Sandy Papyrus

14 reseñas

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• monsieurleather

  October 13, 2020

  

  This Massimo Dutti fragrance breaks with its past of budget perfumes in conception, ingredients, and quality, proposing a new and different Eau de Parfum compared to everything the house has done before. At first, it feels like a soft cardamom scent, sweetened by sandalwood and, to a lesser extent, patchouli in the base. Later, it moves to the basil phase, also softened, and finishes with sandalwood and patchouli, but curiously, in this phase, I perceive the cardamom providing the balancing base note. It is an example of how a fragrance with few ingredients can be complex and evolve within its simplicity. It is softly spiced with a mellow sweetness, smells incredibly well, and although I usually do not discuss longevity and sillage (as it depends greatly on each skin, climate, etc.), on me it has a longevity and sillage superior to average perfumes. When I tested it alongside the other two new EDPs from Massimo Dutti, my partner at the time could not stop clinging to me and sniffing me with great pleasure. I see it as quite versatile, although not for summer; ideal for dates, dinners, the office if the environment is not too formal, or a special occasion where you want to make a good impression by wearing something special and not trite, and which also smells delicious. It projects warmth and empathy; it is the scent of a man who does not need to be aggressive to be noticed, the scent of a confident, well-mannered, humorous man who is simply delighted with life. It costs 40 euros in MD stores, and for me, it has an excellent quality-to-price ratio, so I believe it deserves a try alongside the other two. Au revoir.

• monsieurleather

  October 19, 2020

  

  This Massimo Dutti fragrance breaks with its past of budget perfumes elevating ingredients and quality with a new and distinct eau de parfum. At the start soft cardamomo sweetened by sandalwood and patchouli. Then it moves to softened basil and finishes with sandalwood and patchouli where the cardamomo acts as a counterweight. An example of how few ingredients can be complex and evolve in their simplicity. It is softly spiced with buffered sweetness smells incredibly well and has superior fixation and trail compared to the average. When I tested it with my other two new EDPs my partner wouldn’t stop rubbing against me and sniffing me with pleasure. I see it as versatile not summer-specific ideal for going out with a partner dinners the office (if not too formal) or special dates where you want to stand out without being cliché. It projects warmth and empathy; it is the scent of a confident educated man with humour and charm. It costs 40€ in-store excellent value for money deserves a try alongside the other two. Au revoir.

• Ambroxio

  November 2, 2020

  

  Review by monsieurleather absolutely no need to add a pinch. This is a brilliant gamble from Massimo Dutti. Unbeatable value for money: 39.90€ for 100ml EDP. They have a pack of the three new 30ml scents (Island Accord Kashbah Sunset and Sandy Papyrus) at the same price; you lose quantity but gain variety. There is a fourth Sunday Breeze not here described as citrus green and sparkling with a Hamptons spirit and a sea breeze. I find all of them exquisite an intoxicating aroma that conveys class distinction and maturity. Exceptional performance. I sense a familiar family vibe in the base as if they come from the same barrel to be completed later. Island Accord is the fresh and daytime one with marine and green accords. Kashbah Sunset is the soft oriental woody and spiced more for the evening. And Sandy Papyrus my favourite is pure bottled glory.

• Ambroxio

  November 14, 2020

  

  Perfectly reviewed by monsieurleather. There is little more to add. A truly bold move by Massimo Dutti. Excellent value for money: 39.90€ for 100ml Eau de Parfum. They sell a pack of these new 30ml scents (Island Accord, Kashbah Sunset, and Sandy Papyrus) at the same price, so while you lose a bit of quantity (10ml), you gain variety. There is a fourth, Sunday Breeze, not listed here; their website describes it as ‘citrusy, green and sparkling, evoking the spirit of the Hamptons, emitting the effluvia of a seaside environment that inspires and revitalises’. Any of them seem exquisite to me. They are intoxicating, conveying class, distinction, maturity, and formality, with exceptional longevity. I detect a familiar air in their base, as if the blend originated from the same barrel, later completed and spiced separately. Island Accord is the marine and green accord, offering more freshness and a daytime vibe. Kashbah Sunset is the soft oriental, woody, and spiced, more suited to night. And then there is Sandy Papyrus, my favourite, which is simply bottled pure glory.

• monsieurleather

  November 27, 2020

  

  Ambroxium, I see we agree. I’ve already asked Fragrantica to add a profile for Sunday Breeze; to me, it has an air of Creed Aventus but is better balanced and less tiring, and at €40 for 100ml of eau de parfum it’s a great buy if you like that fragrance. As for Sandy Papyrus, I reaffirm what I said and think it’s well worth discovering alongside the others; it was a pleasant, unexpected, and enormous surprise, a hidden gem. Au revoir!

• Ambroxio

  November 28, 2020

  

  Thank you for the recommendation, monsieur. It is an honour. I fully agree: these are hidden gems that have gone unnoticed, perhaps with more sorrow than glory. On my part, I jumped straight in to try Sunday Breeze. Result: another pearl! Admirable interpretation, superb recreation of that much-praised smoky pineapple accord. They exude quality, no cheap sensations whatsoever. Either they have gone all out or we are so accustomed to bands of cheap sweets that honest work at non-sensational prices catches our attention. In short, I only hope my countrywoman doesn’t kick me out one day with a debt. “Another cologne?” “Cari… listen… the fault lies with monsieurleather…” “Who? What about Mesié? You’re an idiot! You’re trying to pull my leg!..” Je, je… not you man, it’s a joke… stay in control! Expanding on the topic: on YouTube I have only seen three brief reviews of the 2019 male launches: one from Isra Moreno from Mexico, with Sandy Papyrus as his favourite; another from BeautyLux, preferring Kashbah Sunset, although Island Accord is missing; and a final one, very interesting, from Gio Perfumes. Nothing on Sunday Breeze anywhere. So from this humble watchtower I make a call to arms. The most famous ones are already late, to cite some from “Estepais”, Carlos Rubio, Tony Star Fragrance, Andrés PM, Juan HM, Raúl El Perfumista, Antonio from Fraganceando Madrid (I like his opinions more and more) or the unparalleled Javier Orgaz (our most chatty YouTuber)… I should also mention that, while I was at it, I tried the female perfumes from this collection The Secret of Scents at mouillettes and… boy, I liked them all. Hmm… a good option for a gift, a pack of those 30 ml ones… Knock, knock. “Yes, tell me cari…” “Another cologne?…” I must leave you, I fear that, as the great Manuel Manquiña would say, there are going to be waves of ost…

• jerry drake

  February 1, 2021

  

  After years of smelling all kinds of scents, one comes to believe that exciting oneself with new launches is complicated. That’s what I feel lately: my mind has evolved into a quiet resignation, accepting that whatever I try probably won’t excite me. It’s a disillusioned attitude, not for me as I’m lively and take things head-on, but it serves as a defence to avoid disappointment. If I expect little and get little, I’m not hurt. In this case, I expected more. Well, it smells with more quality than Zara-style launches, but it hasn’t thrilled me enough to buy; to highlight, it lacks something and brings nothing new or radical compared to other designer scents in that range, like Dunhill Man Moderno, which I found superior and more fitting. Elegant, yes, it looks better with appropriate clothing, has a sweet touch that blends well with fresh basil and a realistic cardamom. Be aware, it’s very interesting and has good performance if you’re starting in the aromatic world, but remember your skin and tastes have the final say. (Courtesy of monsieurleather)

• beto_ruiz

  April 25, 2022

  

  The Sandy Papyrus by Massimo Dutti is spicy, aromatic and woody. The opening is fresh and spicy, not citrusy but herbal and very aromatic. Over time it gains semi-sweet spicy tones and an elegant woody base. At times it reminds me of the style of Terre d’Hermès, though not the scent itself. It’s elegant and masculine, ideal for the office, casual wear or semi-formal occasions, and in mild weather, spring or autumn. Remember these are just my impressions, so try it and if you like it, go ahead. It lasted eight hours on my skin, notable for the first hour before fading slowly.

• beto_ruiz

  April 27, 2022

  

  Massimo Dutti’s Sandy Papyrus is spiced, aromatic, and woody. The opening is fresh and spiced, not citrusy, but herbal yet very aromatic. Over time, it gains semi-sweet spiced tones and an elegant woody base. At times, it reminds me of the style of Terre d’Hermès, although not the scent itself. It is elegant and masculine, ideal for the office, casual wear, or semi-formal occasions, and in temperate climates like spring or autumn. Remember these are just my impressions, so try it, and if you like it, go ahead. It lasted 8 hours on my skin, notable for the first hour and then gradually fading.

• felipehdezm

  December 28, 2023

  

  It’s Tommy by TH with more pronounced basil, patchouli and sandalwood. A delicious thing and superior to the original.

• felipehdezm

  January 8, 2024

  

  This is Tommy by TH with a stronger emphasis on basil, patchouli, and sandalwood. A delicious fragrance that surpasses the original Tommy by TH.

• Hispahan78

  January 16, 2024

  

  I bought it recently and noticed the costs have been cut; the cap is now plain, lacking the marble finish and seal of before. The liquid isn’t quite as amber as shown in YouTube videos either, though I didn’t smell it fresh out of the box to compare. (Edit: the bottle and colour differences match the 2024 launch called “Eau de parfum”). A must-buy because my partner absolutely loved it after trying all the line; that face of having their eyes opened says it all. It certainly resembles “Tommy”. It’s spicy, fresh and green from the basil, dry with a sweet touch and woods. Fifty euros seem pricey, but I couldn’t resist and I have no regrets, hehe. Performance is decent, projecting for about six hours with a good trail at the start.

• Hispahan78

  February 3, 2024

  

  I just bought this and it seems costs have been cut by simplifying the cap, which is now plain without the marbled look or logo of the first versions. The liquid appears less amber than in YouTubers’ photos, so I couldn’t compare until now. (Edit: the bottle and liquid colour differences are due to the 2024 launch under the name ‘Eau de parfum’). A must-buy because the person accompanying me loved it after trying all the others in the line; that wide-eyed reaction says it all. It does resemble ‘Tommy’ by TH. Spiced, slightly fresh and green from the basil, drying down to a sweet note with woods. At €50, I think it’s pricey, but I couldn’t refuse and don’t regret it, hehe. Performance is decent, lasting about six hours with good projection and a nice trail at the start.

• Ansite

  January 13, 2025

  

  Oh, it smells almost identical to Tommy Hilfiger, perhaps just a touch more potent. Totally recommended.