Cacique

14 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Emorandeira

  January 19, 2021

  

  Cacique is a bomb. I’m not sure if I’ll ultimately like it, but the quality is undeniable. It lasted over 24 hours on my skin, which is not normal for me, and projected for a good while until someone asked me, ‘What do you smell like?’. It’s the scent of the pack leader; it smells like a warrior with a spear and torch. It’s a woody fragrance centred on oud with a very prominent smoky side. Aside from the wood, what I detected most was the incense, burning and charred, with a gummy character. Right at the bottom, there’s a sweet aftertaste that blends with the balsamic notes, giving a medicinal touch. I see it as unisex, though more masculine, for special occasions. Only for the brave. Scent: 8, Longevity: 10, Sillage: 8, Originality: 10, Versatility: 5, Overall: 9.

• R.de Lioncourt

  May 30, 2021

  

  I was expecting more in terms of performance, given what I’ve read elsewhere. Of course, I take into account that my skin eats everything up before most people, but I’m comparing it to bomb perfumes where everyone agrees. It doesn’t stand out in longevity, though it is good, and the projection is average. All this calibrated against the fact that we are talking about comparisons within its segment, in the quality niche, or what is expected at certain price levels. It has quality and a more contained price than more recognised ouds like Bortnikoff, and yet it reaches that level of interesting balsamic woodyness, though with less intensity, of course. I do notice the smoky point, but it is smoke… smoke from a bonfire, like Hiram Green or Beaufort, rather than incense. That is the most highlighted point I would say.

• R.de Lioncourt

  May 30, 2021

  

  I expected better performance based on what I’ve read, although I know my skin eats everything up faster than most. Compared to contrasting bombs, it doesn’t stand out in longevity, though it is good, and the projection is average. All of this within its niche segment and price point. It has quality and costs less than recognised ouds like Bortnikoff, reaching that level of interesting balsamic woodiness, albeit with less intensity. I do notice the smoky note, but it’s the smoke of Hiram Green or Beaufort, more like a campfire than incense. That’s the most I can say about it.

• uhm

  June 15, 2021

  

  It’s an oud that reminds me quite a bit of Faqat Lil Rijal, but tamed with a touch of caramel and green notes (though the latter are barely noticeable once it dries). It does feel like incense, yes, but not as rough as some say; I think they’re just going along with the advertising hype. It has quality and is well-blended. The performance didn’t seem bad to me either. The presentation is beautiful, but the price is truly excessive.

• ICL

  January 14, 2022

  

  The blotter suggested it was revolting, that sharp, ashtray scent full of cigarette butts, but on the skin, it’s a different story. Once applied, the magic happens: the smoke transforms into something sweet and ambered, far more wearable. The issue is that once it dries, it leaves that ‘I’ve been out dancing’ smell. While it once evoked good party memories, it now bothers me because it smells like tobacco even though I haven’t smoked. It’s perfect for a rock-chic look with smoky eyes and for turning heads, but I’ve removed it from my wishlist. I like tobacco in perfumes, but not this intrusive, disrespectful smoke; if I want that effect, I’ll stick with By the Fireplace by Maison Margiela.

• Jimmyvrod

  January 16, 2022

  

  Within the Taino collection, I expected Cacique to be more potent and challenging than Behique, but it was not so. A little illustration is needed to understand the start of this fragrance or its opening. Imagine a very dry log of wood split in two, sprinkled with pink pepper and then barely carved with clay. I have read on the official site that the fragrance uses orris, probably associating this clay note with that root. As minutes pass, the smell of clay and the dryness of the wood recede to give way to another wood that takes centre stage, sandalwood accompanied by soapy sensations and incense, reminding me a little of Tom Ford Costa Azzurra, a clean and elegant scent with juniper, adding to it a very discreet and slightly acidic raspberry note. It is said that in the heart of the fragrance there is Indian oud; the truth is it is almost imperceptible or extremely discreet. I will expand on the dry down later as I am currently testing it and the scent has remained linear for around three hours. As an olfactory experience, it is something very different from other fragrances. Recommended for use in fresh to cold climates, preferably in open spaces.

• JohnLeMusc

  June 15, 2022

  

  Lack of creative repertoire, derivation from multiple preceding aromatic lines oriented towards incense and oversaturation with torrents of such resins (labdanum, orris, santalum). Urinous, smoky, heavy. I am enthusiastic about certain ecclesiastical perfumes, but here there is no greater degree of innovation despite the fuss it enjoys. That said, the quality of its components and the metamorphosis it undergoes during application cannot be omitted. If a Taino Cacique smelled of urine and smoke, then well, they aimed correctly here. Overrated. 6/10

• JohnLeMusc

  June 30, 2022

  

  A lacklustre repertoire, deriving from multiple predecessor aromatic lines oriented towards incense and oversaturation with gushes of such resins (labdanum, orris, sandalwood). Urinous, smoky, heavy. I am enthusiastic about certain ecclesiastical fragrances, but here there is no greater degree of innovation despite the fuss it generates. That said, the quality of its ingredients and the metamorphosis it undergoes during application cannot be overlooked. If a Taino cacique smelled of urine and smoke, then they were right on the mark with this one. Overrated. 6/10.

• SirCharlie

  August 3, 2022

  

  Cacique is my favourite from the Taino collection, although it is not an easy fragrance. Its opening is quite dark, sharp, slightly smoky and dense, with a faintly sweet and resinous touch. It then evolves into a somewhat spicy, ambered scent with a perfectly perceptible pipe tobacco note of tremendous quality, which markedly improves the composition by adding a mysterious, suggestive aura and expanding its aromatic layers. From the heart to the dry down, I appreciate a duality between a slightly acidic, fresh, incense-like tone and another where the tobacco continues to dominate. For me, the result is very good, original and high quality, in no way clichéd or unpleasant in its aroma, although everyone can have different experiences with fragrances, as life itself does. I see it as somewhat more masculine, suitable for cold climates, nights and special occasions, plus its performance is brutal. I admit I have a bias towards tobacco fragrances, but this is undoubtedly one of the good and purposeful ones. Note: 8.5/10 Sample purchased at Cruz & Valencia, Chile.

• SirCharlie

  August 5, 2022

  

  Cacique is my favourite from the Taino collection, although it is not an easy perfume. Its opening is quite dark, piercing, slightly smoky and dense, with a faintly sweet and resinous touch. It then evolves into a slightly spiced, ambered aroma with a perfectly perceptible pipe tobacco of tremendous quality, which improves the composition roundly, giving it a mysterious, suggestive imprint and widening its aromatic layers. From the heart to the dry down, I appreciate a duality between a slightly acidic, fresh, incensed tone and another where the tobacco continues to dominate. For me, the result is very good, original and of high quality; it is in no way clichéd or unpleasant in its scent, although everyone can have different experiences with perfumes, as life itself dictates. I see it as slightly more masculine, suited to cold climates, nights, and special occasions, plus its performance is brutal. I admit I have a bias towards tobacco perfumes, but this is undoubtedly one of the good and purposeful ones. Note: 8.5/10 Sample purchased at Cruz & Valencia, Chile.

• Tamachan

  September 17, 2022

  

  I gathered my courage to try this fragrance: Cacique. In Chile, in Mapuche culture, a cacique is a figure of authority, a representative of the people during the conquest in Latin American territory; there were also warriors and leaders of rebellions against the winkas, the Spanish. Certainly, Cacique is a fragrance of power, it has personality all its own. A single spray was enough. It begins with a strong, dark, bitter opening, with a lot of herbaceous tinge; this phase lasts about five minutes, the longest five minutes of my life. It was hard for me to digest, but I wanted to keep experimenting. After those five minutes, you get hit with a blast of oud and incense, some labdanum too; at the half-hour mark, the caramel sweetens this heavy artillery, making Cacique much more amable, even warmer, without losing its personality. Finally, after ten hours of wear, there’s nothing left of that oud and that incense. It feels like a very sweet, gentle vanilla, a creamy sandalwood, and musk. As a personal recommendation, don’t let the opening overwhelm you, give it time to settle so you can enjoy it with every sniff. It’s not a fragrance I’d wear to dress up in, but it has been surprisingly to my liking. Unisex masculine, heavy sillage.

• Tamachan

  September 18, 2022

  

  I gathered my courage to try this fragrance: Cacique. In Chile, specifically within Mapuche culture, a Cacique also corresponds to a figure of authority, a representative of the people during the conquest era in Latin American territory; there were also warriors and leaders of rebellions against the winkas, the Spanish. Certainly, Cacique is a fragrance of power, it has personality all its own. One spray was sufficient. It begins with a strong, dark, bitter opening, with a lot of herbal tint; this phase lasts about five minutes, the five longest minutes of my life. It took me a while to digest it, but I wanted to continue experimenting. After those five minutes, you get a slap of oud with incense, some labdanum too; by half an hour, the caramel sweetens this heavy artillery, making Cacique much more amenable, even warmer, without losing its personality. Finally, after ten hours of wear, there is nothing left of that oud and that incense. You feel a very sweet, amiable vanilla, a creamy sandalwood and musk. As a personal recommendation, do not let its opening defeat you; give it time to settle so you can enjoy it with every sniff. It is not a fragrance I would wear out, but it has been surprisingly to my liking. Unisex masculine, heavy trail.

• salvapacheco

  February 9, 2023

  

  I went to the shop to pick up my decant of Renier’s Cacique, a risky gamble for a novice nose. Cacique is the first niche perfume I’ve ever smelled, and ugh, what a journey this afternoon has been. An olfactory awakening, a boom of scents, an impact in the nostrils like nothing I’ve ever experienced—a slap from my nose straight to my brain. I went from surprise and unfamiliarity to aromatic intrigue, then to stomach discomfort and a headache, yet despite these symptoms, I still craved smelling my wrist and inhaling this wonderful aroma I’d never felt before. I kept telling myself, ‘hold on, hold on.’ After four hours of an immense battle of sensations, I finally managed to detect a wonderful scent that I can still perceive to this day. Something sweet, probably the caramel with the vanilla… it’s hard for me to pick out the raspberries, but I think I’m recognising them more and more each time. I still feel that strong oud and perhaps a hint of incense pushing through, but much, much lighter than at the start. Truly, this has been one of my best olfactory experiences, a journey I’ll never forget. Cacique is truly a jewel, a work of art that transforms from the wild, animalistic, and warrior-like to a blanket of sweet sheets and towels that caress you with delicacy; that exquisite sweetness at the end is a reward for an extensive and great sensory battle.

• salvapacheco

  February 19, 2023

  

  I went to the shop to find my decant of Renier’s Cacique. A risky bet for a novice nose. Cacique is the first niche perfume I’ve ever smelled, and ugh, what a journey this afternoon has been. An olfactory awakening, a booooom of scents, an impact on the nasal cavities like nothing I’ve ever experienced—a slap to the brain from the nose straight to the nerves. Moving from surprise and unfamiliarity to aromatic intrigue, I ended up with stomach discomfort and a headache; yet, despite these symptoms, I kept wanting to smell my wrist and inhale this wonderful aroma I’d never felt before. I kept telling myself, ‘hold on, hold on’. After four hours of an immense battle of sensations, I finally managed to detect a wonderful scent that I can still perceive to this day. Something sweet, probably the caramel with the vanilla… I find it hard to detect the raspberries, but I think I’m recognising them more and more. I still feel, however, that strong oud and perhaps a hint of incense pushing through, though much, much more subtle than at the start. Truly, it has been one of my best olfactory experiences; it was a journey this day that I will never forget. Cacique is truly a jewel, a work of art that moves from the wild, animal, warrior-like to a blanket of sweet sheets that caress you with delicacy; with that exquisite sweetness at the end, it is a reward for an extensive and great sensory battle.