New in the Negen Straatjes in Amsterdam is perfume house Otentic, owned by old hands in the perfume trade Myriam Nussbaum and Ivo Jacobs. The duo felt that there was a significant lack of personal and pure scents and therefore want to change that with Otentic. The French nose – adorned with crimson glasses – Jean-Denis Saisse from Grasse, the epicenter of the perfume world, devoted no less than three years to the development of these fragrances.

Otentic works a little differently than usual: within eight different styles - fragrance families such as the woody and smoky Arborath, or the sweet and fruity Sedux - you can choose from another eight perfumes. The scents within a fragrance family range from light to heavy and all have a slightly different nuance and feel - they express character and emotion, as diverse as the wearer himself, according to the house. There are eight styles, so with 64 scents (plus a 'primeval perfume' Anno 1785, with 'forgotten' ingredients) you are sure to find a perfume that suits you. Bart initially thought there was far too much to choose from, but noticed that you soon realize what you consider a malodorous club - and what you don't. Once you have developed a love for a particular family, choosing a favorite within that ranks is no longer so difficult. Try it, who knows, you might find the scent of scents. Keizersgracht 233, Amsterdam, Otentic

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