SALVADORE DALI 100ML EDITION SPECIAL VERY RARE ITEM

How Does it Smell?

It would be fair to say that Dalí starts out quite loud with a signature 80s splash of aldehydes, however unlike a lot of 80s florals of the same ilk, Dalí’s aldehydes feels more like a mist of shimmer than an intense hit of sparkle. A touch of bergamot adds a lovely dewy feel to the top notes and gives a hint of the lighter hand used by Morillas for Dalí.

The floral structure of Dalí is relatively classic, relying heavily on rose and jasmine to give it somewhat of an old school feel. The overall impression is of rich, musty and slightly powdery flowers that have perhaps sat in the vase for just a little bit too long, or flowers that are seen from behind a sepia veil, making them feel almost blurred and incredibly soft.

Despite being billed as a Floral Chypre, Dalí really is closer to a Floral Oriental. The base, rather than being about mosses and patchouli, is comprised of a cosy blend of vanilla and sandalwood. It feels completely bronze (as opposed to golden) to my nose and is both creamy and dusty all at once. The sandalwood and vanilla find a perfect equilibrium, cancelling the harsher/drier and spicy/sweet notes of each other out to ensure that everything is nicely proportioned.