Underrated Friday: Asja by Fendi
So I decided to continue with my Underrated Friday idea but then it occurred to me, that “underrated” is sort of a relative concept, especially when it comes to perfume. What’s underrated to you could be someone’s lifelong fragrance or something they used to wear a lot. When I chose Fendi Asja for today’s installment, I immediately thought of the year it was created - 1992. Where was I then? Edited: I wasn’t in my second year of college as I wrote previously (sick head is to blame). I was in high school cramming English and eyeing boys. So, in 1992 I heard nothing of Asja or Fendi perfumes, for that matter. I’ve only just recently discovered it. Was it underrated then? You tell me. I guess the point I’m trying to make is that in my selection of underrated perfumes I’ll be mostly guided by what’s not worn much now, to my knowledge. A hidden gem, a forgotten treasure - something that could be a total winner for many.
Asja features the notes of bergamot, peach, apricot, raspberry, lily of the valley, orris, cinnamon, honey, vanilla, benzoin, styrax, sandalwood. But be not deceived: this is not your typical fruity-floral. There’s nothing juicy or sparkly about it. It starts out very soft and velvety, like peach/apricot pulp. There’s just a hint of lily of the valley to balance the sweetness of fruits. The best part of Asja is the middle and base notes that are accentuated by cinnamon and honey. It reminds me of Aqaba by Miriam Mirani minus that clovey spiciness. Don’t get me wrong, it is a spicy oriental but the spiciness is tamed by honey, so it doesn’t come across as rich and heavy. If you’re a lover of Opium, the original Fendi, Coco, Magie Noire, you should give this a try.
Asja can be purchased at a great discount at Imagination Perfumery, Parfumsraffy, and other discount sites.
I’m going to be a shameless copycat and do a weekly sample giveaway. Every Friday, I’ll give away samples of the fragrances that I posted about during that week (unless I only have a sample myself). So, for this week’s giveaway, you’ll get samples of M7 and Asja. Please mention in your comment if you’d like to be included in the drawing.
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29 comments July 6th, 2006
No post today. Aromascope is under quarantine. The sniffer is functional but the head is cracking. But if you’re on the fence about a scent or two, I’m still available for enabling. Later!