While I tend to stay away from overly sweet and gourmandish scents lately, there's still curiosity waiting to kill the cat. So I decided to pull the trigger on something that I wouldn't usually buy and give it a chance.
Can I even call this a gourmand? Yes, it has dark chocolate. But this is not what defines it. There's much more complexity to it. And it also tells a story. Picture mandarins that have recently been peeled, forgotten on the table. Ripe and fragrant, engulfing the room with their scent. On the same table, a vase that has just been filled with flowers, as a gesture of appreciation. Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang subtly spread their aroma through the background. Pieces of creamy Sandalwood placed next to the chimney waiting to be thrown into the fire, while the Oud bits are already almost burnt, adding depth and darkness to the atmosphere. A sensual interaction between two lovers takes place by the chimney, something intimate. Think about the art of feeding. A strong sign of trust, of romance. While both lovers lay skin on skin, he breaks and feeds her pieces of bitter, Dark Chocolate. Her lips - so smooth and fragrant, still covered by what remains of the lipstick she wore, smelling exactly like Orris Root. A faint booziness coming from the open bottle of Absinthe left somewhere around. Keeping in mind this combination of fragrant woods, flowers, alcohol & chocolate, I am sure one would manage to melt his/ her heart into their significant other.
