Year: 2011
Notes: Málaga wine, dates, tonka bean, clay accord, cedar, sandalwood, cashmeran
Christened after a wind that blows through Lybia, Dzhari is yet another exotic gourmand from the Serge Lutens' School of Arabie. Also noticeable is a mild boozy facet, reminiscent of Frapin's 1270, with the addition of some baked earth (an idea that was probably taken from India's well-renowned Mitti Attar).
So, let's see...
Syrupy or stewed dates?
Check!
Spices, wine, candied or dried fruits, or a combination of these?
Check!
An overall impression redolent of Arabic or Middle Eastern souks?
Check!
Evidence of either benzoin, tonka bean or both?
Check!
An apparent dryness, suggesting a pseudo-cognitive association with scorching hot deserts?
Check!
Acceptable lasting power?
Ermmm...
So, let's see...
Syrupy or stewed dates?
Check!
Spices, wine, candied or dried fruits, or a combination of these?
Check!
An overall impression redolent of Arabic or Middle Eastern souks?
Check!
Evidence of either benzoin, tonka bean or both?
Check!
An apparent dryness, suggesting a pseudo-cognitive association with scorching hot deserts?
Check!
Acceptable lasting power?
Ermmm...
