It was in the heart of London, at the end of the 1960s, that Nino Amaddeo and Zoé Coste had the idea of creating a costume jewelry brand together. Then, these travel enthusiasts did not hesitate to journey across the entire planet in search of precious stones, so as to design jewelry pieces that were always highly colorful, in a purely bohemian-chic style. Even today, this love for distant lands endures. It can be felt, moreover, in all of Réminiscence's perfumes. In 2022, the house invites us to set down our bags in the Middle East, with the release of a new unisex fragrance: Oriental Dream.
It was in Juan-les-Pins, in the south of France, that the first Réminiscence boutique opened its doors in 1970, specializing more precisely in the creation of high-end costume jewelry. Nevertheless, Nino Amaddeo and Zoé Coste, founders of the house, did not content themselves with the Mediterranean basin to multiply their creativity. Travel enthusiasts, they went to meet all sorts of cultures. Since then, exoticism has found its way into all of Réminiscence's creations, both in its jewelry and in its perfumes. Oriental Dream does not escape this tradition. Here is our review.
Olfastory’s review
An oriental perfume designed as much for men as for women
Oriental Dream by Réminiscence is a perfume designed for both men and women. Its ambition? To find the right balance between captivating sensuality and lasting charisma! Oriental Dream by Réminiscence plays on contrasts, and it works wonderfully. On the men's side, it relies on numerous woods such as sandalwood, cashmere wood or oud wood. On the women's side, it illuminates the whole with a floral and exotic opulence, coming from ylang-ylang. To marry the two, it relies on spices. Thus, the men and women who wear the perfume Oriental Dream by Réminiscence do not lack character!
Oriental Dream, a highly luxurious fragrance
Beyond its many facets and its unisex character, Oriental Dream by Réminiscence is a perfume that truly belongs to the register of fine perfumery. Infinitely luxurious, it contains rigorously selected ingredients. Its woody, oriental, floral and spicy scent notably highlights one of the most expensive raw materials in the entire perfumer's palette: oud wood! Selling for a fortune, it gives this composition a woody, resinous persistence. Réminiscence takes us to one of the most beautiful places in the world. As the name of this perfume suggests, Oriental Dream by Réminiscence takes us to the heart of the Middle East. From then on, it makes us live a waking dream. Everything here draws inspiration from the Arabian Nights. One need only close one's eyes to be transported to the heart of the spice market. The doors are made of carved wood, the facades are ochre-colored, and the warm air coming from the Sahara skillfully blends spices with freshly opened petals. The enchantment is instant! All that lingers in the air is the subtle blend of the captivating and sensual notes of Oriental Dream by Réminiscence.
The timeless and unisex bottle of Oriental Dream by Réminiscence
While Oriental Dream by Réminiscence contains a particularly rich and contrasted formula, when it comes to the bottle, on the other hand, it relies on restraint. Thus, it suits women and men equally well. What is more, it offers a perfect grip. No one could assign a gender or an era to this perfume. Oriental Dream by Réminiscence goes beyond the borders of time and space. Its transparent glass is simply lit up with a few golden touches, in a typically baroque spirit, emblematic of the Middle East. Its terracotta packaging also recalls the ochre color, very present in that part of the globe.