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Eau de parfum
Elysian Soap Shop Cleopatra
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Elysian Soap Shop Cleopatra — an Oriental unisex fragrance
Elysian Soap Shop Cleopatra is an eau de parfum from the American brand Elysian Soap Shop.
The composition is presented as a unisex fragrance and belongs to the Oriental family, making it a good choice for those who appreciate expressive, spicy and resinous compositions without strict gender associations.
The name Cleopatra evokes an image of a luxurious, mysterious and attention-grabbing perfume.
Its character combines warm balsamic nuances, spicy dryness, green facets and a soft gourmand sweetness.
As a result, Cleopatra comes across not as a light everyday spray, but as a rich accessory with a striking personality.
The perfume composition features cassia, frankincense, lily of the valley, mandarin, myrrh, neroli, oregano, papyrus, tobacco and vanilla.
This combination brings together the citrus freshness of mandarin and the bright character of neroli with the smoky, resinous facets of frankincense and myrrh.
Lily of the valley adds a floral contrast, while papyrus and tobacco make the profile drier, deeper and more distinctive.
The spicy and Oriental accents create a particularly distinctive mood: cassia adds a warm, cinnamon-like spiciness, oregano brings aromatic herbal facets, and vanilla softens the composition with a rounded, slightly sweet nuance.
On the skin, the fragrance may unfold in layers and with considerable expressiveness, gradually moving from a spicy-citrusy impression to a warmer, resinous, tobacco-woody character.
The sillage of Elysian Soap Shop Cleopatra is described as very strong, so it is best to apply it sparingly.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the database. For a first impression, however, it is sensible to start with minimal application and assess the intensity after a few minutes.
Thanks to its high projection, the fragrance is especially suitable for evenings, cool weather and occasions when you want to emphasize your personal style.
Information about the release year, perfumer, collection and other concentrations of Cleopatra is not provided.
Nevertheless, the fragrance clearly expresses the brand's direction through a rich Oriental palette in which spices, incense, greenery, flowers, tobacco and vanilla are brought together in an unusual unisex profile.
Who Will Like Cleopatra
This fragrance is worth considering for admirers of balsamic, spicy, woody and gourmand compositions with a strong sillage.
Cleopatra may appeal to those looking not for a neutral office scent, but for an expressive perfume suited to special moods, evening outings and cooler seasons.
For comparison, consider Estée Lauder Sensuous Nude, as well as Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Edgardio Chilini 50 Shades Of You.
They may serve as a starting point for exploring soft, sensual or rich unisex compositions, although Cleopatra stands out specifically for its combination of frankincense, myrrh, tobacco and spicy cassia.
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