Umari by Brandy Prestige 100ml Extrait de Parfum

Description

Rich, dark and a little regal, Umari by Brandy takes the classic rose and amber pairing and gives it real depth. It opens with tart blackcurrant sharpened by saffron, a fruity-spicy combination that feels bold straight out of the bottle. There is a wine-like quality to it early on, almost jammy, and it lets you know at once that this unisex Extrait de Parfum is not the shy type.

The rose at its centre is the plush, wine-dark sort, deepened by the blackcurrant so it never turns soapy or thin. Saffron keeps a warm, slightly leathery glow running through it, adding a spiced richness that stops the flower from feeling old-fashioned. This is a rose with weight and shadow, the kind that suits an evening rather than a summer afternoon, and it holds the centre of the fragrance from start to finish.

Then the base takes hold. Patchouli brings earth and darkness, amber wraps everything in a golden, resinous warmth, and the rose settles into that embrace without ever disappearing. That is the mark of the composition. Many rose scents lose the flower halfway through, but here it stays present the whole way down, which gives Umari its character. Opulent, yes, but never stuffy.

Fragrance Notes

• Top: Blackcurrant, Saffron
• Heart: Rose
• Base: Patchouli, Amber

The extrait strength gives it presence. Projection is generous in the first few hours, filling the space around you, before it settles into a warm amber-rose that clings to skin and clothing well into the night. Staying power is strong, so one or two sprays are enough. Over-apply this and you will announce yourself before you enter the room.

Suited to autumn and winter and evening wear, when the amber base has room to bloom and the rose feels most at home. It works equally on men and women who like a scent with real body and are not looking for something quiet. It also makes a memorable gift for anyone who loves a proper rose, and it layers beautifully under a coat on a cold night. A 100ml bottle of something this concentrated goes a very long way indeed, so it will stay in your rotation for a long time.

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