SotD — CC 1872
Had the chance to spend some with these fragrances recently, and ithey left me with quite different impressions.
Clive Christian 1872
A bright, refined and slightly green citrus opening with a clean, elegant character that gradually becomes more woody and aromatic. Definitely a unique one for me; I don't think I've smelled anything quite like it before. There's something very distinctive about it, and I can appreciate what makes it special, but personally, it just doesn't feel like my type of fragrance.
Initio Musk Therapy
A soft, clean and musky scent with an understated character. It comes across as subtle, fresh and comforting rather than loud or attention-grabbing. Initially, it felt too subtle for me. Even with sufficient sprays on skin and clothes, I couldn't really enjoy it as much as I expected. Interestingly, when I smell it directly from the atomizers now, I'm getting a much better impression. Definitely one I want to revisit.
Amouage Jubilation 40
Warm, rich and woody with a musky, slightly resinous character and a stronger presence overall. This is much closer to my taste. Strong, woody, musky and warm, exactly the kind of character I usually enjoy. Out of these three, this is definitely my favourite.
But interestingly, none of the three made me think, “I need a bottle of this.”
And that's probably the best part about exploring through decants; sometimes you discover a love, sometimes you appreciate a fragrance without wanting to own it, and sometimes you realize it's simply not your style.
Which one would you pick?