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Ginsberg is God
by Bella Freud
Ginsberg is God presents a bold, aromatic-woody-resinous character with strong incense and green notes, evoking the atmosphere of a medieval study or an incense-laden cathedral. Its opening features a sharp, dry greenness from wormwood and tomato leaf, layered over frankincense, elemi, and smoky resinous undertones, creating an intense, almost medicinal freshness. As it develops, it settles into a soft, warm, woody-sandalwood base with a subtle leather and balsamic sweetness, giving it a restrained elegance that leans more masculine than feminine. The scent is deeply atmospheric—reminiscent of a quiet forest under the moonlight, with papery, parchment-like dryness—and is best worn by those who appreciate complex, cerebral, and literary scents rather than commercial scents with predictable evolution. It performs differently on skin and clothing, with longevity being moderate and more persistent on fabric than on skin.
Pros
- +Has a unique, layered aromatic depth with frankincense, elemi, and green notes
- +Offers a strong, unbending incense and resin quality unlike most mainstream perfumes
- +Successfully transforms from sharp, green opening to a warm, refined woody-sandalwood dry-down
Cons
- −Not universally agreeable; many find it polarizing or strange
- −Lacks brand or model consistency with a reputation to match
- −Doesn't project strongly on skin despite slightly better performance on clothing