Nostos, from Etat Libre d'Orange was released in 2023. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. The notes are Agarwood (Oud), Ambrofix™, Georgywood, Incense, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Musk, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Suede.
Nostos is to me a very beautiful and perfectly balanced Rose-Oud fragrance.
It’s not loud or very punchent, it’s more refind, understated and more ”in control” then perhaps a oud-maracuja. The Oud is ronded and the rose is also more like Moroccan Rosewater then the rose is Portrait of a lady. And all bound together by a saffron note, that makes it into a beautiful balanced scent. I think this is a french take on the middle-east, it combines a European understatement with strong Middle-Eastern ingredients.
As with allot of EldO: After a few hours (+- 2-4h) It becomes more of close scent, and maybe there lies, in my opinion, it‘s only fault. The projection could have been better, it shouldn’t be loud, but a bit more of an aura around the wearer for a longer time would have made it perfect. But this aside, it’s a fantastic scent, that gives me like a mix between a Souk, a french town and a slight old churchy vibe. i love it. And because of it‘s restrained ellegance, you could wear it anytime, any season and on any occasion.
I love this review! I really would love to try it. Is it anything like Alexandria 2? You have a really nice collection. What is your favorite in your collection, and why?
I haven’t got the chance to try Alexandria II, so couldn’t say. It may have similar scent profiles, but in my experience that doesn‘t say allot.
Thanks for the compliment, I try to curate my collection carefully, so I’ve the best of what types I like, so to just pick one is difficult. It depends on the occasion, for fresher scents I’m really into Papilefiko and Torino 22, for darker moods it‘S Black Afgano and Nostos, more day to day: Tabac by Headspace and Spice must flow, special moments: Enclave, i could go on and on …. 😂
Nostos is to me a very beautiful and perfectly balanced Rose-Oud fragrance.
It’s not loud or very punchent, it’s more refind, understated and more ”in control” then perhaps a oud-maracuja. The Oud is ronded and the rose is also more like Moroccan Rosewater then the rose is Portrait of a lady. And all bound together by a saffron note, that makes it into a beautiful balanced scent. I think this is a french take on the middle-east, it combines a European understatement with strong Middle-Eastern ingredients.
As with allot of EldO: After a few hours (+- 2-4h) It becomes more of close scent, and maybe there lies, in my opinion, it‘s only fault. The projection could have been better, it shouldn’t be loud, but a bit more of an aura around the wearer for a longer time would have made it perfect. But this aside, it’s a fantastic scent, that gives me like a mix between a Souk, a french town and a slight old churchy vibe. i love it. And because of it‘s restrained ellegance, you could wear it anytime, any season and on any occasion.
I love this review! I really would love to try it. Is it anything like Alexandria 2? You have a really nice collection. What is your favorite in your collection, and why?
I haven’t got the chance to try Alexandria II, so couldn’t say. It may have similar scent profiles, but in my experience that doesn‘t say allot.
Thanks for the compliment, I try to curate my collection carefully, so I’ve the best of what types I like, so to just pick one is difficult. It depends on the occasion, for fresher scents I’m really into Papilefiko and Torino 22, for darker moods it‘S Black Afgano and Nostos, more day to day: Tabac by Headspace and Spice must flow, special moments: Enclave, i could go on and on …. 😂