Mythical protector

Name: Mythical protector
Item: White Kikimora
Rating: 5
Author: SugarPink

Char-ZillyaWhite Kikimora5.01 rating

5/5

Longevity5/5: 5 / 5
Projection5/5: 5 / 5
Sillage4/5: 4 / 5
Bottle4/5: 4 / 5

After several wears
Tested at home
On skin

"Kikimora" - is what a Ghillie suit is called by the Ukrainian army. I love that both are named after mythical creatures, spirits of the woods that look like they are an animated part of those woods. In this instance, it's white, which means the suit is to be used in winter.

This is easily the most badass perfume I ever encountered. It's cold, metallic, smoky, with hints of car oil and tobacco. It makes you feel always on edge, and yet is oddly comforting. This is the mythical creature born in war, a protector spirit, that is always nearby and ready for action. It easily lasts the whole day, from the petrol heavy smoky fir dissipating to an ambroxan laden snow.

This is a heavy, emotional perfume. But it's also inspiring, and somehow touching. I can't help but find solace in it, especially when I need some courage to go on.

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Comments7

_Aiko_@aikojewel

last month

This review nearly brought me to tears❤️beautiful writing! Adding this to my to try list pronto!

SugarPink@sugarpink
last month
Thank you! This is such an odd perfume - to many, it feels heavy and off-putting due to the association, but to me, it's a reminder to be brave.
_Aiko_@aikojewel
last month
Replying to @sugarpink
How did you get it? Do you live in Ukraine, or know someone there who got it and sent it to you? The site says they don't ship outside the Ukraine 😭😭😭😭
SugarPink@sugarpink
last month
Replying to @aikojewel
I'm friends with some Ukranians and am involved in volunteer work. I just ask to bring stuff to me sometimes if they travel home. The discovery set is rather small, so it wasn't a bother. I also sometimes travel there, although did it only once after the full-scale invasion.

_Aiko_@aikojewel

last month

(I hope my husband likes it; he's a vet and historian [and a smoker] and this seems SO up his alley❤️thanks for writing this!)