Pippilotta by Le Frag

La Tomatina is a festival in Buñol, Valencia, where they hurl tomatoes. This scent reminds me of that: rolling in a sea of ripe oranges and white flowers, substituting the tomatoes. It’s a chaotic and mischievous fragrance, polarising. Perhaps I’m getting a bit too full on this floral, citrus, animalic and eternal scent, unique for partying out. Little Uncle and Nilsson confirm it. If you’re not in this vibe, it’s not for you. After six months, oxidation has done its work, and I can assure you that with this on, people make way. It’s an atomic bomb. Like pouring Fairy liquid into water: you finish it and rinse it off. That’s the reaction some have. I love it, haha.

In my search for a perfume with personality, one that leaves a mark and reminds people of you when you’re not around, I came to this house. After reading other reviews, I decided to buy it blind. A costly mistake. I’ve discarded very few perfumes: I got tired of the smell, it reminded me of people I’d rather forget, etc. I gave it several chances, but I can’t cope with it. I’m unable to describe what I’m smelling and find no development. From the first application, it’s a torrent that invades the room, and you’re desperate for it to subside without success. The scent seems extremely synthetic and unpleasant, an opinion shared by others I’ve asked. Even though we buy perfume for our own enjoyment, the image you project is important. I’ve gone through the phase of trying challenging perfumes, but then you have to laugh at comments like: ‘Doesn’t it smell burnt?’ or ‘Doesn’t it smell damp?’ (knowing that the source is you). After three or four uses, I got rid of the perfume. I’ve tried others from the same house and I believe they would offer me the same experience.

In the line of this gentleman: bottled arrogance. I imagine Miguel Matos combining abject synthetic molecules without rhyme or reason. Wait for his acolytes to say it’s a wonder for a select few. It’s colossal rubbish. If you want to smell like fertiliser, use it and boast about your pituitary while others slowly die smelling such a monstrosity. It lasts too long and works wonders if you have a cochineal infestation; it wipes them out so you’re amazed, the bad thing is it also kills the plant.

When I received the samples from Le Frag, I was sure Genesis was my favourite. I liked both, but Pippilotta made me feel more known and intrusive, with an animalic and syrupy leather part that made me think: I love it, but when would I wear this? Yesterday I left the sample with my partner and my perception changed. What a sexy and addictive trail it left wherever it went; I couldn’t stop following it. Pippilotta is like Garbancito’s chickpeas to attract people. This floral and animalic blend is addictive and makes you want to follow the trail. That strong and strange point when smelling it up close is lost in the trail, much more pleasant, elegant and sexy. I thought it was for daytime events, but yesterday I saw it’s great for going out at night to hook up. I made a mistake… now I don’t know which I like more. I’ll go on two trips and then we’ll see. Another masterpiece by Miguel Matos and a great choice by Aga. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 7, Versatility: 8, Originality: 9, Global: 10. A perfume for seduction.

On Thursday, 9 August 1945, Truman ordered the release of Fat Man over Nagasaki. I don’t know when @miguelmatosperfumes will create another Fat Man they’ll call Pippilotta. A fragrance measurable in megatones that must be respected. It’s overwhelming, powerful and a bit rude; it doesn’t ask for permission, it invades first and then asks. The opening is citrus-animal at level 7, but once the skin absorbs the power, it rises to 15 and doesn’t cease until 10 hours. The animalic part is furious; for me it’s bearable, but for my people: ‘What are you wearing?’. Pippilotta accompanies you the next day, provided you don’t soak your clothes, otherwise it will last weeks. Citrus-animal with flowers (jasmine, orange blossom) underneath, reducing the power to our pituitary. It’s spectacular. The idea is well executed. Pippi is rebellious, powerful, ill-mannered and different, who wanted to be Pippi? I like it more than Genesis. Thanks Aga (@le_frag) and @miguelmatosperfumes for another great perfume.