Hello everyone,
Do we have the next hit from the house with
Fall of Phaeton?
Possibly yes, but before I give my conclusion, I would like to tell you 1 or 2 things about the scent.
It starts very citrusy (almost fresh) and with the ginger, it almost reminds me of my old favorite, "Uden Overdose | XerJoff"! Then the labdanum quickly comes around the corner with the lavender, creating a very subtle fougere touch, although the lavender remains more in the background.
The listed oud and leather are for me (!) just side notes that only occasionally say, "Hey, I'm here..., here I am!" However, I think they are just the framework to create the really decent performance.
The true STAR of this scent, in my opinion, is the drydown. If you like or love vanilla, then the drydown will definitely be your absolute DREAM! The mix of vanilla - tonka with the well-known (fluffy soft) Argos musk is really "to nibble on"!
If you want and are looking for something like this - then take the
Fall of Phaeton,
BUT before you buy it BLIND, please test it!
Regarding performance:
Good to very good... (depending)
How does it come across?
My previous tests (multiple) have been very positive, and I have only received really nice feedback so far!
When would I recommend it?
Exactly like the
Triumph of Bacchus Extrait de Parfum from September to May!
Conclusion:
Argos may have released another "little hit" here, but at a price of nearly €270, you should test it. However, if you are into something like this with vanilla, a great development, very good performance, and a really beautiful bottle..., then I can recommend it!
And where would I recommend it?
Almost really everywhere, but especially at work, I would dose it discreetly because it is already quite loud + noticeably strong. Especially the vanilla - tonka - musk! But specifically on a date, I see it being really fantastic. This fragrance direction will always be very well received ;). (But don't overdo it)
And finally, something about the bottle, the sprayer, the cap, and the packaging! You can think what you want about the company (like with any), but you have to give them one thing - the bottles (with the cap) are eye-catching, and on that point, I can only give a true (!) 10 out of 10. If someone gives an 8 or lower here, I really can't help them anymore. We are clearly and visibly in the absolute high-end range...
And now, almost finally, regarding the "lovely price," let me put it this way: if we say we have a certain desire for luxury products / niche fragrance products, then I find it difficult or, to be honest, almost pointless to criticize this as something negative. No one forces us to spend this money. If you ask me now: Benny, is it WORTH it? Then I say, if you want to spend it, test it and then buy it, but I recommend everyone to test it! You just have to experience it - the art of what is possible / can be.
If I were really not convinced, I wouldn't recommend it to you!
And now have a nice day/evening or whenever you read this review, best regards, Benny
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Top Notes 
Cardamom
Ginger
Pink pepper
Bergamot
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Labdanum
Lavender
Oud
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Leather
Musk
Tonka bean
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