- Mar 25, 2007
CILICE
Eau De Parfum
Euphorium Brooklyn
Country of Origin: United States
Fragrance Family: Woody Oriental
Style: Unisex
CILICE by Euphorium Brooklyn is sourced from the finest rare oils, tinctures and absolutes using the traditional euphoria komodo process. Handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY. CILICE features incense, beeswax, sweet balsam, wounded wood and leather accord.
Euphorium Brooklyn reimagines Victorian-era perfumery. Based on historical detail, fiction and non-fiction merge in this strange tale of three perfumers from the 1860′s. CILICE is the first chapter of this journey. Perfumer Monsieur Etienne Chevreuil created an immersive art form he called, “Tableaux Olfactif ” in which he would perfume an empty salon to recreate a specific environment and scene that would unfold over time and be told by scent and scent alone.
With CILICE, Etienne sought to capture and convey the sensuality of the environment and intensity of emotion when a young nun is encountered in her cloistered cell. An intimate and ecstatic moment is observed as she becomes transcendent.
“Velvet curtains, crisp linen, dusty gilt, crumbling plaster and parchment are exalted to a subtle perfume by warm shafts of sunlight. As fragrant tears are drawn from the wounds of ancient Agarwood, Benzoin and Olibanum trees, the Cilice releases a purer self that transcends her suffering. Bound tight by soft leather, a note of rusted metal sinks into deeper notes of warm skin and animal musk to discipline the flesh and release the soul. Her sweet release, an ecstatic moment of extreme emotion and sensation is captured in the deepest memory of scent. A child of the little flower, I now know her Ecstasy of Devotion…I am at once both soothed and intrigued by the dry air that carries in its memory a myriad of fragrant notes that weave an exquisite tapestry of incense, wax, wood and leather. Patiently crafted by countless wisps of rich incense, the patina of time is lifted by the soft, effusive light of sweet beeswax candles. Something darker, both sensual and primitive, compels a deeper breath.”
– Perfumer Etienne Chevreuil. The Ecstasy of Devotion (1856)
Fragrance Notes:
Benzoin, Labdanum, Frankincense, Elemi, Leather, Beeswax, Angelica, Cistus, Clove, Honey, Papyrus, Cloister Liquor, Ambergris, Oud, Cedar, Coumarin, Birch Tar, Castoreum
Okay, so that's their vision - a little over the top for me.
Now how does this hold up as a scent. What's cloister liquor? I think they're referring to some liqueur nuns made using some almond paste (marzipan). Obviously more nun fascination here.
When first applied (by the way this is an oil) you get a very nice blend with the frankincense just floating over the top with a nice smokiness. The fun starts in about 15 minutes as the scent begins to get absorbed into the skin. The absorption rates seem to be different for each of the notes. You will be able, at one time or another to experience all the notes listed. There's this slow, take- your- time evolution of this scent that is so beguiling. Pop in, Pop out - that's what these notes do during the entire time, never leaving you with a dull moment.
Sillage is perfect, it's there, but you won't offend or knock anyone down in passing. How about all day longevity with a heavenly morning after scent. Like great sex, it doesn't end after the climax. Cilice lives on longer than the day of application. Not just because you can smell it, but because you'll be thinking about it. There's a lot more going on here than mere scent.
I'm imagining most experiences with Cilice to be quite varied, but most will be shaking their heads after the experience. More profound than scent itself, Cilice moves slightly into a transcendental form, reaching into your soul. Presenting you with new thoughts and ideas. Even transporting you to bygone eras. I never knew smell could do those things. Thank you Cilice for giving me such a wonderful new experience.
Cilice is a scent made for aficionados of the art of perfume. If you like the style of Maai and Cologne Reloaded by Bogue Profumo, there's a good chance you'll appreciate and enjoy Cilice. Sold only at Twisted Lily - to the best of my knowledge.They offer it in two sizes. A 15ml bottle for $65.00 and a 30ml bottle for $120.00 Cilice smells like it would cost 2-3 times more. Heck 15ml is all you need. I love these Brooklyn newcomers offering us small sizes so we can all afford to own some.
Hey Paris, France - Look out for Brooklyn, NY. We just learned about Brooklyn Perfume Company's new unbelievable Oud, and now we have Cilice from Euphorium Brooklyn. Maybe Brooklyn is the new Paris. Since Guerlain has thrown in the towel on the art - I'm so glad someone still believes in it.
Eau De Parfum
Euphorium Brooklyn
Country of Origin: United States
Fragrance Family: Woody Oriental
Style: Unisex
CILICE by Euphorium Brooklyn is sourced from the finest rare oils, tinctures and absolutes using the traditional euphoria komodo process. Handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY. CILICE features incense, beeswax, sweet balsam, wounded wood and leather accord.
Euphorium Brooklyn reimagines Victorian-era perfumery. Based on historical detail, fiction and non-fiction merge in this strange tale of three perfumers from the 1860′s. CILICE is the first chapter of this journey. Perfumer Monsieur Etienne Chevreuil created an immersive art form he called, “Tableaux Olfactif ” in which he would perfume an empty salon to recreate a specific environment and scene that would unfold over time and be told by scent and scent alone.
With CILICE, Etienne sought to capture and convey the sensuality of the environment and intensity of emotion when a young nun is encountered in her cloistered cell. An intimate and ecstatic moment is observed as she becomes transcendent.
“Velvet curtains, crisp linen, dusty gilt, crumbling plaster and parchment are exalted to a subtle perfume by warm shafts of sunlight. As fragrant tears are drawn from the wounds of ancient Agarwood, Benzoin and Olibanum trees, the Cilice releases a purer self that transcends her suffering. Bound tight by soft leather, a note of rusted metal sinks into deeper notes of warm skin and animal musk to discipline the flesh and release the soul. Her sweet release, an ecstatic moment of extreme emotion and sensation is captured in the deepest memory of scent. A child of the little flower, I now know her Ecstasy of Devotion…I am at once both soothed and intrigued by the dry air that carries in its memory a myriad of fragrant notes that weave an exquisite tapestry of incense, wax, wood and leather. Patiently crafted by countless wisps of rich incense, the patina of time is lifted by the soft, effusive light of sweet beeswax candles. Something darker, both sensual and primitive, compels a deeper breath.”
– Perfumer Etienne Chevreuil. The Ecstasy of Devotion (1856)
Fragrance Notes:
Benzoin, Labdanum, Frankincense, Elemi, Leather, Beeswax, Angelica, Cistus, Clove, Honey, Papyrus, Cloister Liquor, Ambergris, Oud, Cedar, Coumarin, Birch Tar, Castoreum
Okay, so that's their vision - a little over the top for me.
Now how does this hold up as a scent. What's cloister liquor? I think they're referring to some liqueur nuns made using some almond paste (marzipan). Obviously more nun fascination here.
When first applied (by the way this is an oil) you get a very nice blend with the frankincense just floating over the top with a nice smokiness. The fun starts in about 15 minutes as the scent begins to get absorbed into the skin. The absorption rates seem to be different for each of the notes. You will be able, at one time or another to experience all the notes listed. There's this slow, take- your- time evolution of this scent that is so beguiling. Pop in, Pop out - that's what these notes do during the entire time, never leaving you with a dull moment.
Sillage is perfect, it's there, but you won't offend or knock anyone down in passing. How about all day longevity with a heavenly morning after scent. Like great sex, it doesn't end after the climax. Cilice lives on longer than the day of application. Not just because you can smell it, but because you'll be thinking about it. There's a lot more going on here than mere scent.
I'm imagining most experiences with Cilice to be quite varied, but most will be shaking their heads after the experience. More profound than scent itself, Cilice moves slightly into a transcendental form, reaching into your soul. Presenting you with new thoughts and ideas. Even transporting you to bygone eras. I never knew smell could do those things. Thank you Cilice for giving me such a wonderful new experience.
Cilice is a scent made for aficionados of the art of perfume. If you like the style of Maai and Cologne Reloaded by Bogue Profumo, there's a good chance you'll appreciate and enjoy Cilice. Sold only at Twisted Lily - to the best of my knowledge.They offer it in two sizes. A 15ml bottle for $65.00 and a 30ml bottle for $120.00 Cilice smells like it would cost 2-3 times more. Heck 15ml is all you need. I love these Brooklyn newcomers offering us small sizes so we can all afford to own some.
Hey Paris, France - Look out for Brooklyn, NY. We just learned about Brooklyn Perfume Company's new unbelievable Oud, and now we have Cilice from Euphorium Brooklyn. Maybe Brooklyn is the new Paris. Since Guerlain has thrown in the towel on the art - I'm so glad someone still believes in it.
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