PUREDISTANCE
Sheiduna (No. 07)

2016

PERFUMER
Cecile Zarokian

benzoin
bulgarian rose
musk
tangerine
amber
clove
frankincense
geranium
lemon
patchouli
tonka bean
aldehydes
myrrh
vanilla
blackcurrant
vetiver

This Zarokian creation had somehow escaped me until now. One of my favorites from PureDistance on first impression now that I’ve finally worn it properly.

Orange citrusses mixed with balmy tonka and sweetness. A labdanum-esque amber, with some custardy vanilla; not too much like Shalimar though. I get somewhat unnatural, plasticy fruits for an interesting combination. Quite unique and beautiful

It almost feels boozy at times. like a fruity liqueur with vanilla. Wears extremely balmy/resinous, almost like wearing a lotion more than a fragrance. There are no sharp edges anywhere, and it blossoms into something quite radiant and bright at its core. I’ll need to wear it more often, but this is definitely up my alley.