The Latest Perfume Reviews

It "Sounds" gorgeous, love retro-fragances! Can it be similar to Ivoire original???

Yummy it smells like a delicious Aperol Spritz, only this is better! For me this is the definition of unisex, I can imagine this on both myself and my boyfriend, I guess the skin will bring the difference here. Tried a sample, recently ordered the full bottle so I am expecting it to arrive soon

I'm in love with this fragrance. A true masterpiece of simplicity and smoothness between leather and jasmine notes. Of course, cardamom and amber notes are also noticeable, but the main play is between the high-quality refined leather feel and soft, buttery sweetness coming from the jasmine (which makes it lean toward unisex).
I never received a compliment that fast after purchasing and wearing a fragrance. This one makes me feel well put together and just good about myself. It lasts around 8-9 hours on my skin with strong projection in the first 2-3 hours. I bought a back-up bottle only a week after I purchased it, in fear of any future re-formulations.
Having said all of that, I can agree that the price is where it should be. 9/10 for me.

It smells similar to dior addict. I definitely do get the almond milk on my skin. I dont know if i like it or not but my boyfriend definitely loves it. He loves it a lot.

I want to love this so much... But I just have to accept that it's a mediocre dupe that reflects it's price. It just smells cheap. If you absolutely do not have the budget for anything else, then this is your dupe. If you actually appreciate the real DNA and mastery behind Baccarat Rouge 540, either buy the real thing or find a better blended dupe...

Like other people said, stronger better performing version of Byredo Bal D'Afrique, I also find it sightly more dense and thicker in a way. Is it overpriced? Absolutely! But I absolutely love it, I love the DNA, it performs much better than Bal D'Afrique, which I purchased second bottle off because of how much I have reapply, so all in all if you calculate how often and how much used of each, price might be even, or Hanuman might be just slightly more.
Also I am 100% always looking for more feminine fragrances and not a fan when men wear feminine leaning fragrances, just my personal opinion, but this one is really unisex, I wouldnt mind if my husband decided to wearing it too. I think its perfect balance and really work with skin chemistry. I would definitely not call it very feminine or masculine.
Is it worth selling your kidney for it? Absolutely not, no perfume is worthy your kidney, and I think Bal d'Afrique or even Al Rayhan both smell amazing as well, but if money is not an issue, give this one a try.

Don't believe the hype! Or believe it if you want. For someone who's familiar with middle eastern frags, this is too sweet, they should have left out the fruity notes out because this takes up 80% of the notes.

And besides, this needs to mascrate just like any other middle eastern frags. There's this middle eastern vibe that you can't rid off, no matter what.

And also, this will make you downvote me: the compliment getter thing is a hoax.

But hey, if this is your thing, then go for it, to each his own!

this shit pretty gas ngl, I be buying it cause it looks yummy and it low-key smells like a woody apple, might drink this stuff later tbh, did make my tummy hurt a bit def wanna wear this on a full stomach know what I'm saying, def gon wear this in the summer though low-key good tbh

I bought this fragrance when it came out in 2022 because I'd owned the original Code and I love Iris. Initially I was disappointed. I thought that Code was a bit young for me anymore and wanted something with a bit more elegance and class with that same Code flavor. I wore it maybe twice in the first two or three months, then I put it up on the shelf over the winter and forgot about it. Spring of 2023 came along and I needed to add something to my rotation and saw Code Parfum laying forgotten in the back row of fragrances. When I applied for the first time in months I was a bit taken aback. This was not the Code Parfum that I'd remembered. I wore it to work that day and had a few people compliment me on how I smell. I began to apply it at least once a week and each time people would say something about how great it smelled.
Now it's a spring and summer dumb reach for me. It's definitely wearable in the cooler months but since I have so few hot weather fragrances that I enjoy I try to avoid it when it's cold. The iris is absolutely notable and the Code DNA sits right below it. As it dries down the brightness of the Iris fades but never goes away completely. The scent of the Original Code starts to strong arm it's way to the forefront not unpleasantly. If it weren't for the lingering Iris I wouldn't bother with it but the Iris is done so well. Overall, if you don't like it at first, give it another try after it's had time to sit. It may end up surprising you.

Not bad but too floral for me. The dry down is nice patchouli reminding me of Angel. Overall pretty weak and not very long lasting.

Truly one of the worst things I've ever smelled, like I'm impressed at how awful it is. Definitely smells like it sounds.

I got a 2.5ml sample a while back. I sprayed 5 sprays on my arm, and couldn't smell anything but alcohol. I hated it, and put it away.
For pure fun, I put it on again today. 2 sprays, on the arm. Now I get a whole lot of notes, and it truly is a great fragrance. It's not a powerhouse, by any means. But it's definitely letting its presence be known if you get close.

Of the skin, i get a fresh, spicy and aromatic scent. I can smell the clay note. It literally smells like a clay vase or a lump of raw clay. Very photorealistic. It does however, not push of the skin. I'm a little disappointed that I can't really detect the hazelnut.

Score: 7.5/10.
It is Very good, but not quite great. It Needs more projection and push for the price point. But the scent is familiar yet unique. Which is a hard thing to pull of. I'll keep using it for the warmer days of summer and will edit the post if anything changes.

Blind buy safe, but too expensive for a blind buy. Sample if possible.

Uhhhhh Yuck!! I’m sorry this could not smell any more cheap if it tried. It’s like vanilla Fields with extra patchouly mixed in. This didn’t even make it into the house, went straight to the outside garbage can.

This has been taken off shelves. EDP is only available in stores.

This fragrance is what sparked my love for fragrances my 8th grade graduation I got gifted a 30ml gift set I used up half and saved half to keep that batch and bought a 100 ml and I’m still loving this fragrance everytime I wear it I have both 2021 batches and they last over 10 hours with great projection this smells like le male elixir but the mint is amplified and it has a wave of freshness this fragrance is sure overheated but it’s good again due to the wave with jpg and this stuff gives you a bunch of confidence when you wear it becuase you know you smell incredible and the compliments you get with this are CRAZY definitely top 5 designers oat and yes I’m going on my junior year and it’s still not boring 🔥

A nice recreation of the scents of an orange grove clustered around a California outdoor swimming pool, with the neroli combining with the aquatic notes and the musk to suggest even the hint of chlorine. Neroli is a love-it-or-leave-it scent, but though this fragrance is heavy with it, this accord is very amenable to people like me who sometimes find it too austere as a floral.

I really wanted to like this perfume because it claimed to have amber, which sometimes is hard to find alone in a perfume without musk (I don’t like musk, it makes me nauseous). Sadly, I smelled it yesterday at the perfume store and it smelled like nothing I imagined.

It smelled at first like vanilla, but then turned into spices. After a while, it started to smell like candles (due to the sandalwood in my opinion).I don’t really smell the jasmine and whipped cream. It really didn’t have that amber smell like the perfume claims to be (quite surprising since in the ingredient list it is not even mentioned).

It is a beautiful perfume for the people out there that like warm spicy scents like in a candle during winter if I can say that. If you’re searching for amber don’t even bother, it doesn’t have a hint of amber. For me it’s a no.
2/10 because it’s not my vibe

If you're wanting an indolic fragrance from the Olympic Orchids range, Tropic of Capricorn is the much better choice. Nothing wrong with this one though, it's just not the best on offer.

Beast mode floral fruirty fragrance with strong sillage

* Superb gourmand blend of sweet, Cognac, black coffee, vanilla, amber and musk aromas
* Easily surpasses the original which in itself is also phenomenal by swapping Khamrah's cinnamon note for coffee
* Superb performance and strength
* Stunning presentation
* Unisex
* Niche fragrance for less than designer price
* Works in hot weather thanks to the black coffee note
* Has surpassed the much hyped and loved fragrance it was cloning to become its own unique much hyped and loved phenomenon

* Leans more on the masculine side for female users
* Not suitable for older users or those who dislike sweet fragrances
* Not subtle by any means
* May remind some of candy due to the praline and maple notes

Straight up, Khamrah Qahwa (which literally means coffee in Arabic), is absolutely phenomenal. It takes the same sweet, boozy Cognac, vanilla, amber and musk formula of the original and swaps out its key note of cinnamon for a much more grounded black coffee note (pun fully intended). The result is a superb flanker, both easily recognizable if you have the original but also different enough to stand out on its own and as someone who loves the original, I would argue this is way, way better. Some of the notes may come off smelling as praline candy to the nose which may turn off some. This is most definitely a gourmand fragrance, possibly the most gourmandish one I've ever had.

Performance is insanely good, with super strong projection, longevity and sillage. The presentation for the Khamrah line is stunning, easily the best Lattafa has every done, maybe only matched by the beautiful clear dome of Eternal Oud. It was designed to be displayed which you can see below and it looks great when doing so.

This is unisex but women should note that it leans quite a bit masculine, much more so than the original. This is not subtle in the least and is intended to bowl people over, so keep that in mind. It's not suitable for older more mature users (though Old Spice lovers may appreciate it) or those who dislike sweet fragrances. This makes the entire Paco Rabanne Invictus line smell like a sugar-free lollipop by comparison.

The most amazing thing about Khamrah Qahwa and the original Khamrah is that they were supposed to be clones of Killian's Angel's Share which is a much loved and hyped (and rightfully so) niche fragrance. Instead, they have become their own phenomenon unto themselves and are equally loved and hyped if not more so.

I've no doubt the high quality per dollar ratio has much to do with it. This is a superb high value QPR product which punches, far, FAR above its price point. It's a niche level fragrance for less than designer level price. If you enjoy gourmand fragrances, this is an absolute no brainer must buy. Highly recommended.

It's not lost, Cerruti Image is the reincarnation of Casran, you don't have to risk buying vintage at high price because most of the Casrans are turned, so you have Cerruti for pocket money instead :)

I had such high hopes for this but was severely let down. It smells like a really watered down Viva La Juicy. Not only is it boring and unoriginal, you can hardly smell anything! It's too bad because I actually love the bottle, I know everyone finds it tacky though lol.

Smells like barf

I wish I could smell what other people are smelling. I get a hot, overbearing, green patchouli followed by an unbelievably rank carmalized, pickled sandalwood. Super strong and long lasting. My most hated fragrance.

This is almost the same scent as Chopard Casran, only the opening differs from the main scent. The funny thing is, before Cerruti arrived, I smelled the sprayer of Casran lol

Love this one! It has a rich touch to it - works better when you are dressed for a nice occasion or date night (unfortunately, it doesn't smell/work same on casual fits like sweatpants). Very feminine and classy.

If you like this fragrance, try Aldi Hotel Collection 03. Pomegranate. Very similar. For me I find both have a menthol note like Vics vaporub or Halls sore throat drops. Not my thing. Better appreciated from a distance as sillage, best in hot weather since the scent is chilly.

Its an incredible perfume if u know what u buy... This is skin scent doesn't projects but last 6 hours . It's perfect only for close circumstances.
I have an old 2016 bottle with almost10ml on it and projects like crazy. So for sure the new ones are worst.

Still quite a realistic, high-quality rose, but gentler, easier to wear, a bit more "round".
Compared to Rose de Mai from the same brand, this is less overpowering and artichoke-y. Less raw, if you will.
The lemon and nutmeg bring out the natural fruity/spicy hints of damascus rose. However, they don't really read as separate notes.

I feel like the great lesson of Perris Montecarlo is that, in order to make and outstanding soliflore, you have not to make a soliflore.
The brand it very good at using different notes to enhance different aspects of the main ingredient, in order to have the realest rose/jasmine/whatever of them all.

I want to meet the people saying that this reminds them Noir Extreme... I am a doctor and I have to check their nose's 🐽 for clinical purposes.

smells like sexy dirt

Une ouverture à déboucher le nez, très acide type Platinum Egoiste, assez désagréable.

Mais au fil du temps, les odeurs se dévoilent et on fait face à une fougère très propre, classe, masculine. Le sillage ne s'impose pas pour autant.
Une belle finition du parfum avec des odeurs assez distinctes et fraiches.

All the negative YouTube reviews are so far off with this one. I’ve never quaffed the OG HR, so no biases here.

Zero cannabis. This is peaty-scotch, watered down with citrus and a touch of vanilla. The green notes are truly green. This reminds me of my grandfather and trip to Ireland as a boy - Fresh, brisk, green mornings with the smell of burning turf in the air.

This is sickeningly sweet. Reminiscent of candy with woods, and a hint of diaper underneath. Imagine walking on the hottest day of the year, thirstier than you’ve ever been, and the jasmine is blooming and you catch a whiff and want to hurl. That’s this.

Ima cop this it smells good

An appetizing, almost buttery vanilla mingling with smoke creates a distinctive combination. Sweet gourmand notes are felt briefly, especially at the opening, then as they dry down, the scent focuses mainly on the smoke, which forms a noticeable base of the sillage.

Une fougère classique au départ. Lavande, bergamote avec un coté plus gourmand apporté par l'anis et la réglisse.

Puis on bascule vers un coté Bel Ami. La note de cuir est présente mais pas agressive et se mêle au coté gourmand de la chose, en restant relativement frais.

Letting this macerate a couple weeks to get rid of the strong alcohol opening, I will update once it has settled.

8/10

Oh this is like opening a can of fizzy drink, right down to a sense of the metalic. It’s gorgeous on first application then interestingly enough it’s evocative (but so much nicer) than the effect of the Acne/Malle collab. Those aldehydes are so busy I almost get a soapy steam along with the fizz.
Citrus but not simply peel or zest. It dries down pretty quick to a refreshing wear.
Daytime, summer for sure. Nobody could be offended as it does not project wildly and is clean and fresh but not cliched.
Yes it’s a 90’s vibe but also brilliantly abstract. If the price point is achievable I’d risk a blind buy if you are broad minded, love a synthetic. Very clever, very fun.

An appetizing, caramel-vanilla scent with a hint of salt. Beautiful, delicious, but short-lived.

Absolutely gorgeous fragrance - one of my TOP favorites. I have 8 bottles of it since it cannot be shipped to the USA. It's very unique.

Mmmm…i received mine today but honestly it smells soo bad. Yeah like cat piss and incense.
I will let it macerate a bit to see improvements.

Not sure whether it was because I bought tester, I do not get any smell. I have shared this with my colleagues and they said the same. I saw fellows speaking very high about it, and I would not say anything bad about this cologne. However I would recommend everyone not to buy TESTER, at least for this. It's literally waste of money.

Like drowning in a sea of freshly picked roses, a fragrant menace ready to engulf you.

The smell is incredibly realistic, down to the vaguely artichoke-y hints that mark a high-quality, natural rose.
Geranium somewhat helps subduing the more unpleasant sides of rose smell (after few hours), but he's fighting a most unequal battle. He can't win. He can simply offer you a beautiful drydown, extending the freshness of the rose and avoiding that "expired rose water" smell that some rose scents get in the drydown.

This is undoubtedly a quality perfume, but you need to appreciate the real rose smell, not the "cosmetic" idea of a rose.

Symphony is such a smooth high quality scent! Everything is rounded off, none of the “sharpness” you’d normally expect from a citrus fragrance.

I particularly love that juicy grapefruit note. I can imagine dousing myself in this during the summertime and being the best smelling person ain’t any given venue 🤣.

Very feminine bottle but the actual scent is unisex in my opinion. Either way I’ll definitely be picking up a bottle at some point.

Less earthy and more sandalwoody(creamier and sweeter), TikTak Spearmint's take on GIT. It is less natural smelling but still very good. It's a nice fragrance, more similar to Cool Water than Green Irish Tweed. For some, this might be a better choice than Creed’s GIT

As Totally White 126 lands on my skin, I immediately imagine how delicious a lilac-flavored vodka would be, perhaps blended with some St. Germain. A minute or so in, I am reminded of the more indolic, heady aroma of white lilacs as they bloom in profusion, among scores of other cultivars, at Arnold Arboretum in Boston. Then there is a wisteria accord that moves into the foreground to join the white lilacs. Wisteria is one of my favorite flowers and I've dreamed about growing them on my own grounds one day. Their smell is ethereal, reminiscent of jasmine, honeysuckle and concord grape, with mildly spicy clove undertones. Eventually here, the lilac and wisteria converge in a manner that elicits the firing of neurons in my brain that send the message: "I know this, I've smelled this before, and I love it." That sensation, that 'frisson,' is what captures me with this fragrance.

I also get the sensation of mock orange here, Philadelphus coronarius, in fine-milled soap form, and adjacent lily of the valley. The imagery I have is that of misty May mornings; wearing one's crisp and starched Sunday best; cottontails, red squirrels and chipmunks; marveling at the ephemera of spring. One thing I will say is that it saddens me that some immediately reach for functional fragrances in their brain when smelling even what is to me the most true-to-life spring florals: comparing them to baby wipes, Febreze, and the like. Scent associations are quite personal, and I wouldn't berate someone for "not smelling something correctly," as there is no truth in "correctly smelling" something. However, I do often wonder if our sense of wonder and imagination that suspends us in youth is often sapped away as time calcifies mindsets.

Maybe I should feel fortunate that I can derive the joy that I do in these perfumes, unlearning biases as best as I can and leaning into the fantasies and myths of life. Anyhow, Totally White 126 may very well be a delight for those who open themselves up to its concept.

Turns out Osmanthus and hay together smells like peach infused tea. This to me is such a tea leaf scent I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned more.

This is an aromatic dominant fragrance highlighting Mint and Ivy, woody and balsamic with light Smoky touches of myrrh predominantly providing an extremely warm,long lasting resinous background, supporting role in the base that holds together all of this olfactory depiction scenario of a sunny day on a Beach hut next to an wilderness park whereas the growth nearby are residing across the area. I wouldn't label this as a fougere nor a oriental style. This is an uniquely artistic depiction of the painted scenario I mentioned above.

It will be back for this years SAS starting in June.

I bought a bottle of this at the weekend. To me it smells very similar to ghost purity! With a powdery clean smell. I personally don't smell much vanilla tbh. But i do still really like it. It only last 2-3 hours iny skim but on clothes definitely long lasting.

I was not expecting to like it this much. Woow, fruity, Long lasting, femenine and clean. Love for me and now I need it LOL.

Nice tea opening with a tart green apple . I then get like a shampooy lily of the valley that feels fresh with the other florals and it’s gentle . This would be a great gift for anyone , maybe someone above 18 years since I see a chic but casual lady with this . Can be a signature and it’s inoffensive

Not my type..

i've never had Tom Ford Noir de Noir so can't compare, but Armaf Club de Nuit intense has got weird vibe to it. As if i can smell something rotten and sour in it. I really tried to like it and let it sit in the draw for a couple of weeks, hoping it would get better but no. Maybe it needs more time. Also poor performance i spray on skin and clothes and hair, and it doesn't hold.

Backup bottle(100ml tester,2016 batch) is up for grab. Selling in Los Angeles area.DM IF INTERESTED.
Thanks!!!

I am quite surprised that no one has mentioned how this is similar to Eternal Magnolia from Zara or Georgous Gardenia from Gucci.

I would say that this one could be a nice sister of Gucci Georgous Gardenia and Eternal Magnolia with a hint of chocolate sweetness, especially on the drydown.


I don’t know about Pink flambé as I havent tried it yet but I wouldn’t be surprised as Zara loves to make dupes of their own perfumes and rebrand them lol

However, it smells really good for spring/summer time 🌸

I appreciate the uniqueness and originality of this fragrance, but to me personally, this combination of pistachio, olive tree and citruses reminds me of a seasoning I often use in summer in my salads, pasta and fish dishes (olive oil, lemon juice and grounded pistachios). As delicious as it is, I don' t want to smell like a salad..... Of course, not everybody will make this association, and I see that this perfume can be very nice and refreshing in summer and definitely quite unique.

I get the comparisons to Aventus and its clones. But this is more a cousin of Aventus, not a twin. The opening is most reminiscent of Aventus with that bright familiar pop. But during the dry down, this is a more green-tinged fragrance than the original and the close clones and I don't get any of that smoky birch tar. That being said, I have a decant of Aventus and a full bottle of CDNIM Parfum, and this scratches the same itch so probably won't get a full bottle. Really nice composition though.

Huge bergamot opening, and very subtle iris and leather. Barely there if you ask me and goes in a moment. I remember this having a lot more oomph...Feels like a good resinous citrus for the most part, which is great, but for something called iris prima, I was expecting a lot more iris and leather. Nice prominent pink pepper and benzoin though.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar is one of Kayali's BEST fragrances. Follow me as I take you on a journey from the first spray to the dry down. First, as soon as I sprayed it I immediately smelled candied pear, bubblegum and marshmallow. Now, in the spirit of transparency, I must admit that it smells EXACTLY like Jean Paul Gautier's LaBelle, but less harsh and polarizing. Is it a dupe? Quite possibly, but truthfully, VCRS smells like a combination of LaBelle, Flowerbomb and Moschino's Bubble Gum. The drydown is sexy, unique and long lasting and I fully intend on purchasing the 50ml as soon as its available again! Mona girrrrl, you have another hit!

A very lovely fresh scent but just like a reviewer below mentioned, it doesn’t last long projection wise. It’s very intimate but does last long on skin and clothes. Would be great for someone who likes fresh and clean skin scents or someone who works in healthcare I would think as it just smells clean and put together without being intrusive.

Glad I was able to snag a bottle for a good price before it got discontinued. This is really a classy Spring/Summer gentlemanly scent! A little more mature, so I'm not sure the younger crowd will appreciate this. I've been very impressed and happy with everything I've gotten my nose on from Cartier and this is no exception. Well done (as usual) Cartier!

This isn't a candy-sweet fragrance in my opinion, the comparison to JPG La Belle is very accurate, as someone who recently reviewed that one, the similarity upon initial spray is unbelievable.

When I over-sprayed this I got the bubblegum note, with the rum running through in the background as it transformed (Quite Quickly) to a juicy pear. As it dries down it becomes a little less like La Belle which stays predominantly (at least on me) pear, and in comes the patchouli with the Jasmine... quite floral, still with the undercurrent of Rum. Im wondering if the Rum is what people are comparing to nail varnish remover? it is very strong in a similar way to Yum Pistachio in the beginning.

The dry down after 10 or so minutes leaves a soft vanilla... a hint of florals but very close to the skin, the rum has disappeared by this stage for the most part and whats left is a sugary vanilla scent. The sillage on this isn't great, it definitely needs over spraying and I suspect I'll get through this (50ml) bottle quite quickly!

I am enjoying this fragrance, and look forward to layering it with Sparkling Lychee.... and perhaps even Yum pistachio. I don't think this is what it was advertised as, I was expecting a Moschino Toy 2 Bubblegum type fragrance with the ever-present patchouli which thankfully I don't mind, but I know alot of people hate, and instead, I got a La Belle-A-Like.

Would highly recommend trying this in store before buying, or buying a small decant.

IT SMELLS GOOD, ITS PERFORMANCE IS GOOD BUT IT IS USED A LOT

Buy it and the other elixirs for the price of the 3 you would get one elixir from other designers.worth every penny., and most of the comparisons up top are BS ,so no surprise there.

THE BARBER SHOP SMELLS, THE PERFORMANCE IS IN THE PLACES

this smells amazing and fresh. this smells like a picnic in the middle of spring. i love the strawberry note so much . i cannot smell freesia as much but all of the notes make sense.

INCIRLI IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL PERFUME SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES AND IT PERFORMS VERY GOOD

I DID NOT PUT LEATHER AND ALMOND TOGETHER, THE PERFORMANCE IS GOOD

i knew i would like this and i do, but i randomly layered it with midnight fantasy and for the first time i'm considering a "signature scent" they smell like they were made for eachother im OBSESSED. smells good on its own too though

A lush classy osmanthus paired with rose and old-school resins and spices, released in 2014, because why not? There's always the need for a neo vintage. I gifted one to my mother a couple of years ago and every time I visit her, it's macerated a bit, getting more and more "classical" every time. Then I realize - accords like this are supposed to get better with time because why not? Fashion used to be slower.

IT SMELLS FEMININE AND SOUR, IT'S DISGUSTING, IT'S NOT WORTH THE MONEY, BUT IT PERFORMS VERY GOOD

IT IS A MOST USED FRAGRANCE. I DO NOT LIKE THIS PERFUME BECAUSE I DO NOT LIKE THE SANDALWOOD NOTE. IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY.PERMANENCE AND SILAGE ARE GOOD

I can understand the comparison to Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'Eau, however (and it looks like I'm in the minority with this opinion...) I think the Diptyque is so much better. Aphelie opens with a blast of rose, cassis buds, and oakmoss--it's the oakmoss that bothers me so much. IMO, the oakmoss also gives it a bit of a vintage/dated vibe (not a bad thing). The opening is dry, bitter, and green; I'm not a fan at all a fan of the opening. It does become quite nice after about the first 20-30 minutes as the oakmoss dissipates, and the rose and tart berries take center stage...it also feels like there is pink pepper in here. The performance on this is outstanding- nice projection and lasts all day.

i dont have it anymore but when i had it, it was a wonderful fresh coconut scent but it doesnt last long so i used it as an room scent

Just sampled this and first few minutes reminded me of something I tried and didn't like recently, but I can't remember what it is, and it's not Rehab..only later it starts to smell like Rehab.

I bought a 100ml bottle and it's gone after 1 year.This was my signature scent for a long time and what can I say,this mf is the most versatile affordable fragrance for teens,it's mix of fresh citrus and floral scent and after some time it turns into a sweet vanilla scent ,if I have to describe this is literally sex in a bottle. The most predominant note after you spray will be a slight rose mixed with orange.I recommend this 100%,it's a safe blind buy,maybe some people don't like it at first,but please just give it some time,you will see,a perfume won't perform it's best at first (depends on the batch)and will need to let it macerate,but after some time you will enjoy and love it You just have to use it normally and after at least 1 month you will see that it will be a beast,this is not only for this,it's for almost every fragrance.For me it's very good for the price it has and will be one of the perfumes that I will recommend almost everytime , especially for someone that just started collecting fragrances.The batch that I had was a beast and didn't really need time for maceration.
Scent:10/10
Versatility:9/10
Longevity:9/10 (this really depends of your skin and pH)
Sillage:8/10
Price:8.5/10
Overall:8.9/10
If you stink Versace Eros Flame will be your cheap strong safe saviour that will bring you bitches.

Vanilla dry powdery ashes with leathery suede

It is cheap,I would pay,at least 3 times the price, and some other companies who make 'elixirs' would charge 5 times the price,, it's the best Zara I've purchased and I've purchased a lot, for the price just buy it.

A FRESH BUT MATURE FRAGRANCE SILAGE IS VERY POOR PERMANENCE ON THE SKIN MAX 4 HOURS IF I WAS OLD I WOULD BUY THIS PERFUME IF IT WAS 20$

To me it doesn't smell nothing like BR540. Sweet vanilla whipped cream/marshmallow. Quite generic and synthetic. Reminded me of Sol de janero or one of "So...?" body mists. Maybe i need to give it time to macerate. Also doesn't perform well, but once again maybe need to wait for couple of weeks for it to get better. I don't think i would recommend

So, I got this perfume when it came out on Skylar's monthly subscription, then they released as part of their line . It has beautiful layers of aquatic/clean top notes, then settles down to a beautiful sugary, fluffy, and amber scent. The base is the most gorgeous cotton candy fragrance I own, and I won't be looking for another. This fragrance is different from any other, and I will repurchase!

The new 2024 version is a noticable improvement. Fresher and brighter, less mossy

I've had it for about 5 days and not that impressed to be honest, maybe it needs mascerating, so I've sprayed like 10 regular sprays and 10 upside down sprays, now its stored in a cabinet with the cap on. The longevity is not there at all, it barely projecting even when newly sprayed on. The smell is also not that close to Sedley, which I smelled in a fragrance store and fell in love with, so I thought let me try out Maahir Legacy, everyone been hyping it up. I would give it a 6/10 right now. I would probably bump it up to a solid 8/10 if – and it’s a very big if – the performance improves drastically.

This stuff is fantastic. Going into it, before testing this and the Intense version several times, I read and or watched (as I often do, it can be fun to research) as much as I could to see what others subjective opinions were. What I gleaned was that some people erringly (and somewhat unfairly) place this in the 'aventus-sphere', which is a lazy oversimplification of the genre. I have an extreme dislike for aventus. I've sampled it. It disagrees with me. Pineapple to birch? So you go from teenager on first spray to old man in drydown. Whatever. I did try CDNIM, which was an absolute waste of $25. So with that out of the way, my other finding of Cedrat Boise is that many want to make this out to be fresher than I believe it was concocted to be. This stuff is great! Like the fruit it is derived from, there is little juiciness, but rather a dry, more bitter-leaning and sharper citrus note. It is a 'dirty' citrus, with woodiness. That is it. Nothing more, nothing less. The Intense version is dirty citrus, with woods and a touch of light animalic funk. I like that one too, but prefer the versatility of this OG much more. This in no way resembles aventus at all (thankfully). In the air, it is devastatingly good. So good, in fact, that long after I went nose blind to it (no doubt from the synthetics) I was getting positive reactions from random folks as I went about my day. (I try not to use the 'C' word if I can). Ordered a full bottle after using up my 5ml. I assume I'll get the magnetic cap, so I will update LSP down the road. Every fragrance will have its detractors. It is a subjective niche. But you wouldn't be reading my crummy review if you weren't at least slightly interested in the fragrance. Sample it, give it a few wears before making a judgement. Just don't write it off because of aventus comparisons, as you might like this even if you don't like aventus. Just my opinion.

Este perfume assim que borrifa na pele é extremamente desagradável, pelo menos pra mim. Fiz o teste várias vezes para vê se eu ia gostar do perfume. Para minha surpresa, depois de alguns minutos o perfume fica espetacular. Muito cheiroso. Outra coisa, não existe nota de OUD neste perfume, tem muito cheiro de cedro o tempo todo. Quem não gostar desta nota, não aconselho a comprar no BLIND.

I understand the hype about this fragrance. It smells really, really good, and the bottle is of good quality too. Plus, I like the bottle design too; it's one of the best "clone" bottle.
I had to pay ~$40 for 100 ml; I had no cheaper option. If I am not viewing it as a "clone" fragrance, then that is a very good price for what you get. Even as a clone, it's a good price, although I would be happier with around $25-30.

This smells NOTHING like the original. I had this for years in the early 90s. It’s decent but far removed from original.

Looks like a sex toy

This fragrance is very masculine, elegant, classy and casual at the same time. Fits almost any occasion, any season, extremely office safe. Safe blind buy in my opinion.

@Domnul_Paris i would not stress to much about it if you want it because of Fahrenheit comparison. I had this one and i really hated how it smells, and i like Fahrenheit. Don't mind the other person beneth, very few people would want to smell like this, believe me.
I find it to be obnoxious, cloying (no matter what weather), sudden headaches inducing. I also find it to not be near Fahrenheit, while Fahrenheit has a barbershop feel to it, this one does not, is not fresh ider and has a smoky dark feel to it, while i like smokey, i do not like this smoke here. For me was one of the worse fragrances i blind bought.
Original? Yes pleasent, not really. Nobody around me liked it, almost nobody besides one person wanted it, not even for free. The guy i gave it to is not passionate about Fragrances and he also did not really like it, he just did not found it that bad as i did and, hack, was free. Maybe there are some fragrance snobs that like it, but that's about it. For all others there are better fragrances to spend their money on.

Only for those rich guys who must wear Oud in summer.
Great formal fresh scent, there is more ingredients in it than what listed here.
10/10

Tried just once on myself from a tester today, and it is really lovely, toned down vetiver, that is not used with a heavy hand in a nose hair-searing off amount, unlike the screechy Hermes' Eau Intense Vetiver or, God forbid, the Lalique's Encre Noire, which are both too vetivery for me, to the point of being unbearable to wear. Narciso's concoction is nothing like these, and I have no notes or criticism, really. It's just a lovely blended unique unisex fragrance, I would say, that is a fresh, fougere-ish blend with the right amount of balsamic sweetness, that I will definitely come back to to explore more...

What people are saying is incense/pepper is coming across as ambroxan/cetalox to me. It stays the whole time. Underneath is some iris and something smooth and sweet. I get no powder. This smells nothing like baby powder or talc. I like musk scents so I really like this but I think it’s over priced for what it is.

Got a sample and it’s very heavy on the orange blossom, too much for my taste. It’s very sweet and I like sweet fragrances but this is too much for me and nothing particularly special. It’s just okay. I mostly get A LOT of orange blossom and almond. Would have been better for me if it had more depth. Wears pretty linear and has good projection and longevity.

If you’re lookin for this in the US, you can find it at FRMODA - they ship to the US for $24 or just wait a bit and I’m sure Beverly Hills Perfumery and or D’or perfumes will get it at some point.

Indeed, this smells like a sorceress. It's mystical, warm, musty and dark. The opening smells like a sweet wine, with a hint of vanilla shining through. This slowly settles into an intoxicating warm, balsamic and ambery scent. Acrasia is an experience that I can't get enough of.

A beautiful sweet and buttery iris with heavy amounts of sandalwood. This is very long lasting too. I feel that the dry down is similar to gris charnel extrait, but not as masculine.

I really like this one... but...
I was looking for another fresh citrus-forward scent, as a change from Neroli Portofino, which I've worn for years. While this does have a hint of citrus, it's definitely more like pencil shavings (from the cedar) with notes of gardenia and bergamot in the background. It's staying in my collection, but won't be the one I'm bringing to travel around Italy this summer. While not a heavy scent, per se, it's far too much for the heat and humidity.

Such an easily enjoyable scent. If you love smelling like sugary sweet vanilla with a hint of waffle syrup and tonka bean, this is perfection. Long lasting, an easy reach for any occasion or season. I always am told I smell amazing when I wear this.

Reminds me of Poets of Berlin..by Vilhelm Parfumerie
But that one has a little blueberry added in.
I like this it’s a light refreshing green vanilla.
Nice!

Much like the name suggests, this smells like death and destruction. Absolutely repulsive and unwearable, but so special and beautifully crafted.

Surprisingly very linear fragrance coming from the Orto Parisi line, however this doesnt make it bad or boring. The best I can describe it is literally salty seaweed with LOTS of musk at the deep dry down. Overall it is very reliable reach for the warmer weather and performance and silage shouldnt even be questioned, considering it is a Gualtieri fragrance.
Solid 8/10

Headache in a bottle

I love this fragrance,at first it's somehow spicy fresh,after it's the sexiest caramel toffee pudding scent you can smell.For me at first I was confused because i didn't really smelled it after a few hours,maybe because I got nose blind.Now it's a perfect date/winter/evening fragrance that last's a really long time.I got a 50 ml because it was discounted and after 1 month I am almost at half.I really enjoy this fragrance I will definitely buy it again for it's smell and performance, especially that my clothes still smell after 3 days if I put them in the closet.After I bought this fragrance my room turned into a toffee magical domain.I can't imagine how people can't like this fragrance,maybe for someone it's to sweet but for me it's a well balanced tofee cake scent that has a little spice .
Scent:10/10
Longevity:9/10
Sillage:8/10,it's long lasting but after like 4-5 hours it's within your arm length ,at least that's what I experienced
Price:7/10
Overall:8.5/10.
Tip:this fragrance is a beast after you let it macerate for at least 1 month,if you don't like it at first ,please just give it some time and I will guarantee this will be bomb of smell and performance compared to the first week ( this depends on the batch too)

The bottle is so beautiful the scent itself is awful.
It smells like someone tried to cover up something gross with nice notes.

This is coconut and musk from opening to dry down
A little hint of citrus in the opening but fades away after 10mins, than its full on coconut and musky - giving a suntan lotion vibe. Absolutely unisex and even feminine leaning if you ask me. Altogether a nice, sunmertime, beachy scent.

I’m happy they’ve finally got this on fragrantica. The pink counterpart will likely have more attention that this red one because of the pink one’s resemblance to delina de la rosee.

To me, it's giving Bal d'Afrique vibes. Maybe the simple little sister. It's nice, but nothing special. It's a nice scent, but not a signiature one.

I was so dissapointed when I tried out this one. The opening was okay but the more it stayed on my skin the worse it became. It's not my taste.
It smells like old baby powder and I always pictured an old lady wearing it. It causes me headaches as well.

Vanilla with vetiver and patchouli. I love the resulting "Dirty Vanilla" accord - a dirt and greens vanilla with a hint of herbal spiciness. What you spray is what you get for the entire wear, and it remains pretty consistent across wearings.
If I was a signature scent type of gal, I could easily see this being a signature.
Predictable, easy to wear, I don't have to think about it too hard, and it doesn't overstay its welcome.

There are perfumes that try to replicate a certain scent. They might smell like oranges and lemons, like coffee and sweet tartlets, they might smell like a bouquet of flowers or like rain on the pavement. Then there are perfumes that try to recreate certain images and ideas - the Replica line comes to mind here, for instance. And then there are perfumes that are so inherently 'perfumy', they are hard to describe in any other way than just "this is a perfume". Beige definitely is in that latter category. It is very much a perfume first and foremost.

Individually, Beige is floral and slightly sweet. It's makeupy and creamy. It's powdery and a bit soapy. The yellow and white florals get accentuated by the sweet honey note that tones them down and makes them very elegant - and I say that as someone who frequently struggles with florals. It's elegant in all the best ways. And it remains that way for quite a long time.

While Beige doesn't really develop in major ways, the honey and florals do play with each other nicely and on my skin. Sometimes the honey was more present, sometimes the florals made their way in front. But all the time, the elegant, creamy baseline remained on me. It felt sophisticated all throughout.

Spraying it on my partner, however, was less pleasant. On her skin, the honey was far more dominant throughout and that made the perfume much less elegant and sophisticated. While the honey didn't quite go as far as, for instance, Guerlains Tobacco Honey goes, it was still a very dominant note in the whole experience and took away from the elegance that the perfume otherwise had, which was disappointing to notice.

Overall though, assuming the honey keeps itself in check a little more, Beige is a perfume that I would love to smell on someone in more upscale social situations. It's not necessarily for me - I don't think floral perfumes suit me very well - but I can absolutely see myself enjoying the smell tremendously on someone else. It leans femme, but I can see men rocking it just as well. Ironically, I immediately associate it with a bright suit. Probably because of the name, to be fair.

It lasted for around 6 hours on my skin and was enjoyable throughout. Clean, elegant, enjoyable, floral, slightly sweet, sophisticated, creamy, makeupy. I like it far more than I ever liked any "perfumy"-perfume before. Strong recommendation, even if I definitely recommend sampling it, due to my experience with my partner's skin.

Contrary to what you'll read in some places, this doesn't have Afternoon Swim DNA in it whatsoever. It does, however, closely resemble Tygar and Vibrato. Probably a hair closer to Vibrato.

I totally get cherry, the lactonic notes and of course powder but the most refined luxury powder. It’s very easy to wear, lasts all day, and with over 200 bottles this is my first huge compliment getter. The cherry does fade and it dries sweet and powdery.

I love this brand. I could wear coffee addict fall/winter and this the rest of the time. I won’t of course because, like you, I am a compulsive perfume addict, but for this quality and price you’ll be hard pressed to find better. The last 4 releases are fire!🔥

When I first smelt this fragrance it was amazing and instantly one of my favourites, HOWEVER, I would NOT blind buy this because after buying a decant, it smelt like straight sickly sweet playdough on my skin.

cocktailed fragrance!

Designer/mixed !

last 8 hours - gives kenzo edp vibe ..

projection 2 hours

7/10

This beautiful fragrance is a summer wedding in a bottle! It's bright, optimistic and cheerful! I feel "lifted" when I wear this and it instantly evokes memories of good times with good people! Suitable for women of all ages!

Really unique freshy. The combination between citrus, petit grain and iris gives it an aura that does not ressemble to any other one. It lasts more in very hot days. This is the only powdery fragrance I love, I'm from those who dont like the make up scent aspect of iris, but here, iris gives it its uniqueness whithout being an excessive note.

Very complex "freshie". The orange blossom it's very prominent for me initially then on my skin it becomes very musky and woody. My husband described it as fancy.. whatever that means 🤔

I have a rollerball and mini set. It smells very much like Britney Spears Curious but opens with sour notes of rubbing alcohol/cleaning product and orange Tang. Curious smells way better, lasts longer and is cheaper. I would not purchase a full size of this.

The perfect blind buy so far. I will buy an extra bottle just in case it discontinues. I find it so original and softly fresh. It makes me feel like I'm soaking my feet in the pool on a very hot summer day. One of the best summer fragrances in my opinion. Crispy green with fresh water.

I'll but this again for sure, identical to D&G K, i have both, but this is louder , it's better just by being louder as D&G sillage is sub average, , beautiful fruity aromatic, yet fresh too, aromatic like sauvage, fresh like invictus and fruity like lattafa sublime , blind buy safe!

It’s something between Xerjoff Renaissance and Guerlain Homme..or Homme l’eau more like..a bit like a modern eau Sauvage too.Fantastic opening,for this price point you can’t get a more photorealistic citrus mix and great dry down too actually but very weak.. if you can find it for cheap it’s worth it as you can just spray more and more often,otherwise go with Xerjoff Renaissance if you have the money or with Guerlain Homme EDP if you want something more bitter elegant and mature. I get more lime than orange and also some mint..maybe geranium and I get no basil whatsoever..Anyway it super clean and natural smelling and just perfect to spray on after a shower in the summer heat..should be talked about more.

I received the '68 travel pack as a birthday present last year after I suggested to one of my mates that it was a nice scent. I now keep the mini spray in my bag at all times and I love it.
It's such a cute girly scent and gives such a sweet beachy vibe ! Definitely my favourite Sol De Janeiro scent and so so perfect for the summer vibes. For me, it last quite long considering its a mist.
Unfortunately, the prices for this spray, and the others that Sol De Janeiro sells, have gone up due to popularity so it is kind of becoming a bit pricey for a body mist, especially for a small amount. On the bright side, the mini travel sized one I received on my birthday, October last year, has last me a pretty good time given I use it around twice a week after my sport lessons.
Not sure if i will re-purchase after it runs out yet?

Hermessence Cedre Sambac
(Store test, skin test - test start 18.00 hrs.)

I really like Cedre Smbac, high-class and etherial.
Maybe most minimal and blanc as I have ever tried.
(Yes this surpass, Jasmin from Guerlain and Lancome) I am on verge of Jasmin era. Anything Jasmin with catch my attention.

First 30 mins, is the most beautiful part of scent realistic composition of jasmine. Seriously, encapsulated all elegant of Jasmin slight indolic, slight wet, slight green hue. It is most true as Jasmin can be.. but

When it hit 2nd stage all the beautiful from Jasmin crush and turn into equal part of cedre and Jasmin.
The cedre in this, might not be true interpretation of cedre in nature, it is not raw, almost no balsumic. It smells almost like processed industrial wood but for audience of Hermessense. I think this remains most true to audiance.

After that it was a stage show, between Cedre and Jasmine. Clean powdery - almost soapy. It is somewhat keep me entertain, I happy catch a whip of fine cedre and beautiful jasmine from time to time. It keep show interchangeably in a good way.

It is 2 hours post wear and it is still fairy strong of my skin. I would agree that this carried on Hermesense’s DNA the etherealness stay there, blanc & light still there. Ms. Nagel truly proof that she is right candidate for Hermes’ perfumery.

But I can notice the difference between scent from Mr.JCE & Ms. Nagel distinguishably. Being Ms. Nagel shows the blend vividly like 4k HDTV you could smell and easy to determine the material component presented in the scent while Mr.JCE blends more like dreamy artwork from oil paint, merge in overall appearance but hi-res in inside details and the deepest scent of JCE’s work I can almost sniff skin’s scent. Like a scent dancing on the skin instead being part of, and that’s characteristic of JCE’s work that hard to replica.

Jasmin Sambac is good, truly good.
But the 2nd part of its life just didn’t wow me.
It is ok to own sure and it hard to find something similar.. but.. I find the story telling.. is a bit difference. I can’t ensure yet.

Olfactive crash into powdery woody with white floral nuance, 3.30 hrs. Post wear, cut off from list.

8/10

Delicious chocolate and oud combo, 10/10

Right away, I thought 'Daisy'! Absolutely a dupe of Marc Jacob's Daisy.

I have owned this for awhile now and tried wearing it many times in different weather as well as applying it both with a lighter and heavier touch and I just can’t get past the persistent green note in it.

I’m surprised no one is mentioning that green vines or thorns or stems I’m getting. It’s not a realistic green that enhances the overall composition though and it leans cat pee-ish to my nose.

The pepper note just makes it smell like fruit scented spicy cat pee. It’s also giving a slight mentholated effect muddled in there. I just am never going to enjoy this one unfortunately.

I am selling this for anyone interested. I’ve got a bottle about 80 percent full for anyone interested in sale or swap, message me here.

Smells like cloud or BR rouge but with less sillage and longevity than either. I think this brand is way overhyped IMO.

i liked this very good but the women were running away. I think they are trying to fllirt

I unexpectedly get an insane amount of compliments on this. I’ve gotten compliment at the register of a grocery store, burger place, on the street, at work… at work there were like 6 people talking "omg someone smells really good in here is that you???". Literally EVERY TIME I wear this I get a compliment.

I suppose it really works well wit my skin chemistry. It’s in my top five most complimented fragrances for sure.

I already wrote a review on the scent below previously, but just to reiterate. I get a creamy orange blossom cozy musky smell

Just get Afnan 9pm. It's better imo.

From the very first spray it smells just like caramel popcorn which i love so much. Its honestly very easy to describe the scent, literally caramel/caramel popcorn, so if you are not into very sweet caramel like scents then i dont reccomend. I dont really like vanilla scents, i ussually go for very sweet girly like scents, but for some reason this smells so yummy to me, i would like to eat it lol. Its my fav scent out of all SDJ

@ Flex Luther: you're getting this fragrance confused with the L'Homme Ideal EDP which has the Cherry note. This Extreme version doesn't have it. It's got plums.

This is quite pleasant. If you give the lavender time to calm down (and basically fade away), the fig then arrives, uncompromised. And it's sweet, round, and lightly green. Other than Clary Fig, it's the only fig fragrance I've enjoyed (Philosykos is too sickly creamy for me and Debaser makes me pretty queasy too).

Blind bought. Wanted a masculine sensual fragrance for boss bitch day wear....

I must be onosmic all I smell is a radox mountain fresh shower gel.

Pity.

love love love this body mist.
I first tried it out when one of my mates sprayed it. It smelt absolutely gorgeous so of course I asked for some as well and of course she said yes. I sprayed some on and immediately fell in love. I was surprised because I never thought of coconut as a scent that I like - not that I've had bad experiences before, just because I've never thought to try it.
My favourite VS scent has always been bare vanilla but I think this one takes to win for sure.
I'm now on the hunt to find a perfume dupe for it and/or the actual body mist itself !!

At first it smells like stale coffee beans, then it smells like VB beer mixed with red wine. I waited for the dry down and it still smells like beer mixed with wine. Smells unisex. Wasn't for me. If I pretended to like someone but secretly hated them, this is the fragrance I would buy them. It's a unique smell in an airfreshener type of way. Unfortunately I wouldn't want to smell like this or smell it on others. Definitely strong and stays on if you try to wash it off.

I wonder if Nathalie Lorson constructed this as an extension of Encre Noire since she wasn't used to make that new EN Indigo flanker.
That would be incredibly awesome!

I think it smells pretty nice, tho its a pretty simple weak scent. I honestly thought it would be sweeter but its more fresh scent than sweet. Obviously it is sweet but not too sweet. Its a nice feminine floral and fruity mist. Wouldnt say its the best one, but its not bad

This is a no no! I don’t understand the hype??? It smells like old lady bathroom cleaner. The rose is old and musty.

It’s been a long winter waiting for warmer weather. This one shines during summertime.

AMOUAGE Bracken
Karine Vinchon Spehner and Dorothée Piot 2016
I don’t know any other brand which manages to capture so many different kind of scenes from my childhood than Amouage - this time with wild berries, Fern and leather together with Chamomile, Narcissus and Lily. It’s like a walking in the forest full of ferns and carrying a basket full of freshly picked berries. It has been raining. I move the ferns in front of me with my other hand while walking, causing the drops to fly on my face. The sun comes out from behind the clouds, the forest opens up into a meadow as the scent of herbal yet not dry Chamomile wafts up to your nose.

Fern means Fougère which is an entire category of fragrances. This is not Fougère scent though. Most ferns has very delicate yet distinctive scent. It’s like clean and bitter green aroma, very unique one and very beautiful imo. I do remember as well the scent which may mostly be noticeable when you rub very dry leaves in your hands and it smells just like fresh mown hay. This is not the latter one. Wild berries are not light, bright, sweet and girly ones, they are mellow, deep, very Amouage - not cloying nor synthetic. The whole blend is unforgettable, absolutely stunning and amazingly realistic with an aromatic feel.

This unusual scent is unisex and it can perform very differently. On my skin the scent is like described. On my husband’s skin the leather is more noticeable with added woody twist from base. The green note is bold and it may be too much for some.

I don't even know how long I've had this for (years, for sure), but I've just now fallen completely in love with it. I have a HUGE collection and much to choose from, but this is one of those scents that are simple and beautiful for everyday, but I'm still excited to wear every time. This is clean and sweet and airy. Pear candy with a fresh, but sweet vanilla. Very similar to Ari, but better imo, as this does not have the screechy synthetic aspect of Ari. This layered with B&BW Pink Chiffon is tooooo good.

I feel like this is a scent which i have smelled many times before, its pretty simple floral mist, not too sweet. I can smell a bit of vanilla but its deffinetly not the main scent. From all the 5 scents i think this one lasts pretty long. To me it wasnt the best one from all 5 scents, but it smells pretty nice

This is such an underrated fragrance! It’s a quite sharp floral at first but than it gets super cozy and the honey is delightful. I even had a customer at work complimented me on it earlier today. This is for sure my summer scent 2024!

Gosh this is pure headache for me.
The first spray is quite fresh the bergamot is strong and you would think the scent would be okay, but after a few minutes completely disappears and turns into a nauseating screechy sweet coconut cashmere scent.

Definitely not a refreshing citrus and not for summer. It is a heavy coconut whipped cream in itself.

It’s smells of a wet dog after a swim in the sea ,cigarette ashes and a vintage bar of soap.

A spicy, woody, natural, refreshing, calm, sensual, casual, mature, well blended fragrance that can up lift your spirit & others around you. This fragrance is a crowd pleaser, an attention grabber, & a panty dropper. Even if you don't receive any compliments. Trust me when I say this "Women will stand more closer to you & look in your direction more. This smell amazing on damped rainy days.

The longevity is okay. I usually layer my cologne with essential oils that are inspired by the fragrance itself to get the performance that I truly desire without having to keep overspraying.

Even though this is unisex. I find this to be leaning more on the masculine side. I honesty wouldn't perfer a woman to smell like this. This definitely have that gentleman aura touch to it. This doesn't smell macho- manish either.

I would only reach for this.

1)Spring/Summer.
2)Daytime.
3)Outdoor activities.
4)Hanging with the fellas.
5)Happy Hour.
6)Dressing casual.
7)Job/Office.
8)Hanging with women over 35.

I wouldn't necessarily reach for this.

1)Going clubbing/Partying atmosphere.
2)Attending a formal event.
3)Fall/Winter.
4)Dressing down or sophisticated.
5)Hanging with women younger than 35 years old.

This smells nothing like vanilla it has an after taste of cheap perfumery. Similar aftersmell to Ultramale
on my skin. So much pepper it feels like im smelling caramel sugar with an entire bottle of pepper mixed in.

Not my cup of tea.

I gave this a smell recently in my local Boots, not sure what I was expecting but lemony cleaning products weren't it! I kept waiting for a nice dry down but the lemon bathroom cleaner seemed to subside into.. well the smell of an ice lolly stick... you know, the little wooden ones.

Each to their own, I know there are people out there who will love this, unfortunately, I'm not one of them, it just didn't vibe with my skin I guess!

The bottle is really nice though!

unfortunately one of SA's rare misses. but i find it funny that there's an air freshener version of this. for people who haven't smelled, it's like gathering sewage water and spraying it like febreze lol

Super simple perfume. It feels like one note. Super sweet. slightly juicy. Smells like what women think a man-fruit would smell like. Smells like a sweet womans perfume.

Not mindblowing. Kinda soft, but enjoyable.

I dont understand all the hate on this fragrance, IT SMELLS GOOD! This is one of those fragrances that i love spraying just to smell, i dont get sick of it! plus my wife likes it

This was released before Aventus absolu, yet they smell the same lol.
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Yes it is ethereal, yes it is feminine, soft and delicate, but the longevity and sillage is really poor for this price range. I love the scent, so I'm overspraying it to its bones!

Best angel share clone. Awesome performance.
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I was fascinated with Black Phantom a couple of months ago, and I saw this in the 'remind me' section and thought of testing it and I'm glad I did...

Orchid Leather is a reminder and it's close, especially in the dry-down brighter with a fresher opening, which makes it more masculine and more versatile in my opinion... It has in the background the same chocolaty, coffee-ish vibe that exist in Black Phantom but not as dark, creamy and silky like BP... I wonder what mix of notes gives that scent, considering it's a fruity fragrance with no coffee or chocolate listed in its notes!

I think Orchid Leather and black phantom share the same unique beauty in a big share of the fragrance body, 50%+ I would say... and orchid Leather has a very good longevity 8+ hours.

I'm also familiar with Wafaa by Ard Al Zafaraan, which is VERY close to Black Phantom if you skip the first weird 5 minutes... Wafaa is very strange in the opening but after the 5 minutes mark of spraying it's very similar and surprisingly smooth, not smelling cheap whatsoever, although it's way cheaper than both BO and Black Phantom!

Orchid Leather $100 70ml scent 9/10 - price 8/10
Black Phantom $300 50ml 9.5/10 - price 3/10
Wafaa $15 100ml scent 7.5/10 - price 10/10

It's nice how a rich man, middle-class man, or broke man, all can enjoy this beautiful scent type... somehow /partially 👍

Okay, so I've had this for a year or so now, I was sucked in by the cute packaging and the sickly sweet scent description.

The opening of this is... well, a bit like rot or something, I can't put my finger on it but I know not to inhale for the first 20 seconds or so of putting this on. After the initial gross smell, it starts to come into its own as a... bubblegummy... Rose Jam sort of scent, It then dries down after about 20 minutes to a peachy musk, that's the best description I can make for the dry down.

I do like it overall, It is hard work though!

Its not a fragrance for everyone, It only lasts a couple of hours and I'd say it isn't a safe bet for work. Not a safe blind buy either.

Smells like an expensive fruity, creamy hair care product in the beginning and powdery sweet sandalwood in the dry down. The almond milk note is very prominent the whole time. Super feminine, super pretty, inoffensive and perfect for spring. It lasts about 5 hours, with moderate projection. The packaging is fabulous for this price.

Bought a sample after I had tried Tom Ford's Cherry Smoke in a duty free shop at the airport. This one is waaay to leathery/smokey, in a bad way, and too little cherry. I threw the sample away because I can't stand this smell.

Ignore the name -- this isn't illicit. It's like a cup of tea with ginger and honey. The orange blossom and amber add coziness. It's a little bit retro but light, so it's office-safe. Actually, maybe that's what's illicit about it: sneaking perfume into scent-free spaces. It's also longlasting, which is a pleasant surprise. Perfect for rainy spring days, and will be lovely in the fall, too. Definitely a good get for $22.

What if the strawberry was small? 🤔

This is a superb male fragrance, earthy, yet slightly green, raw yet not without soft edges. This is a hot, mature man. It's a man who has good taste and is refined but is also connected with his athleticism. One of the best man perfumes I've ever smelled.

It is nice scent of spices, but not breathing.

Best perfume ive ever smelled

This is the shit. Straight up. It does everything you need in a spicy balsamic fragrance and more. Not too sweet, not too dry.

Undoubtedly masculine, though any woman could pull this off with confidence. From the jump its a masterpiece, popping and evolving into pure bliss. Any serious person who compares this to Spicebomb is surely looking only for a reference, not genuinely acknowledging the quality 1899 exudes. There is no noticeable synthetic nature to Hemingway in the way that Spicebomb carries itself. All notes feel balanced in clarity and authenticity

As the name suggests, 1899 is a legendary fragrance, and anyone in proximity of the arms length sillage will agree. 10/10

Pine tree and strawberries doesn't go together, NO

I find Soft lawn to be more rubbery than green. I really don’t like the first spray on skin just smells bad but, I wore it throughout the day and the green notes feel perfect for Spring/Summer weather, once the dry down came in play much better in my opinion.

Worst smell that has ever crossed my nose 0/10

Straight up smells like very salty cucumbers on me, maybe that's the kumquat? Over time the lavender, jasmine, and a mild woods emerge. I do not find this very smoky or woody and I think it's femme leaning unisex. Not my kind of scent personally, but it's very unique. A 'wet' fruity-floral summer night scent.

#665 in my "Tour de Fragrance"

The best price on this is from GiftExpress at $56. Don't do that. It's a clone of MFK Baccarat Rouge 540, not the extrait (The extrait adds an almond note this doesn't have. The "it smells like" section was scored by people who apparently can't read the notes).

It's easy to confuse all the Baccarat clones. We have so many to choose from. Alhambra's Barouque Rouge 540 (BR540 clone) Barouque Rouge Extrait (Extrait clone). Al Haramain's Amber Oud Ruby (Extrait clone) and Amber Oud Rouge (BR540 clone). Orientica Amber Rouge (BR540 clone), Exclusif Oud Rouge (a more gourmand take on BR540). We could probably add four or five others that are in this same ballpark. Someone thought of Guess Seductive Red, which is more floral, fruity, spicy and feminine and only EDT in strength. It's priced at $23 (The men's version of Seductive Red is a completely different scent).

Of all of the above I think the Alhambra Baroque Rouge 540 and Extrait come very close to the originals, and they're priced under $20 at Jomashop. This Jo Milano version isn't bad, I just think, "Why would I pay $55-$75 dollars for a clone I can get for $17?"

Just like the original Baccarats there's everything to like in this scent and nothing to dislike. I've yet to encounter a jasmine scent I didn't think is nice. Car pool, elevator and office safe, but definitely feminine leaning. Acceptable performance overall.

For me this is very in keeping with the other goddesses, kind of a mixture of the two but with a bit of freshness from the prickly pear. I really, really like this and am glad I bought the biggest bottle. Gorgeous!

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think i said "ew" when i first smelled this, and now i'm creating an all-encompassing review for the entirety of this house: genuinely cheap, annoyingly synthetic, and distinctly unique yet off-the-mark ideas for scents. chocolate greedy is worse then the axe chocolate body spray. awful niche house

I love Prada LR Carbon, but this one was just way too powdery for me.

I'm so sad! I was so excited for this but i used it on a test paper first it honestly just smelled like nail polish i had to return it :( very strong alcohol with a wierd synthetic sweet smell. Bummer!!

I bought this to layer with Cassiopeia and Tres Cher it’s a love for me. My favorite summer fragrance to layer and the best Idole imo tied with Nectar.

My husband got it, he is a huge MMA fan, so I guess this one was a must for him. Initially it was rather surprising, than good, but with time I grew to love this one. Beyond unique, aromatic scent, it is definitely not for everyone, however it was real shocking that after the initial herby opening, it gradually turns into sweeter and sweeter. I hope he will be using this for a long time cause I am literally addicted to it 🥰

yummy! But not a gourmand, more like eating dates while walking through a blossoming garden
I also got something fresh and citrusy right upon spraying, the spices on top give it nice freshness
very original composition, can't find anything to compare it with
for me it's not overly sweet although I do not wear gourmands and do not like sweet florals
it's spicy-sweet, edible but aromatic at the same time

Black pepper, mud and pine needles mixed in a bowl smelled in a room with an incense stick burning

This is..just OK. Its a floral vanilla scent and the vanilla is very very light. First sniff is citrus heavy, then dries down to the lightest vanilla. The longevity is poor also. Its a day time safe vanilla, not too sweet or heavy so if you like floral/vanilla mix this will be perfect. I, personally, prefer my vanilla scents with much more depth and much sweeter. It is not enough of a like for me to purchase a full bottle.

Traded it for rasasi hawas. W or L??

Just got it, so far I only smell swamp water... Hope I will get the caramel and banana vibes soon.
The sprayer sprays like a gun, no mist, no cloud, just a thin attack.

Selling my bottle :) if interested, message me

I wish this was available in Czech Republic. It looks delicious

To me it smells fruity and sweet but still masculine. I bought it once for £15 now it’s ran out and I’m being extorted by unscrupulous eBay sellers as nowhere seems to stock this now. Better than the original or fresh versions. Fruity.

If you really like this but can’t afford it, please check out Kayali’s Rose Oud in the Oudgasm collection. I find it to be similar to this, just nowhere near as strong or luxe.

Ugh... I am so glad I buy samples. I love Bianco Latte, and expected Bora Bora to be a coconutty floral/gourmand. Nope, its hideous. It smells like old lady perfume mixed with bathroom cleaner. I love white floral scents, and Ylang Ylang is usually beautiful, but this is a no-go for me. I don't smell any coconut, amber or vanilla in the dry down...just pure potpourri. Effin YUCK. Good thing is this stuff is long-lasting but not good when you can't stand the smell!

I ordered Whoosh and received some samples, like this one, and honestly I am highly considering to buy this one too, especially now that summer fast approaching. I love powdery scents a lot, and I am also a coconut girl, so I guess this one is a match made in heaven for me. I will subtly try to signal this towards my husband, and hopefully he will surprise me hehe 😍

This is easily a fragrance i can wear daily forever. Easy to wear and very great quality.
Will always have this.

I bought a sample of this. It smells like literal sweet baked apple pie, the sweet pastry note is dominant as is sweet baked apples. I love gourmand fragrances so this is right up my street. Its actually delicious and makes me crave apple pie with custard. I definitely need a full bottle of this!

You dropped your towel in the ocean, the whole thing got saturated but instead of letting it air dry, you forgot about it and it's balled up in the corner of your beach house, forgotten and getting moldy. Not for me. Smells of salty driftwood.

I agree whole heartedly with ZeaMoore4. Salty seaweed soap.

I adooore Whoosh 😍 Fresh peach scent, with a hint of Vanilla! The opening is a bit generic ngl, but it gradully descends into a natural fruity, powdery state. Lasts long, collected many compliments from my friends and family, son I am super happy with this one!

No offense anyone that says this smells like “hay” must be from the south. This is a fresh , smooth , woody , rum like scent. Def 8 out of 10

Peak

my favoirte fragrance oat

nerolia vetiver is a fragrance that will always be close to me. it smells like where I grew up in italy!
that vetiver & basil combo is incredible. overall though I think neroli is the most prominent note of this perfume. very citrus - heavy.

If you want something with a similar essence but lasts longer & projects, try radiant mirage by Estée Lauder. I find it to be the louder, sexier & more fun sister!

This is something my Uncle who goes through a pack of cigarettes a day and drives a big jeep would wear. Extremely masculine, fresh, sharp and green are the ideas that jump at me at the opening.

I don’t get the winter votes at all if i’m being honest, this is really versatile to me and maybe even more suited for spring? The green and ozonic notes don’t make this a perfect choice for winter, instead i would say it’s vesrsatile

this is THE rose perfume.