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Eau de parfum
Linea De Bella Highland Elixir
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Linea De Bella Highland Elixir
Linea De Bella Highland Elixir is a rich unisex Eau de Parfum from the UAE, created by Linea De Bella. The fragrance is part of the Highland collection and belongs to the leather fragrance family.
This is an expressive composition with a dark, resinous, woody character, created for those who appreciate distinctive and charismatic fragrances.
Highland Elixir Eau de Parfum unfolds in layers: at the opening, spicy aromatic nuances of sage and thyme meet rose, incense and labdanum.
Gradually, the scent becomes denser and deeper, moving into a leather accord, cedar, patchouli and animalic nuances.
In the final stages, amber, dry woods and oud remain, creating a warm, resinous and enveloping background.
Character and Development
The defining feature of Linea De Bella Highland Elixir is the contrast between the spicy freshness of the opening and its powerful, almost velvety base.
Incense and labdanum add balsamic depth, rose and violet soften the austere woody-leather texture, while oud and amber enhance the fragrance's oriental character.
The Eau de Parfum has a very strong sillage, so Highland Elixir makes its presence felt from the first minutes and remains noticeable around the wearer for a long time.
The fragrance is especially well suited to cool weather, evenings, formal occasions and situations when you want to emphasize your individuality.
For daytime wear indoors, moderate application is best, as the composition is highly concentrated.
This is a unisex fragrance with no strict association with either a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
On some skin, leathery, woody and animalic nuances may come to the fore, while on other skin, amber, resins and aromatic herbs may be more prominent.
That is why Highland Elixir is best tested on the skin and given time to develop, rather than judged solely by the first spray.
Place in the Collection
Within the Highland collection, this release is perceived as a deep and striking interpretation of oriental perfumery aesthetics.
It will appeal to fans of rich leather, woody and amber compositions who are looking not for a light everyday fragrance, but for a distinctive perfume identity with a strong character.
For further exploration, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Abraj and The Spirit of Dubai Oud.
These fragrances are not copies of Highland Elixir, but they may appeal to those who enjoy dense oriental scents, oud and a pronounced sillage.
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