Unum Lavs was originally a room spray L.A.V.S designed to perfume the eccelesiastical robes worn by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, as well as others. Worked over to become a perfume, it is the definitive liturgical fragrance. Notes of Jasmine, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Elemi, Coriander, Clove, Labdanum, Opoponax, Palisander Rosewood, Amber, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean make up this perfect churchy scent. The moment I sprayed it on, it is Catholic High Mass in all the best ways. Not just the censor's fragrance, but the bones of where you are, the humanity that surrounds you, some of the outdoors brought in. Deeply meditative, the incense in this is cooled, woody, resinous.
This is the extrait de parfum.
The fragrance I perceived was that of frankincense. It is how I imagine St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City would smell like. It's a rich and cool incense fragrance that conjures images of cathedrals and holy shrines where prayer and meditation is done. It is a novel scent. I am not worthy to wear such a scent even though I give it 5 stars.
Churchy incense. Big Gothic church with marble surroundings. It's cool and contemplative. I would love it as a room scent. The price is a bit prohibitive and it didn't last very long on me (like 2 hours) but maybe longer if sprayed. A definite must-try for incense lovers.
The fragrance I perceived was that of frankincense. It is how I imagine St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City would smell like. It's a rich and cool incense fragrance that conjures images of cathedrals and holy shrines where prayer and meditation is done. It is a novel scent. I am not worthy to wear such a scent even though I give it 5 stars.
Churchy incense. Big Gothic church with marble surroundings. It's cool and contemplative. I would love it as a room scent. The price is a bit prohibitive and it didn't last very long on me (like 2 hours) but maybe longer if sprayed. A definite must-try for incense lovers.
This is the consummate perfume. The fragrance is truly an olfactory experience of a human having heaven on earth. i cannot describe the scents. I can only tell you the feeling I experience when wearing it. My husband also loved the fragrance and did not at first determine he was experiencing my perfume. Sadly, as a human here on earth, this fragrance is beyond my discretionary income at this time. I will remain a purchaser of the rollerball when Surrender to Chance has specials.
I was excited to get my sample and I was not disappointed. The smell of rich incense with a floral lift makes you see your own vision of heaven. The fragrance is long lasting, with a moderate sillage. Two popes have used this fragrance for their vestments, how wrong could you possibly go?
