Will it make them irresistible?
Or simply infallible?
I think this may be the perfect Christmas gift for my boys, or perhaps my pastor (who shares my off-beat sense of humor.)
Check out Pius IX's secret formula, and let me know if you order the free sample.
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Cute. Where do you find this stuff?
The perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas. My hubby would get a kick out of this.
I make The Pope's Cologne from the original formula of Pius IX.
It is refreshing Old World cologne that provides an interesting flimpse int the mid nineteenth century.
Here is a review by noted perfume critic , Marie-Helen Wagner:
Review by perfume critic , Marie-Helene Wagner, an excerpt:
The Pope’s Cologne will probably mostly reveal his aesthetic taste. Judging from the cologne itself, it shows a man of refined taste who obviously valued subtlety, elegance, and even the rare. The scent has an ancient charm about it, especially when the floral notes start being felt, that is quite remarkable. It is a perfume recipe made in a time when flowers in masculine colognes were felt to be perfectly natural hence an absolute lack of showiness and complete sense of maturity and naturalness about the floral notes in this composition. Being a cologne meant to be worn by the Pope, it had to be restrained in principle and it is in fact; there is no unexpected flamboyance or hidden coquetry pointing its nose. Naturally, the animalic notes are extremely discreet. Perhaps we can also imagine that a certain ethereal quality, a lightness and freshness were cultivated as befitting the pope’s image. The citruses and lemon verbena are invigorating, a definite plus for a man in a public function. The fragrance is that of a man of patrician or aristocratic tastes.
The combination of citruses, lemon verbena and violet is enchanting, almost childlike in its softness and innocence. One feels inspired to make a drink that would be scented with these two main notes, violet and lemon. The “visual impression” the colors yellow and mauve suggest next to each other is also appealing.
From the flacon, the first aromas that strike the nose are citruses, woods, and amber. The start of the perfume is very citrus-y, a bit candied evoking lemon drops, like an outburst of freshly squeezed lemon juice with undertones of oceanic ambergris. The cologne then warms up becomes more powdery and vanillic but in a very understated way. Then there is a more vegetal, aromatic impression suggestive of the underbrush which kicks in. One smells a stylized subtle violet with some clove in it, perhaps some carnation since the powdery feel becomes a little bit more accentuated gliding even into a creamy impression. The blend at this point feels very elegant and refined, aristocratic even, showcasing an accord that feels rare and unusual. Very delicate floral nuances arise betraying tinges of rose, peach and then mauve. It smells a little bit of orange-blossom scented mauve guimauve, but in a very elegant manner. The woods then become more apparent and the most finely textured one of them, sandalwood in particular, it seems. There is also a little bit of a birch tar impression, but very discreet as the dry-down evokes a more familiar impression found in Russian leather scents. The longer dry-down smells a bit of the woodiness of orris. All the while the citruses impart their freshness to this elegantissime scent.
The recipe of the 19th century cologne was faithfully followed by Dr. Fred Hass (he happens to be US Poet-Laureate Robert Hass’ brother by the way) therefore the longevity is also authentically that of a perfume from that period. Fred Hass told us that he prefers not to touch the original recipe. It leaves nevertheless a very subtle scent on the skin, which contributes to the overall feeling of authentic old-world elegance.
The recipe remains undisclosed, but main ingredients are: orange blossom, lemon verbena, lavender, violet, clove and sweet orange.
The packaging is gift-worthy so it could potentially be a lovely gift.
You can purchase the scent directly from the website, The Pope's Cologne:
www.thepopescologne.com
I'm a big dork...but that's a joke right?
No, my dear,it is certainly not a joke! I intend to order the free sample. The odor of sanctity! It actually sounds quite lovely. I'll be sure to report on it!
Actually, I think I'll ask Mr. Hass to send me a bottle!
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I waso touched by your comment. It's the moments like your comment that make me feel like there is actually more of a purpose to this whole blogging thing than just goofing around and I am glad that God was able to use my blog as an instrument for you.
Many many blessings to you & yours.
:) Debi
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