{"product_id":"velixir-ares-sample","title":"Velixir Ares Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelixir Ares is an Eau de Parfum from FragranceGems' own house that starts with grapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin, moves to sandalwood and cedar, and rests on amber, patchouli and musk. It is a citrus-over-wood design, and a 10 ml decant shows how the sharp top and the creamy wood fit together on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit, Citrus Fruits, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Patchouli, Musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBitter citrus, immediately\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit, citrus fruits and mandarin open the perfume. FragranceGems says the bitterness of the grapefruit gives an instant energy boost and a radiant start. Mandarin should round the edge, so the citrus is bright but not entirely sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA woody heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood and cedar form the heart. FragranceGems describes the pairing as creamy and dry at the same time, a strong structure. Sandalwood supplies the softness, cedar the straight line, and the sample shows how much of each you hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber, patchouli and musk close the perfume. FragranceGems says the warm amber melts into the earthy patchouli, with musk smoothing the finish. It is a base of warmth and earth, which should be easy to recognise on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragranceGems tags it moderate and for daily, evening and work wear, in autumn and winter, so it is easy to place. Try it at a desk and then in the evening. Apply once and compare the citrus start with the wood in the middle after a short while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like citrus perfumes that do not stay light and want a woody, warm landing for cooler months. If grapefruit alone feels too sharp for you, the mandarin and the sandalwood in the middle may soften it. The listing files it under unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Velixir Ares as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus over wood and amber is a structure that can come across cleanly or sharply, depending on the wearer. Velixir belongs to FragranceGems, so the vial carries the bottle's own perfume, decanted by us, unchanged, under our label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Ares a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts opening is fresh and bitter, but amber, patchouli and musk make the ending warm. FragranceGems tags it citrus, oriental and woody, so freshness is only the first part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it good for the office?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is listed for work as well as daily and evening wear, with moderate intensity. Wear the sample through a working day to see how it sits around other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only for winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists autumn and winter, which fits the warm base. Try it on a cool day first, then a mild one, to see whether the grapefruit makes it work in more weather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velixir","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693389381786,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693389414554,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693389447322,"sku":"DG-VEL-ARES-010ML","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/velixir-ares-sample.jpg?v=1791495328","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/velixir-ares-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}