Year: 2011
Notes: magnolia, jasmine, natural damascenone
Comment: Eki is a limited edition release
If one asked other fragrance lovers what the word 'perfumista' means to them, the popular reply would probably be something like, "A lover of all things fragrant". Personally, one considers that a true perfumista should also be able to distinguish between genuine quality and third-rate swill, while not being easily swayed by deceptive hyperbole. Unfortunately, not every 'perfumista' is prepared to adopt this way of thinking.
Eki is supposed to be an ethereal floral but starts out smelling musty, grey and horribly artificial. All that one is able to discern are mainly florals and synthetic white musk, with the magnolia crudely fighting with the jasmine for dominance. With smoky and metallic facets, Eki smells like a rejected prototype for Montale's Greyland.
Another limited edition, another guinea pig experiment for the Slumberhouse cohorts. Pass.
Eki is supposed to be an ethereal floral but starts out smelling musty, grey and horribly artificial. All that one is able to discern are mainly florals and synthetic white musk, with the magnolia crudely fighting with the jasmine for dominance. With smoky and metallic facets, Eki smells like a rejected prototype for Montale's Greyland.
Another limited edition, another guinea pig experiment for the Slumberhouse cohorts. Pass.
Disclaimer: Since some Slumberhouse releases are always being 'improved', and with various formulations of the same fragrance in existence, this review is based on the sample(s) received. Due to the lack of information about these reformulations, one is unable to confirm the actual formulation(s) that has/have been reviewed. As a result, your experience of this fragrance may greatly differ. Understandably, it's all very confusing.
