Aromascope

Perfume Review: Zenadora by Zenadora

July 24th, 2006

“A perfume infused with sensuality, wound around the noblest of balsamic substances. A shrine to sublimate the warmth of Amber, the narcotic blur of Tuberose and the divine velvet of Rose petals. A precious nectar, evoking the splendor of the Eternal Feminine… ” (Zenadora.fr)

The notes listed on the company’s web site are elemi, rose petals, raspberry, incense, patchouli, Gaiac wood, ciste, myrrh, benzoin (tuberose and amber are not included other than in the above description). Let me start by saying Zenadora is the first signature perfume by a luxury home fragrance line. The products are said to be created by some of the greatest perfumers in France. So it’s no wonder my initial association of the scent was that of a good quality candle - it has a waxy quality, almost like someone melted a candle and made perfume out of it. I was looking for the right ajective to describe this association when Mr. Aromascope came to rescue - viscous is the word (live and learn). The wax effect is no doubt caused by the presence of balsamic resins and accentuated by raspberry that’s not tart or juicy but rather creamy-sweet. The scent is predominantly sweet and not particularly fruity or floral. The sweetness is honey-like. Because it stays so close to skin, it doesn’t seem to be overwhelming or cloying. It’s a comforting, balmy aroma. My nose doesn’t detect any incense or patchouli. Overall, I can only agree with the first part of the above marketing blurb, i.e., it’s a scent of balsamic substances - warm, sweet, cozy, almost edible. Darn that Eternal Feminine - I missed it again.

Zenadora can be purchased at Beautyhabit. For a list of retailers, please check Zenadora site.

Oh, in case you’re wondering, I do like it but I probably won’t reach for it often enough to justify a purchase. It’s one of those decant worthy scents.

Image source: www.french-brand.com

Entry Filed under: New Perfumes, Perfume Reviews