doomsday_disco Report post Posted April 12, 2024 Ignorance isn’t always bliss: dried apricot, russet amber, blackened tea leaf, wild fig, and rum oud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghoulnextdoor Report post Posted May 8, 2024 The Acrobats is the flushed exuberance of juicy-peachy apricot, its delicate brightness made unsettling with amber’s dimly glowing resins and the bitter tang of tannins. I don’t know if I am unduly influenced by the heart-rending painting upon which it was based, but it really does smell like a sweet memory tinged with unbearable sorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icecreamcone Report post Posted December 8, 2024 Bright fruity scent that’s a bit murky (something in the depths). No citrus notes listed but citrus-lovers might still enjoy as the color feels deep orange or red. Gustavo Doré painted The Acrobat in two versions. France has the brighter version where this perfume label comes from, but I’ve seen the darker version in a museum in the US. I spent a lot of time standing in front of it studying it. It’s very unsettling. I think Bpal did a good job making something beautiful with a hint of despair whispering in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucchesa Report post Posted February 8 I applied this on public transportation. On my way to an open rehearsal of the Seattle Symphony. I know, I know. But the vast majority of oils are relatively quiet on me. The Acrobats, not so much. This is a BIG apricot, with way more throw than I expected. I blame the oud. If an oud is stinky on me, I get massive throw and longevity. This one is not poopy at all; in fact the only real sign of the oud on me was amping the apricot. Not that I’m complaining — I love a scent with some oomph. So, mainly a big juicy apricot with some warmth and depth from the other notes and surprisingly good carrying power. I agree with @icecreamcone that this one is reddish orange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites