I remember a sales associate at Neiman Marcus telling me about this recently. Well, it has arrived, and it’s apparently a tribute to the state of Texas, where Neiman Marcus is based. The notes are Cassis, Blackberry, Caramelized Sugar, Patisserie Accord, Saffron, Suede, Amber, and Musk. At $550 for 50ml, I have no interest in buying, but thought it was an interesting share. Here’s how it’s described, “An indulgent, decadent fusion of caramelized sugar drizzled over succulent blackberry evokes the hospitality of a Southern home, blending seamlessly with refined English manners. Cassis and patisserie accord are tightly interlaced at the core of the fragrance. Lavish saffron adorns the composition like a dazzling jewel, while the whole blend is set against a backdrop of suede, amber, and musk provides lasting depth and durability.” https://ifragranceofficial.com/roja-neiman-marcus-parfum/

The opening of this fragrance is soft and creamy. At 15 minutes the scent is still soft, and I am getting a soapy undertone. I am not picking up any Green or Pine notes yet. As the fragrance continues to develop, at 30 minutes this is another fragrance that truly does not reflect the notes and accords listed on Fragrantica. To my nose the fragrance is soft and creamy with some sweet undertones. I am really not getting any woody or green accords. At dry down this fragrance has become a skin scent with some mild projection. The fragrance has dried down to a clean Lavender scent with a slight creaminess to it. Not bad, but also nothing spectacular. I would wear on a flight or to a meeting where I did not want to overpower the room. Performance is fair, but this is definitely a scent that is made for the wearer to enjoy and not so much as a compliment getter. Longevity on my skin was about 4 hours.

If I could afford to , i think I would , would you

One of my All Time Favorites is Oud Wood , but these notes kind of has my attention

Just got this baby in tonight and here is my first impression. Juniper is prominent with some amber and a hint of spice (clove and or cinnamon). It is nice and green with a bit of aqueous underneath like sitting in a juniper grove by a stream or lake. There are some nice florals (Gardenia, Rose, and or honeysuckle) that help make this scent Unisex rather than just Masculine and there is a crisp top note like a bit of citrus and mint just at the edge and providing an alluring high end. It works nicely on my wrist with my body chemistry highlighting both the Juniper and the Gardenia simultaneously and the mint swirls in and out with the air currents. Can’t wait to see how it smells on the wife!