Reflection Man Amouage 2007

When I first smelled Reflection Man, I was fascinated by its transparency.
Even the scent from the test strip left traces in my jacket that were still noticeable two days later. Every now and then, I would spray it on, I admit the floral notes were unusual, but overall I really liked the fragrance and it always stayed in my mind. I often tried to buy a used or opened bottle in the souk, but the sellers' offers were often completely absurd and not really good or worthwhile. And if they were, I was sometimes too slow.
So I first ordered a decant from dear Maxiking. And the impression I had at home or later when wearing it was somewhat different.
I can perceive the sillage of the fragrance on myself for up to 5 hours, and even after that, it comes back every now and then and says, "Hello, how are you?" So everyone benefits from this. It lifts the mood.
The floral aspect fits very nicely with spring and special occasions. If I were looking for a fragrance for a wedding, it would clearly be this one.
What currently holds me back from buying a bottle is that the neroli annoys me, and I wish for more oomph in the sandalwood at the base; it is creamy, but compared to Santal 33 from Le Labo, Amouage falls short there. The fragrances are clearly designed differently.
However, both are sandalwood dominant, strong performers, and similarly priced.
I like the lightness of the fragrance, and maybe I'll buy a bottle after all.
The longevity is top-notch, just like the fragrance itself, but the dominant neroli bothers me more and more.
But anyone interested in fragrances should have tested this one. It is the reference fragrance in terms of clarity, freshness, and how floral notes can appear in men's fragrances.