But it is a fairly masculine scent so if you're a woman who tends to gravitate towards fun, floral scents this is not for you. But you can't get away with wearing those sort of scents in a temperate zone in America. Meh. The dry downis a sweeter, muskier rosewood-and-sandalwood blend with a very light hint of creamy white florals, less masculine than the woods of the heart notes. Posted by Jessica on 8 June 2017 27 Comments. Yes. I worked in a secondhand bookstore for awhile and people would literally walk in the door, close their eyes, and sniff. It is not an old, damp library smell but instead expensive, refined, and absolutely unisex. ", Is Commodity Book intended as a Santal 33 dupe? And, of course, CB I Hate Perfume, long known for its storytelling approach to fragrance, has offered a scentcalled In the Library since 2005 or so. I Like the cucumber, woody, mossy opening so muc!h that I almost bought a full bottle then and there, but the drydown turns very Barbasol-shave gel masculine on me, with the bergamot, lavender and wood dominating. Enticing review, Jessica, thank you. Of course, I adore proper old-school chypres, which can strike some noses as mildewy. I use it when I am in the office and both Women and Men have commented on it. The whole concept is just old hat for perfume-obsessives whove been around for a while. This really is a great substitute for Santal 33 and is surprisingly similar.
Commodity is an interesting line of fragrances. I have the CBIHP In the Library, which is appropriately quiet. All rights reserved. Right now there are 2 items on or Many items for sale on, Perfume rating3.92out of5 with332 votes. Last month, Puig revealed it acquired Byredo for about $1 billion. For example, how does petrol smell? 1. Don't get this if you want something that smells exactly like an old book, though. Its aesthetic must be a big part of its appeal. Theres clearly a new cucumber molecule in town as Ive smelled it pop up in about a million new compositions as of late (Land of Warriors by Vagabond Prince was the last sighting). Beautiful fragrance, but very very poor performance. It evokes the 'feel' of old books and libraries and not necessarily the smell.
I spent a few years as a grad student among stacks of old books, and while it wasnt outright unpleasant I never thought it was especially pleasant.
Cucumber and vetiver with some low-key sweetness. Fraction of the price which makes it better to me. I almost like this, except that I can't help but associate the combination of cucumbers with the other notes to pickles. It does remind me of a book, or even a fresh magazine.. but at the same time you can definitely pick out the cucumber note. How could I resist, right? Perfume lovers: 792,177 I hate to admit it, but my primary impression / first thought after spraying was "sushi restaurant". Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. If you don't like green fragrances you won't like this. Wow!! Science Says Maybe, From the Gardens of Versailles to the Gardens of Babylon; The Allure of Olfactory Exploration Beckons at Jardin de Parfums, Priceless Perfume Bottles: An Auction of Poetry in Glass, The Ghost Perfumer by Gabe Oppenheim: on Creed & The Industry, a Book Review. ), I catch certain phrases that could also apply to Book: "some entangled cedar and sandalwood with a dash of turpentinea weird, but not unpleasant, dill-like notean inexpensive-smelling, candied, slightly floral musk aroma. Where Do They Stand On Parental Leave. On July 11, Commodity is shifting prices of the Scent Space fragrances to $135 for a 100-ml. (Manufacturing, packaging, branding, etc. Commodity Book is available as $105 (100 ml) or $26 (10 ml) Eau de Parfum at Sephora and the Commodity website. Start your day with Beauty Independents free daily mailing of top headlines in indie beauty, and gain the knowledge to help your business grow. Not on my skin anymore, obviously, but on my coat and scarf. I could smell this at arms' length for 3-5 hours. A great scent to wear on a day where the sky is white with clouds especially if you are going on a hike in a mossy forest. That's a quote from Ketrin Leka, the perfumer who developed the fragrance Book for niche brand Commodity. People were saying, Wow, what a simple concept that is long overdue, he says. Subscribe to followup comments via email. Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. Ico Design developed icons and graphics to illustrate the Scent Space classifications. It's very clean and fresh and it doesn't smell like books to me, but it totally DOES smell like the pages of a glossy magazine. Its a hyperbolic impression every aspect of the book from the paper to mustiness to the binding is amplified into something that resembles more of an autonomous perfume. Realized I was associating the cucumber, which unfortunately drowns out everything else in this fragrance for me, even through the dry-down. I decided to try this on at the beginning of my day when I went to Sephora. Santal 33 clone! Thanks for the link, Kanuka! Seems like a brand for people who are more interested in their minimalist aesthetic than their actual smells. For me its fresh cucumber mixed with other notes. This smells very expensive and reminds me of very chic bookstores - like the Taschen store in Paris. I wanted to love this as well, however I cannot get that cucumber to burn off. It's androgynous and a little rough around the edges. But given that this line has widespread release through Sephora, its worth checking out if you cross paths with it. This is one of those many fragrances that make you say 'I've smelt this before'. From Sephora. I spritzed the original Book at Sephora, and loved it. Everyone freaks. LOVE IT!!!! I prefer it to Santal on me--a little less rubbery, a bit more crisp. Just to add, I've found a matching body wash for this. In my mind I was hoping it would smell more like a book, but it didn't. Seeing the uber-chic brand being undercut in that manner makes me smile. I love my scents woodsy and animalistic with hints of sweetness. I read about it in GQ magazine and bought a sample pack. Not sure I'd spring for the full bottle price but the 10ml travel spray works. The perfumers reference to the fresh air here is really weird, since the windows in the NYPL reading room are never open!! Instead, it captures the basic essence and air of the item being portrayed.
Will update with impressions later (I plan to go to the gym and am curious how my sweat reacts with it!). That Perfume You Smell Everywhere is Santal 33, Jardins dEcrivains Orlando ~ fragrance review, Scentings Elizabeth Bennet ~ fragrance review, KyotEau: Bottled Memories ~ perfume books, Rgime des Fleurs Chlo Sevigny Little Flower, 100 fragrances every perfumista should try, And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell, 50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try, 26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try, 25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try, How to make fragrance last through the day, Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out, On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesnt smell like it used to. I'm not sure what happened to this brand, but their final stock is being sold and then it's gone for good. I think CB I Hate Perfumes In the Library captures it really well. Adding a link that I found interesting . Let me tell you the experience. Deteriorating paper gives off a sweet, woody, vanilla-y smell, that I strongly associate with used paperback bookstores, and of which Im very fond. Im fond of Imaginary Authors too. If I presented 20 niche brands to 10 of my friends not in the fragrance industry, I can almost guarantee they havent heard of any of them. Scent Space went a long way in helping people find what they like., In the future, Commodity may continue reimagining the language of fragrance. I wanted to love it as an alternative to Santal 33 or something similar since I've been into that lately but this wasn't for me. http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/06/01/newoldbooksmell/. Click here to buy Book from the Commodity website the original guaranteed! The strength is perfect for an office scent, but don't make the mistake of over spraying. Its a quite difficult thing to describe in English, but its actually easier in other languages. Book was a great and cheaper alternative to Santal 33.
It's fresh, clean, and comforting and warm at it's center. The bulk of its composition isa blunt cedar-and-sandalwood duo that stings my nose a bit and lasts for a couple of hours on my skin. (!?!?!). I wore it during my whole trip here in New York. Commodity is also expected to open a standalone store in New York within six months. Female reviewer, and I think this one is unisex but tilting more masculine. This smell is so unique and I really don't understand individual notes when I smell it, rather it evokes a lot of images! I'm not getting the sour or the pickles at ALL that some other reviewers have mentioned. Smells exactly like old books on my husband, on me it smells like dill pickle sunflower seeds. I am a librarian and I do try to check out (ha ha) biblio-scents. Commoditys current bestsellers are the warm gourmand Gold in its expressive version and the creamy, calming Milk in its expressive version. It's not quite what I was expected from a fragrance called book. Basically, not much about Book (or Commodity in general) feels new to me, but I suppose I'm not the target consumer. And enjoyable scent that actually kind of; if you think about it, smellslike a library or a book. And received many compliments at a party that was held at Atlantic Records. Book really just smells like a toned down Santal 33 to me. For those interested in an old book layering idea, I sprayed vintage Chaps to the middle of the chest and less than a half spritz of the Fantasy the Nice Remix just above the navel, and I got more or less what I would want from this idea. This quickly setteles into a very subtle warm damp ceder wood, like being in a sauna. But in the opening in the background I got this sweetness coming in slowly developing. Epicene Gamma IFF: The Common Part of Spicy Men's Colognes of the 1980s. HATE IT and it is entirely because of the cucumber. For some people it seems those other notes makes the cucumber sour and they say "pickles". Aroma by Costa Brazil: Candidate For Best Fragrance 2022? This started out green, fresh. I really enjoy all your reviews. Compared to Santal 33, this is much damper and more sour (though not unpleasant), possibly because it doesn't have the violet or iris to lift it up. Fragrances in the personal family are depicted with a minus sign, and fragrances in the bold family are depicted with a plus sign. To me it smells like the fresh clean pages of a new book with kind of a resinous warm amber base. It's nice and light and inoffensive. Actually, thats true for a lot of scents I like. Did I? At first, it smells like an excellent aftershave, but once the top notes dissipate the warm and more unisex notes arrive. Very interesting scent. Despite being synthy it does have very recognisable notes of forest and woods. The vetiver, lime and eucalyptus definitely throw it onto the more herbal, cold-water, outdoorsy facet of sandalwood, not the rich warm indoor spicy kind. Interesting! Marissa Zappas Announces A New Collection + A Giveaway! Im sure Luca Turin discusses this in one of his reviews. Love it, love it & love this juice. size. Not entirely inaccurate as a book scent. Historically, when consumers say, I dont like this or that fragrance, they are not necessarily referring to the scent, theyre referring to how strong it is, he says. Scent Space fragrances are priced at $105 to $145 for a 100-ml. Sign up to our email newsletters to stay up to date on everything indie. I bought the sample pack of Commodity colognes when they ran their Kickstarter campaign. Opens very cool, like entering a forest at night, but then evolves and becomes much more dynamic.
Its funny, I didnt think of Book as being cheap (at least, not the full bottle), but given the prices of Le Labo, its a relative bargain!? I might try a few others from the line, just to see what I thinkbut its taken me a while even to get around to this one, as you can see! Instead, it's clean but a little bit woodsy on me, and that cucumber is absolutely prominent. That being said, there is still something oddly addictive about it. The sweetness reminded me of the same opening of CH Men with the grassy sugary texture but much lighter. Longevity is long. it is worth every cent. Researchers had analyzed the aromas of books and created a historic book odor wheel to describe the results including notes of grass, vanilla, musty wood, and much more. I think theres still a long runway for the niche category to penetrate into the mainstream, he says. I love used-bookstore smell, which is very different from the smell of the Morgan Library, for example but both intrigue me! Earlier this year, Bois de Jasmin alerted me to aGuardianarticle about a recent scientific study conducted at University College London's Institute for Sustainable Heritage. The note pyramid looks pretty accurate, except, like many reviewers, I'm not smelling the lavender either. Definitely a unisex fragrance. Ive skipped trying them in the past, but next time I wander into Sephora I will look for Book. Something like that. Within one wearing, a second cause forambivalence dawned on me. Nearly identical to Santal 33 down to the overwhelming dill. I was not wearing my coat when I sprayed it, but it spread from my wrists. Americans love clean scents. I have tried a few book scents but none have really given me the tactile pleasure associated with the real thing. Velvet was similar to Replica By The Fireplace. It lasted on my fragrance-eating skin for 10 hours. Which sounds unappealing, but it's what makes this smell like books to me. . Online, the brands distribution stretches beyond the U.S. to Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia. I want to love it so much, but I just can't because of that scent association! I thought it was so bad Id throw it away rather than give it away as I usually do with samples I dont like; -a scent that bad must be rancid. Any way this has become my new favorite scent. "WATCH LIVE: Cleveland Zoo streaming blissfully odorless video of corpse flower blooming", "Take a Look at These Upcoming Olfactory Exhibitions" (perfumerflavorist), "Guerlain raises over 1 million for the protection of bees" (moodiedavitt), "Inter Parfums Reports Record 2022 Second Quarter Net Sales" (perfumerflavorist). I have a scentbird vial of this and it's running out very quickly so I hope to purchase a full size soon.
I agree: no other experience can rival that of reading an actual book. I thought it might be the Tom Ford Black Orchid, but I put it on right away because I was curious, and nope, not that one. My favorite thing about this scent is that as it dries down throughout the day it becomes sweeter and warmer. I actually think I prefer the smell to Santal 33 because there seems to be an incense accord somewhere in this, but I'd still buy Santal 33 over this because this just doesn't perform at all. yes, you guessed it:Le Labo Santal 33.1 Looking back atKevin's review of Le Labo Santal 33 (from 2011! Literally just like a new book first opened. Like you, I was unimpressed. Commodity has 11 fragrances it places in an Archive collection that havent been classified under the Scent Space system. Its pleasing that Book is much cheaper. It's the new mens care line, the scent is called clay and charcoal. Perfumes: 73,887 Fresh, soothing scent, very aromatic. Yes, I did guess it. First: it doesn't smell anything like a book. Theres a difference between what they are saying and what they are feeling., To align words capturing fragrances with preferences about them, Ico Design and Commodity came up with the concept of Scent Space, a system of delineating fragrances that replaces the classifications eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait de parfum to focus on scent projection. In select stores, the full complement of Milk (its personal, expressive and bold versions) will be carried. Your video channel for behind-the-scenes insights and entertainment. I was 100% positive Id hate this fragrance when it arrived in my Sephora package yesterday. You'd think it's a nation of undiagnosed allergy sufferers but they gave you pecan pie, carrot cakes, and Melissa Mcarthy so you shut up about it. It has a warmness to it but I think this scent is good for any season. Not surprisingly, Arslanian is bullish on the niche perfume category. Both have this mysterious dill smell (like the herb) however it is not listed in the notes (obviously) so perhaps it is the bergamot playing with the cypress. Its official description lists top notes of cedar, rosewood, eucalyptus and bergamot; heart notes of cypress, amyris and amber; and base notes of musk, sandalwood and velvet. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Thats a good point. Initially founded in 2013 by Yo Santosa and Owen Gee, the brains behind branding and design agencyFerroconcrete, Commodity is boosting its profile again (it was previously stocked by Space NK and Nordstrom along with Sephora) as beauty industry insiders are eyeing the market for the next Byredo, a brand that went from being a small business to worthy of a big exit in 16 years. Yes! It smells more woodsy, earthy, and as someone else said, outdoorsy. There are many people in America who say they dont like fragrances, but, in my opinion, its not that they dont like fragrances, its that they dont like strong perfume like their grandmothers perfume. I have to see how it smells of the husband before I rule it out completely, though as it is pleasant, just manly on me. All I hate this scent. After I read the reviews likening this scent to pickles, all I can smell is pickles and magazines! The cucumber adds a bit ofcool sourness? size, and Archive fragrances are priced at $125 for a 100-ml. We were fascinated by how people thought they liked one thing, but ended up liking another. Longevity not bad at all. And turns into creamy, more rounder pass 3hrs mark. Because, all romantic thoughts aside, books do give off a chemical or musty smell, depending on the age. It's unobtrusive definitely, but still strong enough to wear a good six to eight hours, and by then it's an all new scent completely consisting mostly of cucumber, vevitiveir, and a soft whisper of lavender, eucalyptus, and amber at its end. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. . If anyone reading this has smelt The Soft Lawn by Imaginary Authors, very identical scents! It lasts much longer on clothes, though. It smells vegetal, crisp, grassy, and slightly herbal, yet its all a tad too chemical smelling to really survive on its own. I bet if this was toned down and mixed with wool it would be spot on. I even feel that way about tuberose and gardeniaI love them in a vase, but not on my skin. Book has very good lasting power, and its sillage is intense for the first hour but then turns more subdued. Which can give off an interesting sweet and milky vibe too it. It's homey and comfortable, and something I can see myself wearing very frequently. Quite dry too, usually my skin sweetens stuff up but this is dry all the way. It was a nice woody smell that was really woody -- not a floral woody, not an aquatic woody, but legitimately woody.
Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . What a wonderful scent! Gold is an original fragrance. size. The brand is working to achieve that mission by changing the language of fragrance to make it more accessible to American consumers and reentering Sephora in the United States, where its slated to roll out to 150 stores in September. Not only that, but I can't imagine this scent not pairing well with almost ANYTHING in my collection (if by chance I wore something strong the night before). My favorite out of the inoffensive American perfumes category. Subscribe to our e-blast today to stay up to date with everything indie.
I agree with other reviewers that say that it smells like the pages of a glossy magazine, perfume combined with fresh glossed paper. At a moment in which niche fragrance brands are ascending (Phlur, Abbott and The Phluid Project recently launched at Sephora), Commodity aims to democratize the niche fragrance segment as Americans have done with countless consumer goods, entertainment properties and cultural ideas. Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last? One of the admins told me I smelled like Delicious. Just picked up a Ten 10ML travel spray when visiting New York. (Traditionally, eau de toilette has a perfume concentration of 5% to 15%, eau de parfum has a perfume concentration of 10% to 20%, and extrait de parfum has a perfume concentration of around 20%. I like androgynous scents, but I find Book to be too masculine for me. Don't subscribe Fragrance Reviews: 1,286,811 I tried the range at Sephora and the very first one I picked up to smell was Book because I have yet to find the perfect book scent. Given my paired bibliophilia and aromaphilia, you'd think I'd fall hard for Book. this is an odd one for me; it switches between a green almost herbal and woodsy blend then morphs to a warm woolly aroma.
2022 Commodity Inc, & Commodity Fragrances. This is an interesting unisex fragrance that leans masculine. We will send you an email to reset your password. Sillage is moderate. This is a great office fragrance! I completely adore this scent. Looks like I can keep this one on the shelf. So, howdoes Commodity's Book smell? One to try for the sandalwood completists. An Arabian nose palette is different from an American one and this I've come to account for. Not only does Book not smell like a book, but it smells uncannily like another perfume that I detectall-too-frequently on my fellow New Yorkers, on the subway between Manhattan and Brooklyn, in upscale clothing boutiques, in cocktail bars. Firstly smell like dill pickles, then that starts diminishing and a strong wood smell comes on. The imagery I see when I smell during the heart notes is a Hoggwarts-esque library, but filled with only beautiful people. To aid with the elevation of American prominence in perfumery, Commodity teamed up with Ico Design, a London agency the brand tapped prior to Europerfumes involvement for a lifestyle push thats been dropped, to reimagine fragrance vernacular in order to convey fragrances to a wide audience. I just received a sample of this so this is first impressions only but this scent is absolutely divine. I am not sure how the longevity could be poor on anyone. Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum, New Magnolias This Summer (2022): L'Eau D'Issey Eau & Magnolia, Miu Miu Twist Eau de Magnolia, and Beautiful Magnolia Intense Estee Lauder. I, on the other hand, find this scent to be perfect for me. Thank you for what you do!! Not terrible but not for me. I do get the impression of books here, mostly from the sandalwood and vetiver. The salesperson at Sephora touted this as a unisex fragrance and gave me a sample. This is how I picture my stack of student loans smell. Commoditys six fragrances using the Scent Space systemGold, Milk, Book, Paper, Moss and Velvetwill be heading to Sephora with two strength classifications each. And the books were turning over, since they were being sold. It is made out of high quality ingredients and has more impact then you realize. But if Santal 33 has it, it must be intentional. Expressive is in between personal and bold, and Commodity characterizes it as striking the perfect balance of longevity and projection., The more Commodity can express fragrances in a simple way, it will broaden it to a wider audience who will enjoy what it has to offer., Arslanian emphasizes Scent Space is not about the concentration, its about the effect. Vivek Bhatia, creative director and partner at Ico Design, says, In the English language, there isnt a huge amount of words to express certain smells.
Can see the Santal 33 resemblance for sure. Longevity is really weak--this lasts an hour, maybe an hour and a half on me, even if I douse myself in it. Plenty of green and fresh nuances, not masculine in my opinion. I like this maybe even love this, even though I don't have any other fragrances like it. It really does remind me of being in a large, old, antique library. Lovely refreshing woodsy scent. So, I think the more Commodity can express fragrances in a simple way, it will broaden it to a wider audience who will enjoy what it has to offer.. Aquatic incense--like dill pickles, spiced, with a bit of wood in the base that makes this smell great and not strange. The ingredients smell organic & original. I tried the Commodity fitting set and was pretty unimpressed. And I suppose its good that Sephora has something minimalist-ish to offeralthough people would be better off seeking out Le Labo, Malle, or any of a dozen brands available at places like Barneys. I don't think it is on-point, but rather reminiscent of a book smell - a new book smell, not an old one. I dont really get much cucumber but a sweet eucalypt medicinal herbal comes in imediatly. Free* Milk 5mls for you and your friends just refer them to our newsletter. There is something about the way paper breaks down as it ages that produces a woody-vanilla-like effect, apparently. It just smells like a less concentrated version of Le Labo's Santal 33. Le Labos Patchouli? Having worked my way through the entire Commodity collection, Id say that this is one of the more impressive in both its verisimilitude and its creativity, but Im not entirely convinced that its an appealing scent unto itself as its quite weird. Since the Scent Space system debuted in October last year, Arslanian reports the reaction to it has been extremely positive. Having smelled a number of book-themed perfumes (and as somebody whose line of work involves reading many, many books), Id say that the opening of Book" is one of the more authentic takes on the book theme that Ive come across. Once again, I'm just getting cranky when I see ideas being appropriated and recycled for a new audience. While the niche category is booming, and its seen great expansion, its still just scratching the surface of where it can go.. I was thinking of Santal 33 a sentence or so before you mentioned it, and ah ha! I have had that issue with other fragrances that have cucumber notes, which is such a shame because I love the scent of cucumber. Has somewhat of a menthol quality in the top notes, smells a bit like lavender or eucalyptus. ), In the Scent Space system, there are three fragrance classifications: Personal describes intimate fragrances noticed only by the wearers and people very close to them. It's not like Demeter in that it does not attempt to create a photorealistic imitation of common scents. Copyright © 2005-2022 Now Smell This. The people at the Institute for Sustainable Heritage identified it a few years back. I smelled the cucumber and bergamont. 2022 Indie Beauty Media Group LLC. Out of all of their original 10 in the "Black"/masculine line, Book was in my top 3 (Whiskey is still my #1 though). Very smooth, rather cool, but nicely-finished synth sandalwood. Top notes are Cucumber, Eucalyptus and Bergamot; middle notes are Artemisia, Amber and Lavender; base notes are Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Tolu Balsam.
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