The Nasomatto line from Amsterdam is now available in the United States at Barneys. The line includes five fragrances:
Absinth ~ "The fragrance aims to evoke degrees of hysteria. It is the result of a quest to stimulate irresponsible behaviour."
Duro ~ "The fragrance aims to enhance all the manifestations of male strength."
Hindu Grass ~ "The fragrance aims to breathe the belief in universal peace and love. It is the result of a quest for the warm affection of humanity."
Narcotic Venus ~ "The fragrance is the result of a quest for the overwhelming addictive intensity of female sexual power."
Silver Musk ~ "The fragrance aims to evoke superhero magnetism. It is the result of a quest for mercurial liquid love sensation."
The Nasomatto fragrances are $148 each for 30 ml perfume.
Re the ad copy: Oh my.
“I couldn't help myself, officer! I put on a dab of Nasomatto Absinth and before I knew it I was parking in the handicapped zone!”
Perfume ad copy has always been over the top but this stuff is just daft.
I wouldn't mind the ad copy so much if they at least bothered to give a few clues as to what the scents might smell like! As it stands, this kind of thing — giving wacko descriptions instead of helpful descriptions — is becoming so common that it no longer even helps you stand out from the pack. (packs rampant cynicism back into box)
LOL!
Agree it is just silly. But have to say I've heard good things about the line, and esp. about Absinth. So perhaps they will redeem themselves 🙂
If any juice could offer 'mercurial liquid love sensation', we'd be queuing round the planet to buy it. But it really just means 'musk and assorted florals', don't you think?
that's nice-
Patty sent me samples of these back in June and despite the goofy ad copy, I liked them. I'll look forward to seeing the bottles in person at Barneys (unless they are being dull and keeping it in New York)
I think it's very nice too but so expensive. Like the ad and like the website. This is a mysterious box with five magic potions, sure we are not supposed to know what is in them. That's the secret of the creators.
Narcotic Venus – Hate the hooey description, love the scent. This is a gorgeous tuberose that is clean and a little fruity on me. It doesn't have the “bad girl” vibe of Fracas. I love both. NV for dressing in pastel colors, Fracas for vamping it up in black.
I was just thinking that, based on the ad copy, I need them all…
And you can have them all, for a mere $750 😉
HA — what I would queue for is “extra 3 hours of sleep sensation” 😉
Tom, yes, I have heard they're nicely done.
Yes, but I find that tiresome — and vaguely insulting to the consumer.
Hi Robin,
I won a drawing on Helg's blog a few months ago and she sent me samples of some of the above. I thought they were just alright. *sorry, don't mean to rain on anyone's parade*.
I did like the Hindu Grass the best because I thought it was the most original of the line. Plus, it smelled great. 🙂
The Silver Musk smells like Avon's Night Magic Musk. And, in my opinion, the best musk I have ever worn is Serge Lutens Clair de Musc.
Absinth was disappointing. I was expecting something so extraordinary based on the “hysteria” description, but the only thing hysterical about it is the price.
In conclusion, they are overpriced and disappointing.
Dawn
Thanks Dawn, just as well to know they aren't universally admired. I've been disappointed w/ many of the new niche lines this year. Last year was way better, IMHO.
Of course, the descriptions say they “aim to” do this or that. For that kind of money, I want to know that they're gonna deliver.
750 USD is about 520 Euro's, which is little more than 100 Euro's per 30 ml bottle. For that money I can find myself a very exclusive perfume completely to my own taste!
This is obviously something for people who are quite wealthy.
I should probably retry these. Sampled them over the summer when I was in an extremely cynical phase and thought they were nice, but not overwhelmingly compelling. I don't think the ad copy helped my cynical take on them.
LOL — that would probably cost you even more!
Better yet — don't retry them and save the $$! Just sayin', LOL…
Who wouldn't need a “mercurial liquid love sensation”? I ask you.
I like those bottles… crazy blockheaded nailpolish people! However, I tried all of these awhile ago, and I did not feel as though I consummated my own personal quests for irresponsibility and world peace, but perhaps someone here will have better luck…
LOL — already answered that above 😉
I would just like to say thank you to all who commented – this is one of the funniest threads I have read in a long time. And I think the bottles look ridiculous and top-heavy. The ad copy is truly hysterical.
They do look top heavy, I agree — and while I like them, it does have the unfortunate effect of emphasizing how little juice you are getting for the price.
The founder of Nasomatto is going to be making a personal appearance at Barney's New York in NYC this Sunday (Feb. 3)from 2-5 pm. Based on the ad copy alone, he must be an interesting character…can't wait to meet this guy in person!
Cool, hope you enjoy meeting him!