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Nasomatto fragrance line now available in the US

Posted by Robin on 5 November 2007 27 Comments

Nasomatto perfumes

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.

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  1. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 9:42 am

    Re the ad copy: Oh my.

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  2. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 9:50 am

    “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.

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  3. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 9:51 am

    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)

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  4. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 10:20 am

    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 :-)

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  5. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 10:25 am

    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?

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  6. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 11:50 am

    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)

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  7. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 12:18 pm

    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.

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  8. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 12:42 pm

    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.

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  9. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 12:52 pm

    I was just thinking that, based on the ad copy, I need them all…

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  10. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 1:11 pm

    And you can have them all, for a mere $750 ;-)

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  11. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 1:12 pm

    HA — what I would queue for is “extra 3 hours of sleep sensation” ;-)

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  12. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 1:13 pm

    Tom, yes, I have heard they're nicely done.

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  13. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 1:14 pm

    Yes, but I find that tiresome — and vaguely insulting to the consumer.

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  14. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 2:09 pm

    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

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  15. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 2:25 pm

    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.

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  16. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 3:59 pm

    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.

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  17. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 4:13 pm

    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.

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  18. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 4:22 pm

    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.

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  19. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 5:32 pm

    LOL — that would probably cost you even more!

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  20. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 5:33 pm

    Better yet — don't retry them and save the $$! Just sayin', LOL…

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  21. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 5:58 pm

    Who wouldn't need a “mercurial liquid love sensation”? I ask you.

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  22. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 6:41 pm

    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…

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  23. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 8:13 pm

    LOL — already answered that above ;-)

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  24. Anonymous says:
    6 November 2007 at 7:35 pm

    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.

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  25. Anonymous says:
    6 November 2007 at 9:08 pm

    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.

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  26. Anonymous says:
    28 January 2008 at 1:02 pm

    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!

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  27. Anonymous says:
    28 January 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Cool, hope you enjoy meeting him!

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