally tested the Claudio Zucca sample set, most of Nuit Nomade and a few others. 😁 and got the Simone Andreoli and Giardini di Toscana sets during Boxing Day! My nose will be in heaven...🥰
I am enjoying them all, but I will say, definitely a unique take on simple notes. Though I do not see my using any of these alone, I will be using this as a layering house to deepen or sweeten other fragrances up.
Yes. I find that they are great for layering!!
I loveeee caramel oud! I received it last week . Thanks for the review ! It’s like a Darker version, less gourmand of Vani charnel . The oud makes it stand out!
I agree- it is so good…it’s way more interesting than a straight up caramel scent to me. I can’t stop wearing it 😀💕
Kalotinis perfumes are on my shopping list waiting me to get bonus from work to lose it all in their website 😂
Thanks, I always love your reviews! Would you do one on 'Petrichor'? I feel like I've looked everywhere for that real true Petrichor smell that is almost primal to humans! Also rain, or real ocean /water fragrances in general. Thank you so much!!
That's a really good idea. I don't know of any petrichor scents but that's just a fantastic idea!!
Watching now! I just got in my order from Theodoros Kalotinis. I picked up Caramel Oud, Coffee Addict and Vanilla. Vanilla was not my taste, but I love Caramel Oud. I wore it today and my coworkers went crazy! I agree with your thoughts about Coffee Addict. I will definitely have to try the other fragrances you mentioned.
I literally wear Caramel oud all the time! it's comforting yet interesting!
I just wore it the other day, and I couldn’t get enough myself 😂
Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!! 💕💕💕
I am beautiful sounds I’m very interested in Caramel Oud and the Jasmine fragrance and Coffee Addict
I can't stop wearing Caramel oud!
Mix Coffee Addict with Velvet Chocolate.
Oh that's a great idea!