I bought some cysanthemums for my living room, and in the same week I tasted wild chrysanthemum tea, and it got me wondering about cysanthemum in perfume. So I searched on here. This perfume grabbed my attention, and reading the reviews made me really want to give it a go. Of course it's extortionately expensive, and may or may not be discontinued. Long story short I blind bought a discount bottle from Ebay, and it has just arrived. Possibly the best, most astounding opening I've ever experienced from a perfume. Sharp, vetiver pickle with chocolate flakes and incense, Chinese chrysanthemum tea and rose (it's there if you seek it out). It shouldn't work... The tangy, floral shimmer dissapates and the elemi brings you into its warmth. I don't know where it's going next, but needless to say I don't regret this blind buy.... I think this will become my new all-time favourite scent. Update: I'm a couple of hours in now, and in the third stage. Beautiful! Another update: on further considation, there is a negative side to this. The notes are difficult and astoundingly persistent. After a few hours, there's an almost acrid, putrid aftereffect (the vetiver I suspect, I tends to sour on my skin), which remains after showering and is permanent on clothing. It doesn't stop me loving the perfume, but it's worth knowing about. Perhaps performace can be too good after all.
I will just say this is my favourite looking Amouage bottle in the amazing purple colour. I'm not at all surprised that Myths is dividing opinion because it's very much in the brave and spicy realm of Amouage releases. I'm kinda glad they aren't compromising to accommodate the larger audience they have gained through increased popularity. I felt that maybe Sunshine had marked a move in that direction but no they can still drop the incense and spices with the best iof them. The opening of Myths is a strong one and had me wowed in the same way Interlude or Journey did, something with that kind of complexity. The main element that I think will either entice or repel will be the burnt smokey aspect. It's interesting that the notes say 'ash' because it's not smokey, it's an ultra ultra dry (aridly so) and kinda stale, long burned smell which also ties into a kind of 'old library' book amber. I've no doubt there's resin in here but manifests itself very strangely indeed, It's not a typical elemi anyway and that's what is listed. I'm still not one hundred percent on board here's how the wear went for me... I like the boldness of the opening but I'm still not sure? I'm not sure I like this? No....I don't like at all. Oh hang on actually it's revealing some interesting notes. Nah...I hate it again. In the drydown Myths gets better and better to be fair the mixture of a leathery and sweet iris/orris root notes settle nicely on the skin and any curious spice or ash smells fade into the background. Speaking on that the orris actaully complements the ashy dryness incredibly well for the record, it's just a bit overbearing at the beginning. Truth is if I have to wait until a fragrance is nearly gone to appreciate it I just don't think it's for me. A very intriguing creation and I will definitely be sampling it again for sure because I'm still not sure what I make of it. Rest assured though this is more of a fragrance for enthusiasts than the casual fan and good on Amouage for not compromising integrity, because I suspect Myths will be another 'Fate' Man...nit easily accessible.
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One more stupendous Amouage which is discontinued. This underrated, artistic masterpiece is totally unisex imo. Myths Man has an extraordinary melancholic beauty, it’s so lyrical, like an unreal dream. There the resinous leather meets flowers drenched in Rum, then covered with ashes. It’s not a smoke, if you have smelled the fireplace after after the embers have gone out, you know how it smells and how it feels in an abstract way. There is something magical in it. It’s very rare to find Chrysanthemum in perfume, it’s a little bit musty and herbal, so perfect in this composition which is harmonious and beautifully blended. One of my favorite flowers, Iris, together with Chrysanthemum leaves me speechless, it’s a ravishing combo. Iris doesn’t make it make up like nor powdery but it makes me think violet colour while smelling it. Leather is smooth and soft, not challenging at all. It’s subtle, sophisticated, very gentle from Labdanum and it blends seamlessly with Vetiver and Elemi. Something here gives me aromatic vibe and I think it has to be Vetiver together with balsamic Elemis. Rose here is only a supportive note imo. In the language of flowers, the chrysanthemum carries the symbolic meaning of devoted love, loyalty, happiness, longevity, and joy. Especially in the Asian context, Chrysanthemum flowers are commonly used in funeral floral arrangements to say goodbye. Myths Man is unique and precious. It truly is a hidden gem. i don’t know any perfume which would be close to this. Thank you for reading and I hope you liked my review. I would appreciate if you follow my IG: @ninamariah_perfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗