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A real gourmand fragrance cloud
A cloud of scent full of smoke and vanilla with a beautiful dark depth that does not fade quickly and spreads well in the room! A true creamy gourmand fragrance that you would love to eat. The impression is not an extravagant or complicated one, where you perceive different notes every time you spray it again, but what it is supposed to convey has been perfected.
The vanilla is somewhat reminiscent of "Vanille de Tahiti (Eau de Parfum) | Perris Monte Carlo" or "Althaïr | Parfums de Marly" and its performance and sweetness of "Amore Caffè | Mancera". The attempt to layer the fragrance was unfortunately a failure, as the scent was simply too strong. I find a base of patchouli, oud or a dark fragrance beautiful, but the "Bianco Latte | Giardini di Toscana" completely covers weaker fragrances (whether as a base or not)!
Such a delicious fragrance, but unfortunately it doesn't appeal to everyone. For me, it was an all-rounder in winter that everyone must like, but unfortunately, depending on the person, it is less well received than expected. The fragrance cloud easily overwhelms the sense of smell and can be slightly penetrating and obnoxious, especially if you don't like gourmand fragrances. NOT A BLIND BUY!
The vanilla is somewhat reminiscent of "Vanille de Tahiti (Eau de Parfum) | Perris Monte Carlo" or "Althaïr | Parfums de Marly" and its performance and sweetness of "Amore Caffè | Mancera". The attempt to layer the fragrance was unfortunately a failure, as the scent was simply too strong. I find a base of patchouli, oud or a dark fragrance beautiful, but the "Bianco Latte | Giardini di Toscana" completely covers weaker fragrances (whether as a base or not)!
Such a delicious fragrance, but unfortunately it doesn't appeal to everyone. For me, it was an all-rounder in winter that everyone must like, but unfortunately, depending on the person, it is less well received than expected. The fragrance cloud easily overwhelms the sense of smell and can be slightly penetrating and obnoxious, especially if you don't like gourmand fragrances. NOT A BLIND BUY!
Davidspn 23 days ago
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It takes patience
I don't want to write what everyone already knows: It's a great fragrance and is supposed to be an "Angels' Share | Kilian" dupe, but it doesn't smell like one and is more of an independent fragrance that is based on Kilian (the "Sharaf Blend / شرف | Zimaya" is a better dupe)...
The first time I smelled it, I was completely disappointed. All the good reviews and nothing to back them up. It smells quite good, but a bit boring and, as dupes tend to be, lacking that certain finishing touch. And after a while it started to smell funny, as if the composition was no longer right, so that it smelled like cheap fragrance sticks next to a toilet.
About 1 year later, it has changed quite a bit. The fragrance opens very sweet, more pleasant and beautiful than before and the date note is very noticeable. After a while, the extreme gourmand sweetness fades a little and develops a slightly pungent note. I think it can have a good effect on many people, as if it gives the fragrance depth, but I find the slightly pungent note irritating.
A great surprise for me that the fragrance has improved a lot after it has matured a little, but for me it remains a good cheap winter fragrance that doesn't have any particular depth. If you want to smell good and like gourmand fragrances, it's a great choice, but for me it's not fine-tuned enough, so I like to wear it from time to time, but I tend to reach for other good winter fragrances more often.
The first time I smelled it, I was completely disappointed. All the good reviews and nothing to back them up. It smells quite good, but a bit boring and, as dupes tend to be, lacking that certain finishing touch. And after a while it started to smell funny, as if the composition was no longer right, so that it smelled like cheap fragrance sticks next to a toilet.
About 1 year later, it has changed quite a bit. The fragrance opens very sweet, more pleasant and beautiful than before and the date note is very noticeable. After a while, the extreme gourmand sweetness fades a little and develops a slightly pungent note. I think it can have a good effect on many people, as if it gives the fragrance depth, but I find the slightly pungent note irritating.
A great surprise for me that the fragrance has improved a lot after it has matured a little, but for me it remains a good cheap winter fragrance that doesn't have any particular depth. If you want to smell good and like gourmand fragrances, it's a great choice, but for me it's not fine-tuned enough, so I like to wear it from time to time, but I tend to reach for other good winter fragrances more often.
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A green forest shrouded in darkness
First impression:
Dark, spicy, earthy (green) and warm/sweet.
The fragrance is really difficult for me to describe. I came across the fragrance because of the patchouli and amber note from "Khaltat Night (Eau de Parfum) | Attar Collection", which I had really liked. I was standing in a perfumery and saw the Perris Monte Carlo brand. It didn't mean anything to me, so I just went by the name first. Vanille de Tahiti (already reviewed) and Patchouli Nosy Be. I have to test a fragrance with the note in the name. The fragrance has the typical DNA of Perris Monte Carlo. Somehow there's always something slightly floral about it, but it's so faint that it almost goes unnoticed. Otherwise, it smells very earthy, but not like you would normally imagine earth to smell. It just smelled "green" to me. Like a forest at night, the mixture of earth and green plants in the dark. That describes it best. I compared the fragrance with "Patchouli Nosy Be (Extrait de Parfum) | Perris Monte Carlo" and indeed, the only major difference in the smell is the lack of "green" in the extrait. The scent is dark and spicy, with the woods adding a certain depth to the fragrance, which means that the patchouli does not dominate the scent on its own.
It is interesting to note that another person had smelled the fragrance and identified it as "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian". And indeed, the fragrance does resemble it despite having completely different scent notes (apart from the vanilla, which is rather less noticeable in this fragrance). But they are only similar in certain aspects and definitely not comparable. The "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian" is much warmer and sweeter. The association may be similar, but the overall fragrance impression is completely different.
Dark, spicy, earthy (green) and warm/sweet.
The fragrance is really difficult for me to describe. I came across the fragrance because of the patchouli and amber note from "Khaltat Night (Eau de Parfum) | Attar Collection", which I had really liked. I was standing in a perfumery and saw the Perris Monte Carlo brand. It didn't mean anything to me, so I just went by the name first. Vanille de Tahiti (already reviewed) and Patchouli Nosy Be. I have to test a fragrance with the note in the name. The fragrance has the typical DNA of Perris Monte Carlo. Somehow there's always something slightly floral about it, but it's so faint that it almost goes unnoticed. Otherwise, it smells very earthy, but not like you would normally imagine earth to smell. It just smelled "green" to me. Like a forest at night, the mixture of earth and green plants in the dark. That describes it best. I compared the fragrance with "Patchouli Nosy Be (Extrait de Parfum) | Perris Monte Carlo" and indeed, the only major difference in the smell is the lack of "green" in the extrait. The scent is dark and spicy, with the woods adding a certain depth to the fragrance, which means that the patchouli does not dominate the scent on its own.
It is interesting to note that another person had smelled the fragrance and identified it as "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian". And indeed, the fragrance does resemble it despite having completely different scent notes (apart from the vanilla, which is rather less noticeable in this fragrance). But they are only similar in certain aspects and definitely not comparable. The "Grand Soir | Maison Francis Kurkdjian" is much warmer and sweeter. The association may be similar, but the overall fragrance impression is completely different.
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Better designer fragrance?
In itself, the scent was special to me the first time I smelled it. I love vanilla fragrances, but I understand the argument that they are boring. I think it is precisely to combat this "boredom" that the fragrance has a floral undertone. I actually like rose fragrances, but that's where the floral notes end for the most part. However, this fragrance is actually one of the few fragrances in which the "floral" doesn't bother me, on the contrary, it actually gives the fragrance depth. And I myself did not notice a urine smell in the opening or in general, it could be due to the edition or the different perception that ylang-ylang smells like that for some people.
The base is dominated by vanilla, but apart from the "floral" note, there is also an amber note and a weaker sandalwood note, which makes the fragrance less one-sided and more complex. Fortunately, the vanilla does not turn into a vanilla cookie scent in the drydown, but remains pleasant and delicious. In fact, the drydown is the strongest part of the fragrance that I can't get enough of.
I have fewer associations with other fragrances, the vanilla only reminds me a little of "Vanille Absolu | Montale", but without the exaggerated intensity and the strong smell of sugar. You could say it is the softer, more beautiful and deeper version of the fragrance.
To the headline of the review:
The longevity is not bad, the sillage unfortunately leaves something to be desired and the fragrance remains rather close to the skin. As for the bottle, I think it depends on the individual whether you like it or not. You can get the perfume for less than 80 euros (50 ml) if you are patient. These criteria are reminiscent of a designer fragrance and to get a niche fragrance for this price, which is a better designer fragrance and doesn't smell disgustingly synthetic, I think is very fair.
In summary, I think you can't go wrong for the price if you take a look at the fragrance. A better designer, some of which is cheaper than completely synthetic, pungent smelling and boring fragrances from designers. Only a few can keep up for me, such as "Dior Homme Intense (2011) | Dior" or "Club Black | Mercedes-Benz".
The base is dominated by vanilla, but apart from the "floral" note, there is also an amber note and a weaker sandalwood note, which makes the fragrance less one-sided and more complex. Fortunately, the vanilla does not turn into a vanilla cookie scent in the drydown, but remains pleasant and delicious. In fact, the drydown is the strongest part of the fragrance that I can't get enough of.
I have fewer associations with other fragrances, the vanilla only reminds me a little of "Vanille Absolu | Montale", but without the exaggerated intensity and the strong smell of sugar. You could say it is the softer, more beautiful and deeper version of the fragrance.
To the headline of the review:
The longevity is not bad, the sillage unfortunately leaves something to be desired and the fragrance remains rather close to the skin. As for the bottle, I think it depends on the individual whether you like it or not. You can get the perfume for less than 80 euros (50 ml) if you are patient. These criteria are reminiscent of a designer fragrance and to get a niche fragrance for this price, which is a better designer fragrance and doesn't smell disgustingly synthetic, I think is very fair.
In summary, I think you can't go wrong for the price if you take a look at the fragrance. A better designer, some of which is cheaper than completely synthetic, pungent smelling and boring fragrances from designers. Only a few can keep up for me, such as "Dior Homme Intense (2011) | Dior" or "Club Black | Mercedes-Benz".
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boring and flat
I find the citrusy opening a bit pungent, but I'm not a fan of citrus in many fragrances. Unfortunately, I don't get anything from the leather and the heart note itself could actually be deleted. This is skipped directly. The fragrance starts out citrusy and reminds me a little of pineapple, but then quickly jumps to a typically masculine scent. It reminds me of a 40-year-old family man who is an office administrator or teacher. I strongly smell the ambroxan and, as with the leather, patchouli and cocoa have somehow been omitted from the base note, so the fragrance just smells synthetic.
I understand the comparison with "Aventus | Creed" . For me, however, it is so dull and yawningly boring that the fragrance is only suitable for the office or as an everyday fragrance and there are many better fragrances for such occasions. The fragrance would be completely irrelevant to me without the low price, unless I want to smell like everyone else who runs into Douglas and buys the first fragrance suggested by the staff.
I understand the comparison with "Aventus | Creed" . For me, however, it is so dull and yawningly boring that the fragrance is only suitable for the office or as an everyday fragrance and there are many better fragrances for such occasions. The fragrance would be completely irrelevant to me without the low price, unless I want to smell like everyone else who runs into Douglas and buys the first fragrance suggested by the staff.
