Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel Review (Marie Duchene) 2010+ “On an island in the sun” Draw

Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumelphoto by Nicoleta©

 If the name rings a bell, you probably have seen it tagged in images of spectacular coral reefs and underwater paradisiac sunken worlds, as Cozumel is one of the most breath-taking (pun intended) snorkeling and diving spots in the world. Located in the Caribbean Sea, along the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel has managed to keep its rugged and untamed beauty, making it a perfect destination for anyone seeking to explore a vacation spot that would provide both a taste of wild adventure and all the pampering leisures of a luxury vacation. And with its rich history and amazing heritage, you will get more, much more than an #instamagrable vacation.  Let’s scratch at the surface of its history, using Laboratorio Olfattivo as our olfactory tour guide.

Cozumel by Laboratorio Olfattivo

Collage: The fountain 2006 a statue of Ixchel, and Cozumel  © Nioleta

The island was a pilgrimage center during the Mayan period (250 – 900 A.D.) where women would come from all over the land, even from places as far away as what is now Belize or Guatemala, to pray in the temples of Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. The tradition dictated that at least once in her lifetime, every Maya woman had to make the pilgrimage to Cozumel and take on the current-filled canoe trip from the mainland to the temples of the island. After the long and perilous journey, the pilgrims could finally give offerings and receive the blessing of the goddess in the temples of San Gervasio – parts of which still stand today in the center of the island. The pilgrims could also meet the ah-men (the Mayan doctors, translated as he/she who knows) who were responsible for keeping the balance between nature and the spiritual world and who believed in the healing power of plants, assigning hot and cold descriptors when choosing the right plants for treating a disease (for instance, a venomous bite would be treated with “cold” green plants because a snake’s bite was a “hot” condition).

Cinematic sequence: Arriving at the temple, crisp dawn. Placing the offerings at the altar of the goddess, you submerge your hands in the cool pond of ice-cold water with green leaves floating on top. You wash your face and reawaken to the voice of the ah-men, rhythmically chanting their incantation, hands rapidly moving, crushing the bitter, aromatic herbs on the stone that serves as a mortar. You place the satchel with the precious medicine around your neck, under your shirt, and slowly begin your ascent to Ixchel’s statue. Having been told never to look the priest in his eyes, you keep your gaze to the floor while climbing the narrow path to the top, so narrow that it forces you to graze the walls as you pass, dusting microscopic ghostly remains of gum and crushed shells on your skin. As you approach the top and see the silhouette of the statue, your hands reach for the small satchel pressed to your chest. Heated by your raising pulse, the herbs will release a new, hypnotic smell. Reality glitches into the next frame.

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Zoltan Tasi via Unsplash, edit by Nicoleta

The Spanish came in 1518, and Juan de Grijalva, arriving on the island on the Holy Cross Day (May 3rd) proclaimed the land as property of Doña Johanna and Don Carlos Kings of Spain. In 1519, the infamous Hernán Cortés expedition came and persuaded the chief of the Maya to peacefully submit and accept the Christian faith, proceeding to the destruction of many of the temples and religious shrines and sculptures of the island. One member of the Spanish crew had smallpox, a disease that had not existed in America until then, and in a short time, the disease wiped almost all the inhabitants: only a few hundred survived, out of the 20.000 Maya who lived at the time on the island. By the time the expedition of Cortés left Cozumel, the ancient civilization was in complete ruins and almost depleted of its population. Over the years, pirate attacks grew in frequency, making life on the island very dangerous, and pushing the remaining survivors to move to the mainland. For the following 200 years, the island was completely uninhabited, except for pirates, who used the island as a headquarters for their quests, its caves, cenotes, and remains of Maya sites providing excellent hiding places.

Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel

The Curse of Monkey Island game artwork and bottle of Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel ©Nicoleta

Flash of synesthesia synched with old gaming memories, back when Lucas Arts (videogame company founded by THE George Lucas) wove their magic unto antediluvian floppy disks.  At this point, the perfume feels like a mixture between Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis (the title is pretty self-explanatory) and Monkey Island (a point and click adventure game series where you follow the ill-fated Guybrush Threepwood as he struggles to become the most notorious pirate in the Caribbean).

Cinematic sequence: In the heart of Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel, we leave behind the smells of underground water-filled corridors, stone puzzles, and ancient aliens and are easing into the new scenario: the pirate smellscape universe. On the sun-drenched deck of the ship, with hands still burning from lowering the sails, you are eagerly preparing to dock the ship to the island. Around, ship mates are preparing the supplies for the expedition, in the chaotic dance that precedes any descent: the young buccaneer cursing while trying to unravel the tangled hemp rope coils;  the satchels filled with dry tobacco leaves, tingling everyone’s nose with their rich, almost honeyed warm aroma. The soft breeze brings wafts of milky coconut promises from the island, and the hot Mexico sun is sizzling on your adrenalized skin. Everything’s melts into the background creamy, woody, olfactive bubble of the ship.

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Photo by Fallon Michael on Unsplash

In our days, Cozumel still proves to be a magnet, drawing in visitors from all over the world, as the island is ringed by 30 coral reefs that, that together with the crystal clear transparent blue waters make it one of the most spectacular diving sites in the world.  But …there is still certain energy connected to the place. “Even today,” notes a local historian, “we still find straw figures and other offerings at Ixchel’s shrine”. There seems to still be an aura of the sacred hovering around the site, and Mexican women still make pilgrimages to Ixchel’s shrine, where, in a little box in front, flowers, coins, and incense are left as offerings to the goddess. In the dry down the fragrance floats on introspective incense, the creamy sandalwood fading into woody cedar, with a beautiful, dark, and multifaceted tonka comes into play (the tonka that Marie Duchene masters at black-belt level, see Tonkade for reference). From top to bottom, Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel is a perfume that feels like an incantation, with a rhythmic metronome-like tempo, changing sceneries from cold to hot and from green aromatics, through multifaceted tobacco and hemp-infused creamy sandalwood to meditative and ritualic incense.  Absolutely gender-fluid, it manages to conjure an immersive guided meditation into a paradisiac setting with more layers than one would expect.

Overall, Laboratorio Olfattivo  Cozumel made me feel like I’m browsing through the miscellaneous objects section of an olfactive inventory, mixing and merging the notes to solve the puzzle that will unlock the final boss fight. Aromatic healing herbs, cool and green savory basil, hemp rope, blonde tobacco, cleaning sage, and holy incense? As with any riddle, once as I figured out my answer, all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. Of course, your answer may differ from mine, and that’s the beauty of perfume – how anyone can create his own narrative to make it “dance” on your skin to the rhythm of your own drum.

*Also see my reviews of Tonkade and Vanagloria from Laboratorio Olfattivo.

Other reviews include: Nerotic, Nun and Mylo, Patchouliful  Kashnoir  Daimiris and Alembar

**Notes about Cozumel gathered from Hajovsky, The True History of Cozumel; Mayan Medicine: rituals and plant use by Mayan Ah-Men by Kaylee Doemel; Wikipedia

Notes: Top: Bergamot, Vietnamese Basil, Aromatic Notes, Heart: Clary Sage, Indian Hemp, Blonde Tobacco, Amber, Base: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Incense, Tonka bean

Nicoleta Tomsa, Senior Editor

Disclosure: Bottle kindly provided by Laboratorio Olfattivo, opinions are my own

 

Laboratorio Olfattivo by Marie Duchene 

Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel official brand photo

Thanks to the generosity of  Laboratorio Olfattivo we have a 100 ml of Cozumel bottle for one registered reader in the USA and EU. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Nicoleta’s review and where you live.  Do you have a favorite Laboratorio Olfativvo perfume. For your comment to count twice,let us know if you do, and which other you would like to try here. Draw closes 8/31/2021

 

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66 comments

  • joshuabrian says:

    Those notes sound like they’d be amazing together! Very interested in smelling this one! From Indiana. Thanks for the draw!

  • Perfumes alway will remind you of good times and not bad one. Here mix Mayan wipe out by European and lovely smells that remind you of nice place like Cozumel with note like Tobacco and Tonka bean and sandalwood great mix. I like to try Alambar that have lovely mix of note. I am in Sweden EU

  • DulciusExAsperis says:

    I’m very intrigued by the described juxtaposition of aquatics and incense, sounds like this one can really transport you. From Olfattivo I’m also interested in trying Sacreste. I’m in the USA.

  • The fragrance presentation and stories behind it really spark my interest. I live in Poland, EU. My favorite Laboratorio Olfativvo perfume is Vanagloria . I would like to try Vetyverso.

  • Nicoleta, thank you for the journey presented in your review. I’m going to have to put on more sunscreen 🙂
    You seemed to have wrapped up exactly how I feel with my never-ending exploration of finding and enjoying the world of fragrances. Whether it be learning what influenced the creator of a fragrance or as you’ve wonderfully presented in this review, creating my own adventure about a scent. Thank you.
    This is my first introduction to this fragrance house, so I do not yet have a favorite. Looking on their website, I like the notes of Vanhera. Pennsylvania, USA

  • Cozumel sounds earthy and mysterious. I loved the history about Ixchel. I haven’t tried anything from this house, but Vanhera is on my wishlist. Thanks for another fabulous draw! Mich USA

  • Enjoyed reading about the history of Cozumel, which is indeed a very beautiful island. And also reading how Nicoleta skillfully described the perfume Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel using Cozumel history and landscapes as a guide. The tobacco and incense notes in Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel and the history of temple offerings in Cozumel described by Nicoleta have me intrigued about Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel. No experience with this brand, but I’d love to try Tonkade, and Sacreste along with Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel. From USA.

  • Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel is a fragrance inspired by ancient folklore as well as the sea. The inclusion of incense reminds me Aedes de Venustas also did a fragrance inspired by sea and incorporated incense in that. Seems appropriate as incense has been a note that makes frequent appearance in ancient traditions. I am in US

  • Nicoleta! Wow! What a fantastic journey through the history of this special place! ❤️ Cozumel was a destination for childhood vacations for me, and I’m so happy to learn more about the richness & importance of this beautiful part of the world. I would Love to experience Laboratorio Olfattivo’s Cozumel, with all its incantations and “changing sceneries from cold to hot and from green aromatics.” A bit of mystery & complexity can be gorgeous. I really love Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina (and even their Salina body lotion & shower gel is lovely). I have quite a few on my list to try: Nerotic, Nun, Mylo, Decou-Vert, and all 3 Jean-Claude Ellena citrus scents. Thank you for this amazing review and opportunity! USA

  • I remember the times when I first heard about this house. Cozumel was on the lips of everyone, it was the talk of the town. However I did not have the chance to test it. I hope I will be able to try it now.
    Please count me in and thank you for the review and the draw!

  • Brad Woolslayer says:

    I loved reading about the history of Cozumel and how it inspired the note breakdown of this fragrance. A tropical tobacco sounds really nice for this time of year. I live in Maryland. I haven’t tried anything from this house, but I’ve been intrigued to try Mandarino at some point. I live in Maryland USA.

  • rachel wiener says:

    I enjoyed the history lesson a d the psychedelic journey of this review. I always love a transportive fragrance and I’d live to visit Cozumel even if only in my imagination for now. I’ve never tried any Labortorio Olfactive fragrances so can’t say I have a favorite yet. I’d live to try vangloria as well as Cozumel. Thank you. USA

  • My wife and I actually leave soon for Mexico for our 5 year anniversary. This fragrance has me dreaming of the trip to come. I imagine it’ll be our last hoorah before everything shuts down thanks to this new variant. I love the history that Nicoleta shared – brilliant! I enjoy LO’s citrus perfumes but this one sounds incredible. I love the sound of the coconut and woodiness of the fragrance. USA

  • I had the chills reading about the Spanish bringing small pox to the people. Nicoleta uses cool stuff like the curse of monkey island as well. You had me at tonka.
    My favorite Laboratorio Olfattivio is Kashnoir

  • Nicoleta’s What a wonderful review. The notes sound beautiful. I really enjoyed the story behind it. Vanhera is on my wishlist. Thank you for this Chance. USA

  • Dubaiscents says:

    What a lovely, evocative review! It really brings me right there to the island, and imaging all those Mayan women making the journey for fertility. Cozumel, the fragrance, peaks my interest thanks to the mix of green herbs and incense. Not at all what I’d expect from something named after a Caribbean destination. I’d love to try this. I haven’t smelled many from this house but, I have always enjoyed Rosamunda. I’m in the US.

  • Wow…that review was quite a journey! But what sells me is green notes (I especially love basil in fragrances) on top of incense. I don’t have a favorite Laboratoria Ofativvo…yet. There seem to be lots of interesting LO fragrances, but if I had to try one, it would probably be Nerosa. I’m in Oklahoma, USA. Thanks, as always for the draw!

  • Nicoleta described this fragrance as a “pirate smellscape”, which sounds utterly tempting already. In my head, Aqva divina by Bvlgari already occupies that position, but tobacco, coconut, woods and incense must definitely give the same vibe.
    For a double entry…I don’t know any Laboratorio olfattivo fragrances but I would love to smell the Viaggio in Italia line that the CFB team so masterfully reviewed in the past, as well as Tuberosis, since it’s my favorite flower.
    I am in the EU.

  • The way the scent has been described, which seems to be more of a comfort scent enough to calm down my sense, taking me to mangroves , all this sparks my interest. USA.
    I do have Esvedra as my favorite and i would love to try cozumel , noblige

  • What interests me the most of the note composition of the scent, the warmth and freshness of fresh tobacco , woody notes make it really sensual.
    I love salina from the house, and I am interested in trying our Cozumel .

  • i live in the US, what sparks my interest about this fragrance is the sage and cannabis notes with sandalwood in the background giving it incense touch . i never tried this house before but would love to try out their alkemi, noblige and cozumel.

  • A complete and insightful review! I liked this part the most: From top to bottom, Laboratorio Olfattivo Cozumel is a perfume that feels like an incantation, with a rhythmic metronome-like tempo, changing sceneries from cold to hot and from green aromatics, through multifaceted tobacco and hemp-infused creamy sandalwood to meditative and ritualic incense. Absolutely gender-fluid, it manages to conjure an immersive guided meditation into a paradisiac setting with more layers than one would expect.
    I think I would enjoy Cozumel after what I read here. Thanks! Europe

  • I’m totally into a movie and i can almost feel the jungle, the stones of the Mayan temple, hear the pirates sneeking on the shore ,it’s Nicoleta’s cinematic skill to put Cozumel on frames so i can imagine the story and the fragrance,thanks for the draw, from Romania with love!

  • I haven’t experienced enough LO to have a fave. My interest in this draw offering was the complex and individual description of Cozumel by the reviewer. US

  • Sandro Mateush says:

    Combination of aromatic herbs, blonde tobacco & holy incense captured my imagination. What a beautiful dance of ingredients. Sounds close to my soul.
    My favourite from the brand is Vanhera and Kashnoir. Oh wait, and also Mandarino and Vetyverso.
    Thank you! Have a great day!
    Im from EU

  • Multifaceted tonka is exactly what I looking for! The excellent review brought me to the island, and “wanderlust” quickly emerged thanks to it!

    Living in Germany, EU

  • wandering_nose says:

    I love how Nicoleta likens the olfactive development of Cozumel to the busy deck of a trading ship before leaving the port. Such a tangible depiction! The choice of notes is truly extraordinary (herbal and woody with incense to boot!), making me want to try this wonder. I have not smelled any Laboratorio Olfattivo fragrances so would not have a favorite at the moment. I would also love to try Kashnoir, Alambar and Patchouliful. Based in Ireland, EU

  • Daphnelemon says:

    ooh thank you for the fun history lesson about Cozumel and the inspiration of this perfume. herbalism is a hobby of mine so it was very interesting to learn mayan healers used to divide their plant medicines into cooling and heating properties. It’s still something that happens in these times too actually! though some herbs like basil and bergamot are considered to be both cool and warm at the same time, much like you’ve described this perfume. often because they relax the body while uplifting the mind. Or have different effects depending on the method they’re used. I think clary sage is considered cooling because it soothes inflammation. It’s also pretty relaxing to smell in aromatherapy. I’d love to try this wonderful sounding incensey herbal fragrance! (USA)

  • These notes got me. Really curious to try this scent and get a feeling of vacation (which I hadn’t this year) at Cozumel… I’m from Latvia EU

  • The note list has some really interesting and intriguing members: indian hemp, blonde tobacco, incense, amber. I am curious how well they blend together and what’s the result.
    Thank you!

  • kalexander1710 says:

    I binge watched all of Expedition Unknown this summer and so I thought the historical aspect of the article was very interesting. It added to my knowledge of the Mayan culture and helped paint a picture of what the fragrance is like. I haven’t tried any fragrances from Laboratorio Olfattivo but I’d like to try this one as well as Daimiris,

  • What sparked my interest was the yearly pilgrimage of the Mayan women. In Islam there is also a holy pilgrimage that one must take at least once in one’s life called the Hajj. Similar, but different. The scent description is very interesting too. I would love to try most of Laboratorio Olfativo’s scents. The main one that pulls me in is Vanagloria.Vanilla may be overdone, but done well it is still the best. I am in the US.

  • I love the history and vivid description in this review. I love some of the notes described and have not had the pleasure of owning anything from this house. In maryland.

  • Interesting history of Cozumel, Nicoleta! I always enjoy seeing how a place inspires a fragrance. I love Vietnamese Basil and can see how the anise spiced herb would lend itself to a fragrance. I really like Alambar by this house and want to try Nerotic. Thanks for the draw. I’m in MD, USA.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the beautiful review Nicolate.

    I fondly remember Guybrush Threepwood and the many hours I spent clicking to solve puzzles. This writeup took me to a scene, where I am walknig through the jungle on a moonlight night and come to a clearing with an ancient aztec structure. There are fires everywhere and people doing their rituals.

    I certainly would love to get a nose on this. I haven’t smelt any fragrance from this house and I would love to.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • Daphnelemon says:

    I forgot to comment earlier with my favorite Laboratorio Olfativvo perfume for that second entry. Oops! So far I’ve bought samples of Tonkade and Vanhera. They weren’t a good fit for my skin chemistry, but on a paper spray very good. I think my favorite was Tonkade. I could tell that what you said about that particular Tonka ingredient being well sourced/blended was very true! (USA)

  • sephrenia300 says:

    Very interesting review Nicoleta! What sparked my interest the most was the first-person-narrative cinematic sequences that she describes – particularly the first one, where we imagine ourselves as a Mayan woman making a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Cozumel to pray in the temples of Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Her vivid description and writing made me feel both immersed in the history and personally close to the fragrance. It made me really anxious to try Cozumel.

    I have not yet tried any Laboratorio Olfativvo perfumes, but from the notes and the descriptions, I believe my favorite would be Alkemi (or Alchemy), as it is resinous, rich, and inspired by ancient Egypt. Other than Alkemi and Cozumel, I would also really want to try Daimiris, Rosamunda, and Nun. I live in the US.

  • I loved learning about the island in the Caribbean Sea called Cozumel, I had wrongly assumed that Cozumel evoked the scent of honey (honey is mel in Portuguese and miel in Spanish). Nicoleta’s writing is wonderful, as always, and I loved the part about perfume conjuring an immersed guided meditation into a paradisiac setting.
    I haven’t tried any perfume from Laboratorio Olfactivo.
    Many thanks for the draw. I live in France.

  • I like that this one has a very unusual and interesting mix of incense and tonka in the drydown, and, that overall, is a fragrance that invites its’ wearer to a meditation paradisiac setting.

    Many thanks!
    I am in the EU

  • This sounds terrific, it was interesting to read about the history of Cozumel. The aromatic healing herbs, basil, hemp rope, blonde tobacco, cleaning sage, and holy incense sound fantastic!! Thanks for the draw, would really love to try this one! Living in the EU

  • arlena thornton says:

    This fragrances brings back my memories from a cruise i took to cozumel back in 2016. The notes and the theme on which this scent is based on, be it the sea, smell of mangroves or the amber, its very interesting. I am from USA.
    I havent tried any fragrance from this house yet but tonkade is on my list .

  • I discovered Laboratorio Olfattivo just recently. The one that impressed me the most was Tonkade. I end up buying a bottle after i finished my sample. Great dry fruits, vanilla and cardamom oriental.
    Cozumel is green , smoky aromatic. Versatile fragrance, with Mayan background story.
    Thank you Laboratorio Olfattivo, Nicoleta Tomsa
    USA

  • I always enjoy reviews incorporating the history of a region and this was no exception. A fragrance that can capture what is Cozumel sounds wonderful. This house fascinates me. NC USA

  • Cozumel sounds divine!! I would love to go. I love fragrances with a touch of incense. After reading some of the other comments I realize I have “missed the boat” on this house. I must investigate. I have never smelled anything from this line. Thanks for the chance. USA.

  • Nicoleta take on Cozumel , reminded me of making Lemon , and Basil Mint Cake and eating it alone on the beach, somewhere on the almost mythical island.
    I’m new to Laboratorio Olfattivo
    Appreciate the review, and the giveaway campaign
    USA

  • Interesting fragrance. Going through 3 stages of Cool to warm to dry green. Haven’t tried anything from this a house. Enjoyed the read, Ca

  • Great review! I love Nicoleta’s ability to paint a picture with her words. The historical aspects that are interwoven with the review are great. It sounds like this frag is also able to paint a picture of its own! Looks amazing! My favorite from LO would be Vanagloria. After Cozumel, Patchouliful is the next on my list to try from this house. Cheers from NC, USA.

  • MJ FragHead says:

    Nicoleta review was very well done mixing the two… History in a bottle!! An immersive guided meditation into a paradisiac setting with more layers than one would expect. Patchouliful, Tonkade & Alembar are my favorites from this beautiful line Laboratorio Olfativvo!! & I would love to try Nerotic!! Thanks for opportunity Cafleurebon ur page is awesome & good luck everyone!!!

  • Jmmcmenamin says:

    The history of Cozumel was my favorite part. I have many fond memories of visiting there. In Louisiana USA.
    MyLo is a favorite from this fragrance house, and I’d love to try it again someday.

  • Thank you for the history lesson, Nicoleta and for taking us with you on an imaginary trip to Cozumel!
    I am intrigued by the intertwining of fresh/aromatic and creamy/incensy.

    I live in Europe, The Netherlands.

    Kr,
    Diana

  • Learn something new everyday… love the review Nicoleta!! Creamy sandalwood & black belt tonka lol mixing & merging notes to solve the puzzle that will unlock the final boss fight. That most definitely is the beauty of parfums to each is own… very interesting, wondering how it’ll “dance” on my skin!? I’ve smelled tonkade before & loved it!! Patchouliful is on the bucket list!! USA thanks & good luck everyone!!

  • I’ve never tried anything from this perfume house. I love the combination of notes for Cozumel. It sounds so earthy yet spicy. That drydown sounds gorgeous.

    I went to their website and there are so many I’d love to try. Tonkade has some really great notes that I love. That would be on top of my list of ones to try.

    I live in the USA.

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What sparks my interest from Nicoleta’s review is the 3-D (at least to me) way she explained the fragrance, but the story that she wove was excellently immersive, as if transporting you there
    I live in Waldorf, Maryland, USA.

    I’ve never tried a Laboratorio, but I am interested in trying Rosamunda, Tonkade, Patchouliful, Nerotic, Vainglory, and Vetyverso.

  • Lately I became interested in non-floral fragrances. Cozumel seems an interesting creation, at least based on Nicoleta’s cinematic review. Thanks for the draw, I’m from Romania, EU

  • This is what I love about great perfume reviews–they aren’t just a description of the scent or a list of notes. The imagery, history, and stories (even the synesthesia) bring the wearer’s experience to life for us. Thank you again for a wonderful, albeit brief, break from this hectic hellscape of a world we’re in right now.
    I don’t have a favorite (yet) I’m thisclose to blind-buying Vanagloria which would be my first from this line. There are some impressive noses producing these fragrances. Thank you for the draw. I’m in California.

  • I’ve been wanting to try something from Laboratorio Olfattivo for a while now, but I still haven’t yet. I’ve especially been wanting to try “Vanagloria”, “Bergamotto”, and “Limone”. After having read from this review, I now want to travel to Cozumel, and I want to learn more of the history of that area. In many cases, I don’t prefer to use a fragrance which has tonka beans as an ingredient, unless it is used in a good way. It seems like I might be fond of how Marie Duchene uses it, and I’m curious to see how she uses it, and in combination with the other ingredients, in this fragrance. I live in MD., U.S.A.

  • NituNicolae says:

    I love amber based fragrance, so this i would enjoy very much if i got my hands on it. Thank you for the giveaway! I live in Romania, EU.

  • This eview is quite a journey on this island! From the perfume’s description I especially love basil on top of incense. I don’t have a favorite Laboratoria Ofativvo…yet…cause I never try anyrthing from this house…yet…hipe to have the chanse to try this Cozumel
    I’m from Romania, EU.
    Thanks, as always for the draw!

  • I enjoyed the description of the dry down with introspective incense, the creamy sandalwood fading into woody cedar, with a beautiful, dark, and multifaceted tonka comes into play. It sounds like the perfect fall fragrance! I haven’t tried any fragrance from Laboratorio Olfativvo but I’m sure Cozumel would be a favorite!

    Thank you for the draw!

    I live in Sweden, EU.

  • IvanVelikov says:

    I few months ago, when I read Ida review on Limone I thought about the saying When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
    Perfect Summer fragrance i now own , my second Laboratorio Olfattivo ,together with Tonkade.
    Cozumel is made by the different perfumer, natural smelling green opening, and creamy sandalwood and incense in the base.
    Sounds just as good as Limone . My favorite Laboratorio Olfattivo is Tonkade.
    Nicoleta thanks for the fine work
    USA , rarely Paris France

  • emorandeira says:

    This review really sparks my attraction. All the mental image of a Caribbean island is something really amazing. I like how Nicoleta relates the different phases of the perfume with the description of Cozumel and how she Tells a bit of history of the island. Sadly I have not tried any perfume of this brand yet. 🙁

    My name is Edgar and I am writing from Tenerife (also an island), Spain (EU).

    GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!

  • emorandeira says:

    To the opción of counting twice I would like to participate of course and I would like to try Daimiris 🙂

  • Claumarchini says:

    Thank you very much Nicoleta for the wonderful review! I love when editors include historical facts and information in the review, it is so interesting to get to know more about our past and Mayan culture is mysterious and extremely interesting. Cuzumel’s notes sound absolutely amazing, I love incense, tonka beans and tobacco so I would be really over the moon if I were the lucky winner! Greetings from Italy

  • Grown up fragrance is what I’m expecting from Cuzumel because of the tobacco, sandalwood, cedar and all the green elements in it.
    I’ll gladly wear it in the Fall.
    From Azteque, to Spaniards , to pirates, I also like the Cozumel story.
    I have not smelled Laboratorio Olfattivo fragrances yet .
    Nice giveaway, USA
    Regards

  • Laboratorio Olfattivo i know because of Alkemi . Nice balsamic gourmand with smokiness , and decent dose of red wine in the base.
    Cozumel is appealing to me because of its bitterness , right amount of woods,spiciness , and playful tonka accord.
    Alkemi is my favorite one
    Nicoleta Tomsa and Laboratorio Olfattivo , thank you
    Cheers with Cabernet Sauvignon
    USA

  • Tropical island, some distant beach, late Autumn, all those pictures came up in my mind right now
    Cozumel feels kind of nostalgic …
    Laboratorio Olfattivo is one of the most underrated niche houses out there . I own two bottles , Alambar and Daimiris , love both. Value for the money is great.
    I highly recommend to all getting the sample set , it’s worth it.
    I remember the Monkey Island games
    Thanks a lot
    USA only , hopefully not for long