Kiviskin
Piotr Czarnecki (2018)

Kiviskin is my third and final first-try of the trio released in 2017-2018, which includes Venom of Angel and Bluebijou, both good.

Kiviskin is perhaps the most idiosyncratic of the trio, though, a curious, appropriately greenish sweet/spicy/nutty/woody mix that is mostly comfortable. It's like the whole spice rack was dipped in vanilla and amber, a noticeably sweet side contrasting a variety of spices. The note listing covers it all but the main vibe I get is a blend of saffron, tobacco, nutmeg, amber, and cedar. There's a vaguely green, fresh, vegetable concept to it, but it's slight and only noticeably in the opening hour or so.

Due to the spicy and nutty sides of it, Kiviskin feels more appropriate for cold weather. I don't have a remotely stereotypical read on gender, though--it's not particularly feminine or masculine.

If you're one to be in the market for unusual fragrance offerings, I imagine Kiviskin might be very rewarding for some, and on the other hand, it would defy norms, like Bluebijou, especially, but not really conforming to a preconceived notion (i.e. designer) of fragrance.

Piotr Czarnecki fragrances seem to be still exclusively sold at Luckyscent with standard 100ml bottles, with Kiviskin being the most expensive in the line at $195 for 100ml; Bluebijou and Venom of Angel are both $175 and the originals, Shihan and She Shihan, are $160.

For me, Kiviskin is a like not a love but I'll enjoy occasionally reaching for the decant for something interesting and different.

7 out of 10