Borneo 1834

4 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Pato76

  April 22, 2015

  

  Borneo 1834: how to describe such a particular scent? I bought it at the Serge Lutens boutique in Paris, with wonderful sales assistants who transport you to the brand’s world. I started by admiring the store, so stylish, and tried everything, from the standard ones to exclusive non-export versions. Among so many scents, this was the most incredible. The patchouli is intense but possesses a real nobility through its purity. The white flowers provide a frame for the heart, and the pure cardamomo explodes when mixed with the cocoa. The other notes are hard to distinguish, but together they form an agile, explosive, and elegant EDP. At first, I thought of A Men by Thierry Mugler, but when comparing them at home, Borneo plays in the top leagues while A Men stays in the lower ones. They share a patchouli opening. Rating 9/10.

• El poder del aroma

  June 25, 2016

  

  In Borneo 1834, the focus is on the patchouli. It usually feels more refined in other fragrances, but here it comes across as very ‘wild’ in a good way. It is bold and leaves no one indifferent. Besides the patchouli, the cocoa stands out. On my skin, it has good longevity, although the projection is moderate. I confirm that every skin reacts differently due to chemistry. I wore it in winter and didn’t find it suitable for heat.

• oscarsh86

  October 31, 2016

  

  Borneo 1834 opens with patchouli, bitter cocoa, and a slight liquorish touch from labdanum resin. That initial alcoholic effect disappears quickly, leaving the patchouli and cocoa blend. The patchouli isn’t excessively earthy, and the cocoa adds bitterness. Sometimes one or the other dominates, while the rest of the notes fade away. The downside is its performance: although noticeable at first, it fades quickly and becomes hard to detect. The best way to wear it is in the cold. Although it seems unisex, the cocoa leans it towards masculine. Personally, while it smells nice, it hasn’t convinced me. There are cheaper options with more sparkle. Its performance is low, even for Lutens, and without being bad, I can’t find anything special enough to justify the price.

• Metaleroenésimo

  June 1, 2019

  

  As others have rightly pointed out, this fragrance is pure patchouli. It highlights this note more than any other I’ve tried. If you can’t tolerate it, don’t risk buying the full bottle; test a sample first. Everything revolves around that one note. The other major player is black cocoa, nothing like milk chocolate, but something 70% or darker. The patchouli smells animalic, earthy, and with a sweet touch, very narcotic. I’m fascinated by its exoticism; it doesn’t smell of Arabia, but rather of a wild jungle island. A brilliant creation by Serge Lutens, perfect for cold days. Perhaps the longevity and projection are moderate on my skin, but it is a genuinely intriguing fragrance.