Otto Kern
Otto Kern
96 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Champagne bubbles burst across your skin immediately, bright and almost lemony, whilst red fruits—predominantly raspberry—emerge with immediate juiciness. The pink pepper crackles underneath, creating a subtle prickling sensation that makes the opening feel alive rather than purely sweet.
As the fruity volatility fades, the florals settle into focus—jasmine provides creamy indolence, rose adds gentle florality, and violet blankets everything in soft, slightly dusty femininity. The composition becomes considerably more sophisticated here, shedding its initial party-ready exuberance for something considerably more contemplative.
The chocolate and vanilla become apparent as the cedar grounds everything into warm, powdery territory. White musk diffuses the sweetness, creating a skin scent that's barely detectable beyond six inches—intimate, soft, and curiously nostalgic, like discovering an old cashmere jumper in the back of your wardrobe.
Commitment Woman arrives as a contradictory proposition—a fragrance that announces itself with the sparkle of champagne and red berries, yet ultimately whispers rather than projects. Vincent Schaller has crafted something caught between two identities: the effervescent opening promises a fruity-floral statement, whilst the base seems determined to retreat into intimate softness.
The pink pepper provides crucial structure, adding a subtle bite that prevents the red fruits from becoming generic berry compote. This spice plays beautifully against the jasmine and rose in the heart—these florals lean gently feminine despite the unisex classification, though they avoid the heady density that can overwhelm. The violet adds a powdery, almost vintage quality, suggesting 1990s sensibilities filtered through a modern lens.
Add fragrances to your collection and unlock your personalised scent DNA, note map, and shareable identity card.
3.9/5 (389)