Hello, folks! I know it's been a while, but I have been quite busy. I know I keep saying that I will drop some more reviews, but then life gets in the way. You know how that goes. I will try to get some more done this month. I have a lot of new and interesting stuff to share with you folks. I am excited about that.
Today I will be covering a house that most of you have never heard of. Reviews on this house are pretty scant and I have never seen anyone post about them in the fragrance community. I actually found out about this house from a Reddit post, haha. You never know where you can find useful information!
Anyway, I did some research and found out that the perfumer is from New England. I am actually from New England myself. He creates perfumes based on his olfactory memories of various places or people. Most of which are in New England. He has this one called North Woods that is based off the woods in Maine, where I grew up for almost 9 years of my life. So, I just had to give him a chance.
His fragrances are fairly affordable at $48 for 30ml or the EDP versions. His parfums run $70. He also has a special collection that are $95 for 60ml. My Chasing Autumn was $48 for a 30ml EDP. That is quite affordable for an indie fragrance. I purchased two full bottles. Yes, I purchased these. They were not sent to me for review. I had some conversations with the perfumer and he's a nice guy and hooked me up with a bunch of samples, which I am still going through.
This one is called Chasing Autumn. It might be a bit different than you expect it to be. It was to me at least!
I have rambled on enough now, let's get into it!
The Story
The cool crisp air on an autumn night always has a charm to it. It's not always the most comfortable temperature, but you are fine with a flannel and boots. The smell of hay, pumpkin, coffee, hot chocolate, smoke, wet leaves, noble trees, and many other smells from the harvest season waft through the air and tickle the senses.
A hot cup of spiced apple cider and bonfires. Hot chocolate and a hayride. An apple orchard and pumpkin pie. Autumn has so many memories attached to it. Chasing Autumn only touches on one olfactory memory, but it does make you want to chase the season back into the present.
The Scent
Chasing Autumn bursts forth with a vivid smokiness that is going to persist through the fragrance. The realism captured here is personal. It's intimately connected to the olfactory senses and summons a flood of memories from my childhood. Slightly balsamic pine needles with a bit of the dried wood lurk from underneath the smoky cypriol. The cypriol does smell real. I have some real cypriol oil and this smells almost exactly like it. Roasted coffee on a base of woody vetiver with a bit of raw leather.
This fragrance reminds me of burning dried leaves in the fall. It also reminds me of a cabin in the woods with a fireplace crackling with logs of pine and cedar. There is a slight earthiness in the blend, that is most likely the cypriol as well. There could also be some birch tar in the blend. It's very smoky from top to bottom. It's unapologetic, but warm and comforting at the same time. In the deep dry down, I can pick up some golden-hued dry amber, which gives it some greater depth and cements the feeling of the season in your mind.
My Opinion
I will just come out and say it. I love it. I am a big fan of smoky scents and this one hits the spot. The way Mr. Morris weaved in little nuances here and there really makes it an enjoyable wearing until the finish line. This is a very strong fragrance that lasts around 10 hours on my skin.
While this fragrance isn't too niche or offensive, it's not mass appealing. This is a scented memory that might not be for everyone. For the people who enjoy atmospheric fragrances and love smoky scents, I would say that you should really give this a try. He sells samples his site(link below). I blind bought this, but I would suggest that most people give it a sample first.
Conclusion
I have tried 15 of Neil Morris' fragrances thus far. I was only not impressed by one of them. I have no idea why no one talks about this house. For the record, I have no affiliation with Neil or his brand. I get nothing out of this, except the joy of sharing a new house that I think is underrated.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Keep your head up and remember to say something nice to someone today. You never know what someone is going through. One kind word can change someone's life.
Thank you for the continued support. Until next time, be safe and blessed!
Neil Morris Website Note: I didn't see Chasing Autumn on his site, so I emailed him and he took care of me. I imagine he would still have it in stock if you email him.
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