REALLY busy today, so this is going to be short and sweet. This stuff is good. I like it. 8.8 / 10.0

The top notes of grapefruit, lemon, and mint are easily identifiable. This makes for a very clean headline profile, though perhaps not overly interesting - in so far as there ae plenty of scents on the market that strike a similar chord in their opening. Given a 10 minute dry down, and a more complex sillage develops - as a winning combo of jasmine, amber, and sandalwood develops. In the background, there a pleasing hint of incense, it takes its time to come through, but is worth the wait, as it doesn't over power or cut through the more floral and aromatic notes. I personally didn't find the longevity to last much beyond 2-3hrs, but that doesn't detract from the appeal, and the projection within that timeframe was decent. I can see this would be a very versatile wear, both in terms of situation and season, though the fresh leading edge would lend itself to more daytime wear - if I were wearing it on a regular basis. Still undecided as to whether a spring for a full bottle of this - but it would certainly be in the running as and when I look to refresh my everyday/office scents.

What is your occupation, hobby, job or profession.. what is your work scent/perfume and how does your love for fragrances relate to your work..

Michael Malul / Amber + Smoke — I would describe it as a much quieter, smokier, earthier BR540. Not a clone of BR540 but more of a different take with the BR540 DNA, dry down is where I believe this fragrance is going to shine the best. Smokey, with a hint of leather, pine tar, sweet amber, & woody.

Today i am wearing ANI, a sweet and crispy citrusy and green notes at the start and in middle cardamom and rose are playing amazing factor and at the end a nice bozzy feeling. 2 sprays at neck and good scent bubble almost 4 hours and longevity almost 10 hours with nice 4 hours of projection.