Year: 2016
Notes: Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, Javanese nutmeg, violet leaf from Grasse, Chinese camellia leaves, Turkish rose, Moroccan iris, white leather, amber
Comment: Camélia Intrépide is part of the Collection Métal
Commencing with a piercing fruity-floral blast, the top notes of Camélia Intrépide soon settle to reveal a creamy green core that's almost fig-like but darker.
One doesn't detect any spices but there appears to be tea-like nuances throughout the proceedings. Later on, the floral aspect eventually re-emerges, spearheaded by a waxy (and almost plastic-like) rose component. The addition of a light leather accord also provides a subdued smokiness but, when fused with the amber (which is probably ambroxan or something similar), the synthetic vibe of the composition is accentuated. As a result, a charred and artificial floral sweetness becomes more strident during the drydown.
With moderate sillage and average longevity, if the aroma chemical onslaught of Blanche Immortelle and Silver Iris didn't appeal, Camélia Intrépide won't be any different.
One doesn't detect any spices but there appears to be tea-like nuances throughout the proceedings. Later on, the floral aspect eventually re-emerges, spearheaded by a waxy (and almost plastic-like) rose component. The addition of a light leather accord also provides a subdued smokiness but, when fused with the amber (which is probably ambroxan or something similar), the synthetic vibe of the composition is accentuated. As a result, a charred and artificial floral sweetness becomes more strident during the drydown.
With moderate sillage and average longevity, if the aroma chemical onslaught of Blanche Immortelle and Silver Iris didn't appeal, Camélia Intrépide won't be any different.
