Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt Elixir

Summary

In this review, the presenter shares their first impressions of a new fragrance, describing it as earthy, fresh, and spicy with notes of black pepper, sage, truffle, and vanilla. They find the scent pleasant and well-balanced, with a smoky, peppery vibe and a creamy, soft vanilla base. While not their favorite, they rate it 7.5 out of 10, appreciating its versatility and the unique earthy tone. The fragrance is compared to the original 'Bad Boy' and 'Invictus,' with a hint of a challenging earthiness that might be polarizing but is currently winning them over.

Takeaways

• 😄 The speaker is reviewing a fragrance and shares their first impressions, not providing an in-depth review.
• 🍼 The fragrance being reviewed is a '50 mil size' baby bottle, suggesting it might be a smaller or travel size version.
• 🌿 The scent is described as earthy, fresh, spicy with notes of vanilla, amber, and a hint of animalistic aroma.
• 🌶️ 'Cobalt elixer' is highlighted for its aromatic qualities, with a focus on black pepper, sage, truffle, and woodsy notes.
• 🌫️ The fragrance has a smoky aspect due to the combination of frankincense and vanilla, creating a rich and creamy scent.
• 🍂 The earthiness of the fragrance is described as pleasant and natural, not like dirt, with a tame and organic tone.
• 🌼 The sage in the fragrance is sweet and reminiscent of sweet designer fragrances, balanced and not overpowering.
• 🌶️ Black pepper is a dominant note, playing off the frankincense to create a smoky and peppery vibe.
• 🍄 The truffle note is likened to an earthy crust, adding a unique and possibly polarizing element to the fragrance.
• 🧴 The musk is soft, clean, and well-balanced, not overly strong, contributing to the fresh and pleasant scent.
• 🕺 The fragrance is versatile and can be worn anytime, but it might be better suited for evenings and has a classy and mysterious quality.
• 🔄 The reviewer finds the fragrance similar to the original 'Bad Boy' but with some changes, and it has a DNA similar to 'Invictus'.
• 📊 The reviewer rates the fragrance as a 7.5 out of 10, liking it but not considering it their favorite, suggesting it might be too challenging for some.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is a first impressions review of a fragrance called 'Cobalt Elixir'.

What are the initial impressions of the reviewer about the fragrance?

The reviewer finds the fragrance to be earthy, fresh, spicy with notes of vanilla, black pepper, sage, truffle, and woodsy notes, and they are really loving it.

What is the size of the fragrance bottle mentioned in the script?

The size of the fragrance bottle mentioned is 50 ml.

What are the dominant notes in 'Cobalt Elixir' according to the reviewer?

The dominant notes in 'Cobalt Elixir' are frankincense, vanilla, and black pepper, with a smoky and earthy tone.

How does the reviewer describe the peppery aspect of the fragrance?

The reviewer describes the peppery aspect as being combined with sage to give a 'peppery sweet bubblegum kind of designery fragrance'.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the truffle note in the fragrance?

The reviewer has never smelled an actual truffle but describes the truffle note as a 'nice earthy kind of crust'.

How does the reviewer rate 'Cobalt Elixir' in terms of freshness and cleanliness?

The reviewer finds the fragrance to be fresh, clean, and spicy, with a pleasant musk that is not overly strong.

What is the reviewer's suggestion for the best time to wear this fragrance?

The reviewer suggests that the fragrance could be worn anytime and anywhere, but it might be better suited for evening wear.

What is the reviewer's comparison of 'Cobalt Elixir' to the original 'Bad Boy' fragrance?

The reviewer finds that 'Cobalt Elixir' shares the same DNA with the original 'Bad Boy', but with some changes in the notes.

What is the reviewer's final rating for 'Cobalt Elixir'?

The reviewer gives 'Cobalt Elixir' a rating of 7.5 to 7.9 out of 10, indicating that they like it but it's not their favorite.

What is the reviewer's concern regarding the mass market appeal of 'Cobalt Elixir'?

The reviewer is concerned that the earthy truffle note might be challenging for some people and could potentially lead to the fragrance being discontinued.