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Paris Corner Notorious
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Paris Corner Notorious and Its Character
Paris Corner Notorious is a men's fragrance in Parfum (Extrait) concentration, released in 2019.
The composition belongs to the Pendora Scents collection and combines oriental, woody, and floral facets.
This is an expressive fragrance for those who appreciate rich compositions with noticeable depth and a strong character.
The Paris Corner brand originates from the UAE, which makes the combination of a dense amber base, spicy nuances, and cool green facets particularly interesting in Notorious.
The fragrance does not try to go unnoticed: it smells confident and composed, leaving behind a distinctive impression.
Development and Scent Profile
The composition opens with a fresh citrus accord in which bergamot, lemon, and mandarin are nuanced by lavender, chamomile, cedar, and nutmeg.
The opening is simultaneously cool, spicy, and slightly green, without excessive sweetness.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes more floral and woody, revealing clove, jasmine, lily of the valley, honeysuckle, violet leaf, sandalwood, and cedar nuances.
In the drydown, Notorious takes on a soft, dark density.
Amber and tonka bean add rounded warmth, while vetiver and patchouli create a dry woody-earthy backdrop, and the leather accord makes the scent more masculine and expressive.
Musk ties the composition together and helps it retain its volume on the skin for a long time.
Sillage and Wearability
According to the product listing, Paris Corner Notorious has very strong sillage.
It therefore develops best in cool weather, during evening occasions, on walks, at gatherings, and at events where the composition has enough space to unfold.
In an office or a small room, moderation is advisable, especially during the first few minutes after application.
The fragrance is positioned as masculine, although lovers of rich woody-amber scents may perceive it beyond the usual gender classification.
Notorious will appeal to those looking not for a light everyday citrus fragrance, but for a distinctive perfume presence with a spicy opening, a floral heart, and a leathery-ambery drydown.
The exact amount recommended for application to skin and clothing is not specified, so it is sensible to start with a minimal number of sprays and assess the sillage intensity after a few minutes.
No additional concentrations of this release have been announced either, so based on the available information, Notorious cannot be compared with Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum versions.
Similar Fragrances
If you like the idea of a contrasting masculine fragrance with citrus, woody notes, and a leather accent, consider Dior Fahrenheit.
As alternatives for further exploration, you might also consider Brocard Nordway Polar and Attar Collection Slate Blue.
They offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of a fresh, woody, and rich scent profile.
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