Still Life

4 reseñas

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• arp

  August 1, 2016

  

  It starts strong with citrus, almost annoying, but fades in seconds. It is almost a single-note perfume: the yuzu, which dominates the entire life of the fragrance, very linear. If I analyse it better, I notice a touch of Sichuan pepper, but very timid, almost hidden at the bottom. It stayed this way for nearly 12 hours. It looks a lot like Mandragore by Annick Goutal; the A.G. version feels more refined and elegant. If it were food, they would be similar recipes, but in A.G.’s they use bergamot and normal pepper, whereas here it is yuzu and Sichuan pepper. The yuzu here smells very natural but gives it a rustic touch, unlike the bergamot in Mandragore which makes it sweeter and more pleasant. For me, Mandragore was the better result. In terms of price, Mandragore costs a third of this: $165 for 100ml versus $60 for the other. This reminds me of complaints about bad reformulations and high prices; they say it is us who accept paying for it. It is true, but unity is strength. This niche house, Olfactive Studio, lowered prices because sales were low: from $190 and $145, now $165 and $115. With the internet, it is easier to communicate; they should use email to complain about reformulations and prices, stop buying them, and perhaps improve. Although they cannot use old ingredients, they could adjust projection and longevity with other methods. We must be demanding. I do not see it for sport, but for casual and relaxed use: a walk in the park, an informal date, or seeing friends and family, but not for the gym. Ideal for summer or intermediate seasons. It lasted about 12 hours: 7 hours with medium sillage and 5 more with low but perceptible sillage. In summary, it is a good natural and non-generic perfume, but at $165 it seems expensive; there are better citrus niche options like Mandragore.

• gelo999

  February 24, 2018

  

  Still Life is a deceptive and ill-intentioned citrus fragrance. I adore natural yuzu for its exquisite nuances between mandarin and bitter orange, with slight acidity, rich sweetness, and generous freshness, but here there is not a trace of yuzu; I only smell orange juice powder from those cheap supermarket containers that promise nectar of the gods but fail to deliver. It bothers me that a niche house at this price point, which is not cheap, offers something so synthetic and almost ordinary. It does not smell bad, it is fine, but you could get much more for that price, especially yuzu or Japanese mandarin essence. A resounding ‘no’. Rating: 3

• gelo999

  March 14, 2018

  

  Still Life is a deceptive and ill-intentioned citrus fragrance. I adore natural yuzu for its exquisite nuances between mandarin and bitter orange, with acidity, sweetness, and freshness, but here there is not a trace; I only smell orange juice powder from those cheap supermarket containers that promise nectar of the gods but fail to deliver. It bothers me that a niche house at this price point, which is not cheap, offers something so synthetic and almost ordinary. It does not smell bad, but you could get much more, especially yuzu or Japanese mandarin essence. A resounding ‘no’. Rating: 3

• LunaVioletteLoveheart

  April 3, 2018

  

  Still Lift is a curious scent: it begins spicy, explosive, and hot, but as it develops, it transforms into an aquatic and fresh bomb without losing that warm touch. On my skin, the peppercorns (pink and black) dominate with an elegant balance where the anise shines through. The cedar adds a subtle woody air. I believe whoever wears it has the power to transform it into something very feminine or extremely masculine; it is a unisex that changes upon touching the skin. All Olfactive Studio fragrances are so pleasant and high quality that they leave me speechless. ♡Scent: 9/10 ♡Sillage: 10/10 ♡Longevity: 9/10