Odenaturae by Rubini

Odenaturae is a love letter to the green, radiant and peaceful. Forget those starchy greens with vetiver or pine; here the green is pure, thanks to the chamomile from the start, with rich laurel and thyme, like going to the market to buy fresh herbs for an infusion. It has no crazy evolution: 7 hours of chamomile and laurel, perhaps with a slightly more woody touch at the end, but always with those two notes. It smells well in your personal bubble; it doesn’t fill the room, but you’d be glad to sit with me on the bus. It’s unisex, for everything and 100% daytime, perfect for a sunny spring morning. A true joy. In short: this is spring.

I completely agree with JPC about Odenaturae. Reading their review, I realised they had exactly my own feelings. Exactly! Even the feeling of wearing it is identical. What blew my mind was that combination of tomato leaf and chamomile. Imagine those cherry tomatoes on the vine, all clustered on the central stem; when you handle them, your fingers get sticky with micro-droplets of resin, and that scent impregnates your fingertips. The tomato leaf accord smells exactly like that; it’s the most realistic note I’ve ever smelled. And when combined with chamomile… it’s such a special blend that’s hard to describe. You have to try it yourself. I haven’t smelled everything and can’t guarantee it reminds someone of a specific other, but for me it’s different from everything I’ve tried. It smells mostly green and aromatic, but that combination of accords creates a distinct experience. If you’re looking for something new and special, this could be it.

Odenaturae is true to what the brand marks: green, luminous and super evocative. Forget the sharp or bitter greens; this smells like another world. It’s well balanced, dominated by chamomile with notes that give it nuances and a rich finish. Two sprays and out into the street is worth it. It’s an aroma to enjoy, the spring green that I haven’t remembered another. Odenaturae is an ode to nature and perfumery. Cheers!