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Post by Portia
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Hello Independent Perfumery Lovers,
I have a mate, Daniel Barros. Recently he launched a line of fragrances al centred on famous drinks and giving them a twist, a new lease of fragrant life. He sent me some to try and I’m pretty excited to be introducing them to you all. I am slowly making my way through them but one that already has particularly caught my attention for its weirdness and interesting scent life is todays fragrance….
Cuir Mojito by Daniel Barros 2016
Fragrantica gives these featured accords:
Top: Lime, mint, rum, saffron, grass
Heart: Lily-of-the-valley, violet, geranium, patchouli
Base: Oakmoss, leather, cashmeran, geranium, musk
Two things I love in fragrance are mint and leather. The only fragrance I have that addresses the two of them together is Black Rosette by Strange Invisible Perfumes. There are a few similarities here but Daniel has created something far less metallic & alien and infinitely more comfortable to wear.
My nose misses most of the notes in Cuir Mojito and i’m unsure whether it’s me or that the fragrance is so well blended that the notes are all morphing into the scent. Creating it but not showcasing themselves. Lime and mint are in your face noticeable immediately ands so are the saffron and leather. I think I can pick the spice of geranium and coolness of violet leaf and now and then I notice flashes of patchouli….
PDI
If you like your fragrance smooth and department store safe then you will probably be a little overwhelmed by Cuir Mojito. It’s big, abrasive, in your face and independent feeling. It takes chances and doesn’t follow current trends. Above that even is that it feels fun, a bit naughty, slightly over the top and very carefree. Just like a Mojito makes me feel if I order it before dinner.
Cuir Mojito dries down to a very happy reminder of one of my favourite leathers Knize Ten, not the same but similar. I can still smell soft buttery leather wafts hours and hours later.
Want some? You can contact Daniel Barros on contato@egoinvitro.com.br
US$45 for a 30 ml bottle and US$65 for a discovery kit with 4 x 9 ml small bottles
I hope you get to try some of Daniels fragrances,
Portia xx
Australian Perfume Junkies 
Good Luck to Daniel B. for his new releases!Thanks, Portia for this article!
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You’re welcome *sophi*,
Yes, i hope he makes millions.
Portia xx
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It’s always great to read about something new and inventive. Thanks Portia! The discovery kit sounds good. Which other drinks are represented in the line?
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Hey Neva,
there are a bunch, here’s the fragrantica link to Daniel Barros. http://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Daniel-Barros.html
Portia xx
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Hi Portia,
“Big, abrasive, in your face” mint and leather sound good to me today, as I have a cold. Nothing much is getting through the goo except some heavy duty Assam. I haven’t hit the Vicks yet, though. Also, the prices for Daniel Barros fragrances sound great.
Azar xx
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Hey Azar,
I too have that familiar tickle of a cold brewing.
Daniel has worked to keep them accessible, can’t wait to hear what you think.
Portia xx
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The bolder the better for me, I don’t mind big abrasive in your face! I hope he does well, Portia. Xo
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Hey Anna Maria,
Me too.
I’ll bring it on Sunday for you to try.
Portia x
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