Another iconic date night fragrance, this one has a bit of a cult following and is known for its seductive/Spicey profile. Released in 2009, this Oriental/Spicey/Woody fragrance was created by Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion & Pierre Wargnye. What they created is a tension of contrasts, balancing fresh spices with warm, sensual undertones. It opens up with Cardamon, the star of the show, it's Green/Spicey with a touch of sweetness. In contrast, you get a fresh hit of bergamot. As it develops the core reveals a woody Virginia Cedar which is paired with a Lavender note that is both clean & aromatic. At the base an earthy Vetiver pairs well with Coumarin. This is a really interesting molecule, originally extracted from Tonka bean. It can also mistakenly be found in Cinnamon which is why some incorrectly list this as base notes. Interestingly it's rather toxic and has been banned from use in goods. It's also heavily controlled in perfumery. Most likely synthetic forms are now used. This beautiful fragrance unfortunately suffers in the performance dept, whilst older formulations are said to have had some legs, the current batch gets me 1 to 2 hours before becoming a skin scent. This is perfectly fine under intimate conditions. If you require something with more lifespan, try the edp. Scent wise though this is a top shelf scent. My Rating 6/10 Scent 3 Longevity 1 Sillage 1 Y/N 1

This one really needs no real introduction. I had a sample of this and after the first wear I was like OH YEA! I need this one. after the 2nd wear I pulled the trigger. It is much cooler here and this for me is much lighter than a winder Oud forward (Yes fake Oud 😜), It seems to hit the sweet spot for transitional weather. Wonderful tobacco and wood and after the dry down a sweet powder with amber. Longevity is amazing. Have a great Thursday!!

A woody aromatic fragrance created by Thierry Wasser. It has a fresh citrus opening, a signature amaretto style almond heart, and a woody base of cedar, vetiver, and some leather. Top notes of citruses, bitter orange, orange blossom, and rosemary give a slightly aromatic freshness. In the heart is the almond which feels creamy, slightly cherry like, without being cloying. It’s blended with tonka for a smooth, sweet amaretto accord. In the base is soft woods, vetiver, and a hint of leather. It’s masculine and dry, keeping it from going too gourmand. Its classy, elegant, and versatile. It’s wearable for office or daily use. It is sophisticated and stands out from generic fresh or blue fragrances. Performance is decent to good, providing 6–7 hours on skin. Projection/sillage is moderate. It performs solidly for its concentration and feels easy to wear. It’s best in spring/summer/fall. It’s unique, high quality, smooth, well blended, and elegant overall. It’s versatile without being generic, and a good value on discounters. I highly recommend!