davana

I would say it starts off like plum wine (perhaps the Tokaj and davana, which is a boozy smelling type of artemisia), continues into magnolified-fruity champaca with the addition of rice and tea like notes (perhaps this is the starchiness of the candied chestnuts) and boils down to vanilla and a woody amber.

Archive 2009-02-01 Ayala Sender 2009

I would say it starts off like plum wine (perhaps the Tokaj and davana, which is a boozy smelling type of artemisia), continues into magnolified-fruity champaca with the addition of rice and tea like notes (perhaps this is the starchiness of the candied chestnuts) and boils down to vanilla and a woody amber.

Tea, Wine & Champaca Absolute Ayala Sender 2009

Having said that, there IS a very green and very natural part right after the heady, tiny bit boozy (cognac, Tokaii (yes, it is that specific) wine and the naturally drunken davana) floral top notes subside, where it might seem that -oh the horror!

Archive 2009-03-01 Marina Geigert 2009

I love the slight booziness of davana in Peche Cardinal and I enjoy the elegance of the musky-woody base.

Archive 2009-04-01 Marina Geigert 2009

In the ylang ylang soliflore Coralle, Geranium Bourbon is merely in the background to round-off a tropical bouquet supported by the jam-like notes of davana an herb from the Artemisia family that has notes of overripe berries and hints of Chambord liqueur.

Archive 2009-07-01 Ayala Sender 2009

I love the slight booziness of davana in Peche Cardinal and I enjoy the elegance of the musky-woody base.

In Which I Am Hard to Please Marina Geigert 2009

Having said that, there IS a very green and very natural part right after the heady, tiny bit boozy (cognac, Tokaii (yes, it is that specific) wine and the naturally drunken davana) floral top notes subside, where it might seem that -oh the horror!

Tom Ford Champaca Absolute: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009

In the ylang ylang soliflore Coralle, Geranium Bourbon is merely in the background to round-off a tropical bouquet supported by the jam-like notes of davana an herb from the Artemisia family that has notes of overripe berries and hints of Chambord liqueur.

Geranium, Soft and Pink Ayala Sender 2009

The creaminess of ylang and the booziness of davana, combined with an ambery accord and the sweet, sweet myrrh, create an effect of astonishing richness.

Archive 2007-12-01 Marina Geigert 2007

The creaminess of ylang and the booziness of davana, combined with an ambery accord and the sweet, sweet myrrh, create an effect of astonishing richness.

Perfume Review: Amouage Jubilation 25...and a Prize Draw Marina Geigert 2007