#corpus equus

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SOTD : “Corpus Equus” & “A City On Fire”

Two fragrances that smell like the materials were set on fire beforehand. Both happen to be some of my all-time favourites — which shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone familiar with my pyromaniac tendencies love for the smell of things going up in flames.

The former carries assertive animalistic, woody & leather notes, that later reveal a subtle hint of roses. For fellow former horse riders, it evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and brings fond memories of old equine friends to the forefront of your mind. It’s really overwhelming and long-lasting though, so it’s not easily worn or appreciated by everyone and might not be the best option you could spray yourself with before heading to work. Wear at your own discretion. I wear it a lot no matter where I’m heading, so why shouldn’t you?

The latter, while slightly less overwhelming to the sensitive or untrained nose, is still very much an acquired taste and, courtesy of the burnt matches in the composition, has a far more straightforward “fiery” feel. And amidst the ashes lies more than just flames: the scent of labdanum, cardamom oil & wild berries burst out at once upon touching your skin. It’s best worn as a layering enhancer, but it’s perfectly fine to wear it on its own. My one complaint is that it does not linger as long as I wish it would and calls for a second round of spraying after a couple hours.