Scentrack
Thievery
Corporation – Il Grande Silencio
Often the names of the
fragrances are not in correlation with their actual composition, and we witness
these days too much Noirs, Nights, Intenses, Spicebombs... This is not the
case.
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| Source: Fragrantica |
Caravelle Epicee gives
me a real olfactory picture of the ship loaded with spices on return from the mystic
East. The ship's wood is impregnated with the smell of most expensive, most
desirable spices in the world. I was pleasantly shocked with the strong kick of
nutmeg. The caraway comes very soon, accompanied with black pepper and just a
hint of chili peppers. The body of Frapin's ship is made of sandalwood and
Guaiac wood. Tobacco is also one of the main players in this story, compatible
with whiskies and cigars (I usually sip gentle Irish blends like Bushmills
Black Bush). The rich amber from the base is so compatible with tobacco. The
whole composition possesses some boozy, Cognac or Irish whiskey/Bourbon vibe.
I brought back this gorgeous liquid from
my trip to Tuscany. I wore this for the first time while dining in Villa Medicea
La Ferdinanda near Artimini or known as the House of hundred chimneys- the
extraordinary work of Master Buontalenti. While the rest were just eating
delicious Tuscan food and talked about business plans, I wander the lonely
corridors and park in the dusk while wearing Caravelle. I felt the history and
perfect melting of all my senses resulting in some sweet loneliness and weird
masochistic happiness. This clear moment in time was given to me by Caravelle
Epicee and Frapin’s characteristic aristocratic sadness.
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| Source: 123rf.com |
Longevity / Projection
Above average (8-12 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Autumn or winter lonely evenings
Alternatives
By Kilian Single Malt – interpretation
of Scottish whisky
Frapin 1270 – full bodied gourmand with
similar atmosphere
Pros
100% spice heaven
Strong boozy and warm atmosphere
Beautifully constructed spices and wood
Cons
Possible performance issues
Rating
9.5/10
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